An op-ed by Ambassador Deborah Malac | December 10, 2019 Today is Human Rights Day and the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It’s a day to remind us that everyone must play a vital role in championing human rights and protecting those in need. Children are the most …
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Wednesday, July 3, 2019, 6:30 pm Right Honorable Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda; Honorable Members of Parliament; Representatives and officials of the Government of Uganda; Distinguished guests, colleagues, and friends; All protocols observed. Good evening, and thank you so much for being here to help us celebrate the 243rd anniversary …
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Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Colette Marcellin Launch of the 2019-2020 Uganda Refugee Response Plan Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 9:30 AM Office of the Prime Minister Office Building, Kampala Ministers UN Resident Coordinator Rosa Malango Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. Good morning everyone. It is an honor to be here with all of …
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Remarks for Ambassador Deborah Malac World Press Freedom Day National Dialogue Golf Course Hotel, Kampala Friday, May 3, 2019 As Prepared for Delivery Chairperson, Uganda Human Rights Commission; Representatives of civil society; Representatives of the Electoral Commission of Uganda; Representatives of the Government of Uganda; The Media fraternity, colleagues, and friends; Good morning. It is …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity Closeout Good morning! I am delighted to be here today to recognize the achievements of the partners of USAID’s Environmental Management for the Oil Sector Activity. These partners have dedicated themselves to ensuring that Uganda is prepared to manage and mitigate …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac Seventh Annual National Youth Festival Saturday, August 19, 2017 Good afternoon everyone! I am absolutely delighted to be with you at the Seventh Annual National Youth Festival. Your participation today demonstrates the positive role young people play in Uganda as leaders, innovators, educators, and citizens who care deeply …
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On Saturday, August 19, Ambassador Malac attended the Seventh Annual National Youth Festival at Makerere University. Uganda’s population is one of the youngest in the world. Approximately 80 percent of the population is under the age of 35, and of those, 50 percent is under the age of 15. In her remarks , Ambassador Malac said, …
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Remarks by U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Uganda, Colette Marcellin Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony for Heath and Agribusiness Trainees Thursday, August 10, 2017 PROTOCOL LIST It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to this very happy occasion: the swearing-in of Peace Corps Volunteers. We’re honored to have our Chief Guest, Dr. Jane Aceng, the …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac United States Independence Day Celebration U.S. Embassy, Kampala Right Honorable Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda; Honorable Minister of State for International Affairs Okello Oryem; Honorable Members of Parliament; Representatives and officials of the Government of Uganda; Distinguished guests, colleagues, and friends… …
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I am pleased to join you all today as we mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day. This is a great opportunity to re-dedicate ourselves to protecting the rights and freedoms of journalists here in Uganda and around the world – and to ensure all citizens enjoy the right to express their ideas and …
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Remarks by Ambassador Deborah R. Malac Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program Makerere University October 21, 2016 The Makerere University Chancellor, Dr. Ezra Suruma Honorable Vice Chancellor John Ddumba Sentamu Representatives and officials of the Government of Uganda Distinguished professors, Alumni, guests, and friends… All protocols observed. Thank you all very much …
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Chargé Colette Marcellin Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, Uganda 9:00 am Good morning, and thank you for that introduction. If you’ll permit me to employ a very useful phrase I have heard here, “All protocols observed.” It is truly an honor for me to be here with you today for the launch of …
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Good afternoon everyone! I am absolutely delighted to be with you today to help kick off Uganda’s 6th annual National Youth Festival. It’s always exciting for me to take part in events like these and see first-hand the talents, ambitions, and innovations of Uganda’s youth. Your participation in this weekend’s activities demonstrate how young people …
