Amuria LAP

38 Pages·2017·4.17 MB·English

AMURIA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

LOCAL ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND
OTHER CONFLICTS IN AMURIA DISTRICT

2016-2020

Facilitated by the Coalition for Action on 1325 (CoACT), Global Network for Women
Peacebuilders (GNWP)
And
Teso Women Peace Activists (TEWPA)

Funded by Austrian Development Agency

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ITESO ANTHEM

Wu okwe lakasuban, edeke papa idar iteso
Kojai aipus ka ainapakin nejaiteso

Papa itogogong emorimor papa iteso
Kotunaikite iso ateker naka iteso

Emuria kolia koliai
Emuria kolia
Kojai aipuc kainapakin neji iteso

Onida iteso ira ateker nebonot
Kanonokisi loka buses emorimor
Papa emorimor idar kere ijo iteso
Koinono lo ejok lo esayi ateker kon

Emuria kolia koliai
Emuria kolia
Kojai aipuc kainapakin neji iteso

Yesi atumunak kere kere luteso
Kojenutu cut inonosio luka iteso
Ketopoloto oni da akerianut wok
Narai na nesi aica na esipor ateker

Emuria kolia koliai
Emuria kolia
Kojai aipuc kainapakin neji iteso
Esange ne (THE END)

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FORWARD
The Government of Uganda commitment to implement the UNSCR 1325 & 1820 and the Goma
Declaration as a mechanism of strengthening women’s participation and involvement in the
promotion of peace and security in conflict situations for conflict prevention and resolution,
eradicating sexual violence in conflict situations is milestone to addressing women issues.
The Amuria district Local Action Plan comes in to domesticate the Uganda National Action Plan
on UNSCR 1325 &1820 by identifying and addressing issues as they appear on the
ground/communities using participatory approach that involves the local communities. By so
doing, the district will have ownership of its programs/interventions as they will be integrated
in the district local Action plans.
The Amuria District Local Action Plan for Implementation of UNSCR 1325 & 1820 is drawn from
other legal and policy frameworks; the NAP, the constitution of the republic of Uganda,
Domestic violence Act, Uganda Gender Policy among others.
With great pleasure and uttermost honesty I take this opportunity to thank the Coalition for
Action on 1325 (CoACT) and Teso Women Peace Activists (TEWPA) for the initiative of the LAP. I
am also grateful for the multi-stakeholder capacity building workshop that trained over 70
people from Amuria in various topical issues like gender, legal and policy frameworks, the
linkage between conflict, good governance and sustainable development among others.
In conclusion, as a District commitment to end gender based violence and other conflicts in
Amuria, I appeal to all of you and Ugandans as a whole, to welcome and implement this Action
Plan and make Gender Based Violence and conflict a history in our district.

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

……………………………………………………
OLUMA JOHN FRANCIS
LCV CHAIRPERSON
AMURIA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Our gratitude goes to the International Coordinator of Global Network for Women Peace
Builders- Ms. Mavic Cabrera Balleza, Ms. Lauren Von Eckartsberg, COACT staff Ms. Robinah
Robimbwa and Gorett Komurembe and Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development
representative-Mr. Cornelius Magara who equally facilitated the inception bigger meeting and
the subsequent meetings
Allow me in a special way to acknowledge members of Amuria LAP Task force who sacrificed
their time and resources to generate the board of knowledge which now benefits all of us.
These members are; Mr. Onoria Ambrose-Deputy RDC, Mr. Edotu Paul- ACOA, Ms. Alupo Cecilia
Engole-Coordinator TEWPA, Mr. Otikal Kenneth-District Planner, Ms. Acom Kelen-DEO, Ms.
Apio Jesca-CDO, Sr.Akiror Stella-DHO, Hon.Amoni Max-District Council, AIP Erimu Michael-OC
CFPU, Ms.Atiang Winnie-Sub county Chief Orungo, Rev. Canon Samuel, Mr. Vance Omome-ICU,
Ms. Thereza Alajo, Ms. Amuge Helen, Tr. Aguti Miria St.Peters Acowa S.S and Mr. Alacu
Samuel-TEWPA.
I also want to recognize the participation of all interest groups and their honest contribution
during the various meetings we held to develop this Action Plan
As Task force members and Amuria fraternity, we want to appreciate in a special way, the
financial contribution from the Global Network of Women Peace builders and Austrian
Government through CoACT and TEWPA without whom, this initiative would not have been
possible.

