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
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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
IRO’s Executive Director inspires Women Refugees at INAMAHORO Movement of Women Peace Builders Inamahoro Event
On Saturday, March 29th, 2025, the Executive Director of the Integrated Refugee Organization (IRO), Donatien Niyongendako, … IRO’s Executive Director inspires Women Refugees at INAMAHORO Movement of Women Peace Builders Inamahoro EventRead more
Donatien Niyongendako: The voice promoting rights and well-being of Refugees, Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, Civil Society, IDP’s and Host Communities
Source: https://smlnews.ug/2024/09/02/donatien-niyongendako-the-voice-promoting-rights-and-well-being-of-refugees-human-rights-defenders-journalists-civil-society-idps-and-host-communities/ At just 38 years, Donatien Niyongendako, a refugee in Uganda is taking the human … Donatien Niyongendako: The voice promoting rights and well-being of Refugees, Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, Civil Society, IDP’s and Host CommunitiesRead more
IRO’s key aspects
Taking care of refugees involves addressing their immediate humanitarian needs and supporting their integration into new … IRO’s key aspectsRead more