How do we protect human rights defenders, journalists, activists and displaced communities in an increasingly complex … IRO at #FIFAfrica26: Advancing Digital Security, Internet Freedom And Refugee-Led InnovationRead more
Five Years of Refugee-Led Action, Protection, Innovation and Digital Resilience
Five-Year Institutional Achievement Report22 September 2021 – 22 September 2026 Integrated Refugee Organization (IRO)Kampala, Uganda Executive … Five Years of Refugee-Led Action, Protection, Innovation and Digital ResilienceRead more
AI Made in Africa: Why Refugee-Led SMEs Must Be Part of Africa’s AI Future
New policy research by Donatien Niyongendako examines the barriers preventing refugee-led businesses from participating fully in … AI Made in Africa: Why Refugee-Led SMEs Must Be Part of Africa’s AI FutureRead more
IRO Strengthens the Digital Security and Online Advocacy Capacities of Burundian Youth and Women Human Rights Defenders
The coalition Burundaise des Défenseurs des Droits Humains (CBDDH) in collaboration with the Integrated Refugee Organization … IRO Strengthens the Digital Security and Online Advocacy Capacities of Burundian Youth and Women Human Rights DefendersRead more
IRO renforce les capacités des jeunes et femmes défenseurs burundais en sécurité numérique et plaidoyer en ligne
La coalition Burundaise des Défenseurs des Droits Humains (CBDDH) en collaboration avec Integrated Refugee Organization (IRO) … IRO renforce les capacités des jeunes et femmes défenseurs burundais en sécurité numérique et plaidoyer en ligneRead more
Strengthening Digital Security and Resilience for Indigenous Communities in Uganda : Bennet Mosop Community
IRO strengthens practical digital security skills among Indigenous community leaders in Eastern Uganda Digital technologies have … Strengthening Digital Security and Resilience for Indigenous Communities in Uganda : Bennet Mosop CommunityRead more
Strengthening Digital Security and Human Rights Documentation Capacity Among Congolese Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in Exile
The Integrated Refugee Organization (IRO), in partnership with the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the … Strengthening Digital Security and Human Rights Documentation Capacity Among Congolese Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in ExileRead more
From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Refugee Rights, Leadership, Advocacy, and Organizational Growth in Uganda
From 16–18 June 2026, representatives from 45 refugee-led organizations (RLOs) gathered in Kampala for a three-day … From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Refugee Rights, Leadership, Advocacy, and Organizational Growth in UgandaRead more
Strengthening Refugee-Led Climate Action: RLO Leaders Convene in Kampala
On 9 April 2026, RELON Uganda, in collaboration with the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), convened … Strengthening Refugee-Led Climate Action: RLO Leaders Convene in KampalaRead more
IRO Joins CIPESA at the Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy Conference in Kampala
The Integrated Refugee Organization (IRO) proudly joined Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern … IRO Joins CIPESA at the Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy Conference in KampalaRead more
Protecting digital rights is the Law: Reflections from the Data Protection Clinic in Kampala
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, our Executive Director joined CIPESA and other key stakeholders at the … Protecting digital rights is the Law: Reflections from the Data Protection Clinic in KampalaRead more
Strengthening Digital Safety for Journalists and Civil Society: IRO Supports CIPESA’s Media Week Digital Security Clinic
In December 2025, the Integrated Refugee Organization (IRO) joined the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for … Strengthening Digital Safety for Journalists and Civil Society: IRO Supports CIPESA’s Media Week Digital Security ClinicRead more
Strengthening Journalists’ Digital Resilience: IRO and CIPESA Support Ukweli Africa Journalists through a digital security surgery
On 15th and 16th December 2025, Donatien Niyongendako, Executive Director of the Integrated Refugee Organization (IRO), … Strengthening Journalists’ Digital Resilience: IRO and CIPESA Support Ukweli Africa Journalists through a digital security surgeryRead more
Strengthening digital resilience for Human Rights Defenders and At-Risk Communities
In today’s increasingly hostile digital environment, Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), journalists, minority groups, and indigenous communities … Strengthening digital resilience for Human Rights Defenders and At-Risk CommunitiesRead more
Empowering Exiled Women Human Rights Defenders: IRO conducts a digital security & advocacy training
On 6 December 2025, the Integrated Refugee Organization (IRO) successfully delivered a comprehensive training on digital … Empowering Exiled Women Human Rights Defenders: IRO conducts a digital security & advocacy trainingRead more