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Ambassador’s Remarks for Independence Day Celebration U.S. Embassy, Kampala July 12, 2016 • Honorable Minister of State for International Affairs Henry Oryem Okello;; • Honorable Members of Parliament; • Representatives and officials of the Government of Uganda; • Distinguished guests, colleagues, and friends… • All protocols observed. Thank you all very much for joining us …
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As prepared for delivery Speech for Her Excellency U.S. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac for The Official Launch of the Inaugural Leveraging Excellence in Agricultural Development Program Monday, June 20, 2016 Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort Your Excellency President, Yoweri Museveni, Rt. Honorable Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda, Chairman, National Planning Authority, Dr. Kisamba Mugerwa, Coordinator, Operation Wealth Creation, …
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Day of the African Child U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac June 16, 2016 The United States is proud to celebrate the Day of the African Child with our partners in Uganda and across Africa. Today, we commemorate the day in 1976 when thousands of school children in Soweto, South Africa, took to the streets to protest …
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As prepared for delivery Remarks for East African Healthcare Federation Conference U.S. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac Monday, June 6, 2016, 8:45 AM Sheraton Hotel, Kampala Hon. Minister of Health, Elioda Tumwesigye, Honorable Ministers from Rwanda and Tanzania, Government representatives from Kenya, Uganda Government representatives, Non-governmental Organizations and Faith-based Organizations present, Members of the Private Sector …
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Remarks for Deputy Chief of Mission Patricia Mahoney World Press Freedom Day 2016 African Centre for Media Excellence 3 May 2016, Golf Course Hotel, Kampala Good morning. I am honored to be here today to mark World Press Freedom Day. Ambassador Malac couldn’t be here because she is visiting some of our programs in …
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As prepared for delivery Monday, April 25, 2016 Serena Hotel, Kampala, Uganda Good afternoon everyone! It’s my great pleasure to be here today with you all to discuss women and leadership – a topic that I’m sure many of you consider on a daily basis. Before we start, I would like to thank Rita Aciro …
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Remarks for Generation Agripreneur Expo and Summit Ambassador Deborah Malac Thursday, April 21, 2016 Uganda Manufacturers Association Show Grounds, Kampala, Uganda Thank you Captain Abhay Agarwal , for your introduction. Under your leadership, the American Chamber of Commerce does an excellent job promoting U.S. business interests here in Uganda. I appreciate your leadership, energy, and …
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Remarks for Ambassador Malac Post-Election Symposium on Youth, Democracy and Governance Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Hotel Africana, Kampala, 2:30pm Good afternoon. I am honored and pleased to be here and to join the other guests today for this discussion on youth, democracy and governance. These are crucial issues that matter, not just to me or …
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World Health Day Op-ed By U.S. Ambassador Deborah Malac April 7, 2016 Every April 7, the world comes together to commemorate World Health Day, a global campaign to improve and promote awareness on key health issues. This year, we can celebrate the fact that Uganda is making great strides towards achieving the United Nations’ sustainable …
Read More» Ambassador Samantha Power U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 21, 2016 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Foreign Minister Chikoti, for being here today and for hosting this timely debate on an incredibly important set of issues. Let me also thank the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Commissioner …
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USAID Deputy Mission Director Mark Meassick Acholi Inn Gulu, Uganda Representatives of the Government of Uganda Representatives of the United States Government Civil Society Representatives Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; All Protocols Observed. Welcome to the first Regional Forum on the State of the Ugandan Child here in the beautiful Gulu! If you are like …
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Chargé d ’Affairs Patricia Mahoney Thursday, December 3, 2015, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here today for the launch of the Uganda Muslim Women Civilization Initiative. First, I would like to thank the organizer of this event, Shamirah Namutebi, the Executive Director of UMWCI. I would …
