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Conceived in 2005, the Icon, Women and Young People's Academy (iCON) is a unique initiative that aims to fully unleash the leadership potential of women and young people (male and female) including women and young people who have been marginalized or affected and living with HIV/AIDS and/or gender based violence, to fully take the lead in developing innovative approaches to address poverty, violence, gender inequality and gender inequity in all areas of society.Read More

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iCON Quarterly Newsletter -Academy i

May 9, 2012                                                                                 

Warm greetings from iCON. It has been a while since you received our newsletter. This edition of the newsletter is bigger and better! ... Read More

iCON Fellowships 2012: Apply Today, Don’t be Left Out!

May 4, 2012                                                                                 

iCON Fellowships 2012: Apply Today, Don't be Left Out!

iCON Fellowship Application Form (18) ... Read More 1 Comment »

Climate Change: Be part of the Uganda National Climate Change policy development process (Please fill in the questionnaire)

March 22, 2012                                                                                 

Climate Change: Be part of the Uganda National Climate Change policy development process (Please fill in the questionnaire)

The reality of the changing climate and its threat on life and sustainable development of communities has become more apparent in Uganda and around the world. There is an increase in extreme weather conditions including droughts, floods, storms that needs the special attention of all people. Many... Read More No Comments »

CSW 56 Update: African NGOs strategize to influence the outcomes of the Session

March 2, 2012                                                                                 

CSW 56 Update: African NGOs strategize to influence the outcomes of the Session

By Norah Matovu Winyi On Monday the 27th of February the members of the Uganda delegation to the Fifty- Six Session on the United Nations Commission on the Status UN Headquarters in New York. The African Shadow report was launched at one of the Pararell events during the 54th Session of the UN... Read More No Comments »