………………………………………………………..
ONORIA AMBROSE
CHAIRPERSON AMURIA DISTRICT TASKFORCE

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Table of Contents
ITESO ANTHEM ............................................................................................................................................. 2
FORWARD ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 4
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER ONE : INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND .................................................................................. 8
Overview of Amuria District ..................................................................................................................... 8
VISION ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
MISSION ................................................................................................................................................... 8
BACK GROUND TO THE AMURIA DISTRICT LOCAL ACTION PLAN (LAP) ................................................... 9
PEACE AND SECURTY ISSUES AFFECTING AMURIA .................................................................................. 9
Population distribution 2015 ................................................................................................................. 12
Administrative units 2015-2016 ............................................................................................................. 12
CHAPTER TWO: THE CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS ............................................................................................ 13
Persistent Gaps/ Challenges ................................................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER THREE : LEGAL AND POLICY FRAMEWORK ................................................................................. 19
CHAPTER FOUR: AMURIA DISTRICT LOCAL ACTION PLAN .......................................................................... 24
Appendix 1: MONITORING & EVALUATION PLAN ...................................................................................... 29
Appendix 2: LAP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2016-2020. ......................................................................... 34

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LIST OF ACRONYMS
ACAO Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
CAO Chief Administrative Officer
CBO Community Based Organization
CDO Community Development Officer
CoACT Coalition for Action on 1325
DEO District Education Officer
DHO District Health Officer
FGM Female Genital Mutilation
FOBA Force Obote Back Group
GOU Government of Uganda
HSM Holy Spirit Movement
IDPs Internally Displaced Peoples Camps
JLOS Justice Order and Law Sector
LAP Local Action Plan
LRA Lord’s Resistance Army
M& E Monitoring and Evaluation
NRA National Resistance Army
NRM National Resistance Movement
RDC Resident District Commissioner
RDC Resident District Commissioner
TEWPA Teso Women Peace Activists
UN United Nations
UNSCR United Nations Security Council Resolution
UPA Uganda People’s Army
UPDF Uganda Peoples Defense Forces

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Local Action Plan (LAP) discusses the context of Gender Based Violence and other related
conflicts in the Greater Northern Uganda and Amuria in particular. It outlines objectives of the
plan and strategies to achieve the intended objectives. The Amuria District Local Action Plan aims at;
1. Promoting local ownership of the resolutions and identifying concrete actions toward
implementation in local communities; and to contribute towards better global
implementation of UNSCR 1325 and 1820 and other supporting resolutions on women
peace and Human Security, Enhancing women’s capacities to participate in discussions
and decision-making and peace processes at all levels and prevent sexual and gender
based violence
2. Identifying provisions in the National Action Plan (NAP) that are relevant to Amuria and
facilitate local multi-sectoral action planning
3. Promoting shared responsibility and accountability between national and local
government entities and local CSOs in implementing UNSCR 1325 and 1820
Chapter one presents the introduction and background of Amuria District and the LAP, Chapter
two sums up identified conflicts, causes, effects and the categories of persons affected, Chapter
three focuses on the legal and policy frameworks as linked to international framework, chapter
four gives the detailed Amuria District Local Action Plan, strategies and activities.
The LAP derives its mandate from the Local, National, Regional and International Legal
Frameworks. The Action Plan describes in detail strategies to be undertaken to achieve LAP
objectives. The plan highlights resources (detailed budget) the district will need to translate the
strategies into action
The LAP is to be implemented in Amuria District in 16 sub counties of Akoromit, Akeriau, Ogolai,
Apeduru, Willa, Okungur, Kapelebyong, Obalanga, Acowa, Abarilela, Wera, Amuria Town
Council, Asamuk, Orungo, Morungatuny and Kuju. The District has 588 Villages, 3 Counties of
Kapelebyong, Orungo and Amuria and 6 Town Boards which include; Akoromit, Obalanga,
Wera, Orungo, Kapelebyong and Asamuk.

