NL-KVK-27108436-A-07066-08:UG Oxfam Novib Refugee Women Leaders Networks (REWON) is working with Five women led organizations, These include the Somali Women Union Uganda (SWUU), Touch and Smile (T<(>&<)>S) and Girls forum int. Sudanese Women for Peace and Development association and Refugee Women Empowerment Association. The network operates under a mission to influence and advocate for inclusion and participation of refugees and refugee-led women Organizations (RWLOs) at all levels of policy making processes, advocacy and influencing while holding decision makers accountable for their actions or inactions with the sole aim of ensuring a positive change (s) in policies, practices, behaviors, beliefs and attitudes among refugees and host communities for a lasting solution. In addition, the network focuses to engage, coordinate and collaborate with donors, INGOs and well-wishers to identify the capacity gaps of women led organizations for both refugees and nationals in terms of capacity sharing and for better capacity strengthening from the local actors’ experiences and perspectives to enhance their skills to steer up locally led development needs of the communities. Facilitate engagements for stakeholders workshop in climate prevention and response. Conduct community dialogue of local actors <(>&<)> authorities on climate prevention <(>&<)> response. Conduct marching on climate preparedness, prevention and mitigation. Facilitate implementation of community outreach on climate programs through radio, TV shows, <(>&<)> matching. Conduct assessments and grant disturbance with peer groups for refugee communities. Facilitate national <(>&<)> regional summit on climate with high-level. Facilitate the development of a policy brief. Develop the final project report. HISTORY The Refugee Women-Leaders Network (REWON) is a coalition launched in 2022 to champion the rights of refugees, particularly focusing on women and gender equality. Operating as a nonprofit organization, REWON addresses critical issues at the intersection ofrefugee welfare and policy, advocating for sustainable and inclusive solutions at both the national and global levels. REWON’s establishment reflects a growing need for refugee centred leadership and advocacy in shaping policies that affect displaced communities. ACHIEVMENTS REWON is approaching its third anniversary and has successfully navigated numerous challenges, from the lingering effects of post-COVID-19 to the typical funding struggles that many new organizations face. Among its key achievements, REWON has expanded its membership to over 20 refugee women-led organizations, demonstrating the acceptance of its vision within this community. Additionally, REWON has established valuable networks with various government institutions, local non-governmental organizations, international NGOs, and diverse refugee communities. We are also fortunate to have partnered with SWUU to implement an SGBV project, which has made a significant positive impact on refugee communities. 3. INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE Mission To promote refugee participationand gender equality in all areas of decision making through Advocacy, capacity development, community empowerment, policy engagement and strategic partnerships at national and globally. Institutional Objectives • To provide a focal point for joint activism on strengthening capacity of raising awareness at national and global refugees’ rights and crosscutting issues affecting refugee women and other refugees as well. • To bring refugees women from diverse backgrounds to advocate refugee rights through conducting a series of advocacy interventions with individual RLO at national, regional and global level with policy makers on refugee issues such as Government Un agencies and INGOs. • To bring refugee women from all walks of life to speak with one voice of seeking rights of refugees at macro level in series of advocacy intervention to articulate the demands of refugee rights in districts nationally as well globally • To carryout field and desk research on issues affecting refugees in order to develop and build on theories with a view to enhance the coalition’s efforts in promoting the rights of refugees. Field(s) of activity: • Women’s Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods • Women’s Rights and Advocacy • Education and Capacity Building • Social Protection and Well-being 4. STRATEGIC POSITIONING REWON is a refugee women-led organization strategically positioned to address the needs of refugee women in both urban and rural settlements across Uganda. Various stakeholders, including government institutions like OPM, UNHCR, and international organizations such as Oxfam and IRC, along with numerous refugee-led organizations, have tailored their efforts to support and enhance the welfare of refugees. However, there remains a significant need for additional support, especially in light of recent events leading to increased insecurity in neighbouring East African countries like the DRC, which has placed additional strain on already limited resources. The impact of initiatives from all actors often falls short and is frequently uncoordinated. REWON provides a platform for different organizations to unite, presenting a cohesive front for advocacy and other initiatives. This collaborative effort helps to minimize the duplication of activities aimed at the same population, making coordinated support more effective. Refugee Women Leaders Network OXFAM USA Oxfam Novib Oxfam Novib end-actual end-planned start-actual start-planned Oxfam Novib info@oxfamnovib.nl http://www.oxfamnovib.nl PO box 30919, 2500 GX The Hague, The Netherlands Uganda 0.94130 30.81310 The right to life and security 48360 48360 Oxfam America funding with back donor Refugee Women Leaders Network 48360 incoming transaction OXFAM USA Government decision-makers and legislators (local, national and international) adopt credible policies and rules that advance (gendered) climate justice and promote and protect rights relevant to land and natural resources.. cases of policy changes adopted by government or legislators (in part) as a result of influencing activities supported cases of practice changes adopted by government or legislators (in part) as a result of influencing activities supported