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10/03/2026

International Women’s Day – Meaning and UNCC Perspective

International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed globally on 8 March each year to recognize the achievements, strength, and contributions of women in society. The idea of an international day dedicated to women was proposed by Clara Zetkin, a German activist and advocate for women’s rights, during the International Socialist Women’s Conference in Copenhagen in 1910. The purpose of establishing this day was to promote women’s equality, social justice, better working conditions, and the right for women to participate fully in society.

Over time, International Women’s Day has become a worldwide movement that highlights the importance of gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the protection of women’s rights. Governments, organizations, schools, and communities around the world use the day to reflect on progress made and to encourage further action toward equal opportunities and respect for women.

UNCC Perspective

For United Nationals Countryless Children (UNCC), the meaning of International Women’s Day carries a special focus on honoring senior mothers and elderly women who have reached the age of 60 years and above. UNCC recognizes these women as the pillars of families and communities, whose wisdom, sacrifices, and life experiences have shaped the lives of younger generations.

UNCC believes that senior mothers represent strength, resilience, and guidance, and their presence in communities is a source of knowledge and blessing. Therefore, UNCC uses this occasion primarily to recognize, respect, and celebrate elderly women who have contributed to raising families, protecting children, and sustaining communities despite hardship.

While International Women’s Day globally celebrates women of all ages and achievements, UNCC places its emphasis on the dignity and recognition of senior mothers, acknowledging the lifetime of work and care they have given to society.

The broader historical meaning and global vision of the day remain rooted in the ideas first proposed by Clara Zetkin, whose advocacy helped inspire a worldwide movement for women’s rights and equality. Through this recognition, UNCC encourages communities to respect mothers, care for elderly women, and value the wisdom passed from one generation to the next.

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02/10/2025

mpression: Honouring the Life of Late Jane (1928–2024)

At the United Nationals Countryless Children (UNCC), we deeply admire and honour the remarkable lives of our elders and seniors, who continue to inspire us through their strength, wisdom, and resilience. Today, we remember the late Jane, a true champion of dignity and perseverance, who passed away peacefully in California at the age of 96 from natural causes.

Jane’s long life reflected commitment, care, and service to her family and community. She represented the spirit of resilience that UNCC holds so dearly – a reminder that elders are not only witnesses to history but also custodians of values that guide future generations.

Her role as a senior was not only about ageing gracefully, but about showing courage, nurturing others, and proving that contribution to community does not end with age. For us at UNCC, Jane symbolizes the dignity and importance of every senior’s story.

UNCC’s Role in Preserving Seniors’ Stories

UNCC has long believed that seniors are living libraries. Their stories of survival, wisdom, and contribution are vital for shaping the identity of new generations. Through our Senior Support Programs, UNCC works tirelessly to:

Document and preserve life stories of seniors, ensuring their experiences are not forgotten.

Share these stories with youth, inspiring them with lessons of resilience, kindness, and community.

Provide safe spaces for seniors to live with dignity and remain active contributors to society.

The memory of late Jane reminds us why UNCC exists — to give voice to the elderly, honour their journeys, and safeguard their legacies. In remembering her, we are reminded of our duty to ensure that seniors everywhere are not only cared for but celebrated as the champions they truly are.

21/07/2025

Subject: Urgent Humanitarian Appeal – Tragic Death in Imvepi and Escalating Food Crisis Among Refugees
To:
UNHCR Uganda
World Food Programme (WFP)
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) – Department of Refugees
District Local Government – Terego & Arua
All Humanitarian Partners and Donor Agencies
Faith-Based Organisations and Advocacy Networks

Dear Partners and Humanitarian Advocates,

It is with profound sorrow and grave concern that United Nationals Countryless Children (UNCC) writes to inform you of a tragic incident that has shaken the Imvepi refugee settlement in the West Nile region.

A young South Sudanese woman recently lost her life in an unregulated gold mining area, in a desperate attempt to secure food for her family. This heartbreaking event is a direct reflection of the increasing vulnerability of refugee households following recent food assistance cuts by UNHCR and WFP.

Her death is not an isolated incident—it is the face of a silent crisis unfolding in our communities. The burden of survival now forces women, elderly persons, and even children into unsafe and exploitative environments simply to meet their basic needs.

🔍 UNCC Field Assessment Report Submitted
Our organisation has conducted and submitted a field assessment report detailing the worsening humanitarian conditions within Imvepi and surrounding areas. The findings were shared with:

UNHCR

WFP

OPM

Other implementing partners

These reports confirm that many households now go days without food, and children are dropping out of school, while women and youth are increasingly exposed to dangerous and life-threatening work environments.

✊ Our Call to Action – In Honour of the Lost and the Living
We respectfully call upon you, as partners in protection and humanitarian response, to:

Urgently review food assistance policies and restore or expand life-saving food and nutrition support, especially for women-headed and vulnerable households.

Strengthen inter-agency coordination to address emerging protection risks, including child labour and exploitation in informal mining.

Regulate and monitor mining activities near refugee settlements, ensuring that only trained individuals are permitted to engage in such work.

Support emergency livelihoods and dignity-based alternatives that prevent refugees from risking their lives for daily survival.

Recognise the dignity and humanity of all displaced people—especially countryless children and families who have no voice, and no safe place to turn.

🕊️ Let This Be a Wake-Up Call
We grieve the loss of this woman not only as an individual, but as a symbol of countless others suffering silently. Her final act was a testament to the strength and sacrifice of refugee women—mothers who risk everything for their children.

We at UNCC stand with the people of Imvepi, and with all displaced communities. We urge our partners and the international donor community to respond to this call with urgency, compassion, and action.

In solidarity and service,

Nelson Kesi
Operational Manager
United Nationals Countryless Children (UNCC)
Arua Regional Office – Uganda

Approved by:
Kevin Nabbowa
Country Director – UNCC Uganda

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UNCC’s impact is seen in every emergency response, where we prioritize the protection of the most vulnerable—refugees, displaced families, children, and survivors of violence. We advocate for nationality as a fundamental right, because everyone deserves to belong. Through urgent aid, legal suppo...

21/07/2025

An urgent humanitarian appeal: Follow the tragic events occurring in Imvepi as the food crisis worsens. Let's unite to make a change! https://wix.to/m14akVB