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CHAPTER ONE : INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Overview of Amuria District
Amuria District is geographically situated in Eastern Uganda in Teso sub region. It is bordered by
Katakwi in the East, Soroti in the South, Kaberamaido in the West and Napak in the North East,
Alebtong, Outuke and Abim in the North. The District total area is estimated at 2,613 square
kilometers 666,086.123 Acres, 2,695,613,617.663 M2; 269,565 Ha.).

Amuria District was curved out of Katakwi District on 1st July 2005 with 10 original sub counties
of Abarilela, Wera, Asamuk, Amuria Town Council, Kuju, Orungo, Morungatuny, Obalanga,
Acowa and Kapelebyong sub counties. The District had 2 counties of Kapelebyong and Amuria
and 446 villages.

To date the District political jurisdiction has grown to 16 sub counties of Akoromit, Akeriau,
Ogolai, Apeduru, Willa, Okungur, Kapelebyong, Obalanga, Acowa, Abarilela , Wera , Amuria
Town Council, Asamuk, , Orungo ,Morungatuny and Kuju . The District has 588 Villages, 3
Counties of Kapelebyong, Orungo and Amuria and 6 Town Boards which include; Akoromit,
Obalanga, Wera, Orungo, Kapelebyong and Asamuk. The District population to date is
approximately 270,601 people.
VISION
To have a peaceful, healthy, prosperous and enlightened Community in a beautiful Amuria
District
GOAL: To empower the people of Amuria socially and economically in order to improve the
quality of their lives.
MISSION
To achieve sustainable Socio Economic Development through efficient provision of quality
services to the people in conformity with the National policies and Local priorities.
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BACK GROUND TO THE AMURIA DISTRICT LOCAL ACTION PLAN (LAP)
The development of the 4 year LAP started with the visit of the COACT and TEWPA to Amuria
District Headquarters on 14th September 2015. A memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was
signed between Amuria District Local Government on one hand and COACT and TEWPA on the
other hand. Subsequently, engagement meetings were planned and executed. These included
the multi-stakeholder meeting that brought together 70 participants of Amuria District to be
grounded in the localization of UNSCR 1325, 1820, the Goma Declaration, the NAP and other
frameworks that promote gender equality and women empowerment. This was a major
meeting facilitated by International Coordinator of Global Network for Women Peace Builders,
COACT staff and Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development representative. From this
meeting a Task Force of 15 people was constituted and mandated with the task of drafting
Amuria District Local Action Plan.
The District taskforce convened on 10th, 11th and 12th November 2015 to come up with draft
LAP. The Local Action plan (LAP) is a localized version of the National Action Plan on the
implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and 1820 and the Goma
Declaration that is meant to address the specific needs and priorities of Amuria District on
gender based violence and other conflicts.
PEACE AND SECURTY ISSUES AFFECTING AMURIA
Amuria district is one of the districts in Teso that has experienced various trends of conflicts.
There are various issues/challenges/conflicts that are affecting Amuria district and therefore
undermining peace and security in Amuria District; land wrangles, Gender based violence,
property inheritance, polygamy, Boarder conflicts, water conflicts, Access to justice, Cultural
beliefs, Poverty, High population growth, Early and forced marriages, Defilement, school
dropouts and political conflicts.
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Amuria District Map with Neighboring Districts

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