Read More» Chargé Trish Mahoney November 21, 2015, 7:00 p.m. U.S. Embassy, Kampala, Uganda Good evening! I am honored to welcome you to the embassy tonight and I am thrilled to host all of you for the second Skilled Expressive Entrepreneurial Design show, also known as the SEED show, to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. While tonight is …
Read More» Muli mutya? Mugyebale ko? Thank you for your kind introduction and all of you for having me today. This is my first time in Uganda but not my first time hearing of Makerere. Makerere Oyee, Makerere Oyee, Makerere RAH! Great. OK, now who is taking me on a ride in the electric car afterwards? More …
Read More» Wednesday, October 28th 2015 8:30 AM | Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Watch Behind Every Number There Is a Story Remarks for the National Conference on the State of the Ugandan Child by USAID Mission Director Leslie Reed Representatives of the Government of Uganda Representatives of the United States Government Civil Society Representatives Distinguished Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; All Protocols Observed. Welcome to …
Read More» Op-Eds The United States is proud to celebrate the International Day of the Girl with our partners in Uganda and around the world. October 11 is a day to recognize girls’ rights and build a global commitment to end gender stereotypes, discrimination, violence, and economic disparities that disproportionately affect girls. I have lived in …
Read More» Remarks for Peace Corps Education Volunteer Swearing-In Ceremony (August 13, 2015) Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi August 13, 2015 Chief of Mission Residence, Kampala, Uganda Good afternoon. I’m delighted to welcome all of you here today as we swear in a new group of 56 Peace Corps Education Volunteers. Let me begin by recognizing the Honorable …
Read More» Chargé d’Affaires Patricia Mahoney Wednesday, August 6, 2:00pm – 4:30 p.m. Chief of Mission Residence, Kampala, Uganda Good afternoon. I am delighted to welcome you all for the swearing-in of new Peace Corps Volunteers. Today we welcome 51 Volunteers, 38 of whom who will serve for two years in Uganda’s health and agriculture sectors and …
Read More» Remarks for National Technical Review Chargé d’Affaires Patricia Mahoney Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 9:00 a.m. Imperial Royal Hotel, Kampala, Uganda Honorable Minister of Health; Ministry leadership; Leadership of the Uganda AIDS Commission; Representatives of Makerere University; District Health Officers; Our friends from the World Health Organization and UNAIDS; Chiefs of Party from our Implementing Partners; …
Read More» Chargé d’ Affaires Patricia Mahoney Monday, March 16, 2015, 10:40 a.m. Entebbe Airport, Uganda Chief of Defense Forces, General Katumba Wamala; Representatives of the Government of Uganda; Officers of the UPDF; All protocols observed. Good morning! It is a great pleasure to be here today for the handover of two Cessna aircraft that will have …
Read More» Deputy Chief of Mission Patricia Mahoney Friday, March 13, 2015 Jinja, Uganda It is a pleasure to be with you today and see the great work you are doing with Maliza Ugaidi 2015 and how the militaries from all our partner nations are working together to make the continent of Africa safer and more secure. Some …
Read More» As prepared for delivery – Ambassador’s Remarks – Silver Springs Hotel, Kampala Representatives of Makerere University, The College of Health Sciences, and The School of Public Health; Officials of the Government of Uganda; The Fellows whom we celebrate here today; Invited Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen; All Protocols Observed. Good afternoon. I am delighted to …
Read More» Deputy Chief of Mission Patricia Mahoney December 1, 2014 Fort Portal, Uganda I am honored to be with you to commemorate World AIDS Day. It is a day to remember those whom we have lost, celebrate the lives we have saved, and recommit ourselves to the continued fight against HIV. Achieving an AIDS-free generation is …
Read More» Good afternoon, and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you about the future of tourism in Uganda. I would like to welcome you all, but in particular, I am happy to recognize my American countrymen who have traveled here to the “Pearl of Africa.” I hope that this will be a rewarding and …
Read More» Thursday, July 10, 2014 U.S. Chief of Mission Residence, Kampala, Uganda Asalam Alaikum! Good evening. Ramadan Kareem! I am honored to have all of you join us tonight for this Iftaar. Please keep eating; I don’t want to disturb you. I just want to welcome you all to the Ambassador’s house. I know he wishes …
Read More» REMARKS (As prepared for delivery) Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs , Evan Ryan: YALI Alumni Grant Signing Kampala, Uganda February 3, 2014 Good morning. It is an honor to be here today with all of you to show the United States’ steadfast support for Uganda youth and the economic future of …
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