Our guest for the sixth and final episode of our Ubuntu Narratives podcast on “Working Differently” is Agnes Datemwa, a disability inclusion and gender-based violence (GBV) initiative legal officer at the Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA Uganda). With experience in offering legal support to persons with disability, Agnes shares with us the labour rights for persons living with disabilities in the workspaces taking us through international and national laws. She highlights the success stories of FIDA as it celebrates 50 years of service. This episode provides valuable information and guidance on the legal framework and protections available for individuals with disabilities in the workplace, empowering them to advocate for their rights and ensure a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

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For more information on FIDA Uganda, visit https://fidauganda.or.ug/

Our guest for the fifth episode of Ubuntu Narratives podcast is Dr. Edgar Twebembire, a medical doctor. In this episode, Dr. Edgar shares his experiences and insights as a medical practitioner living with a disability. He discusses how he has been able to tap into his voice and advocate for himself in the workplace, as well as the challenges he has faced and the strategies he has employed to overcome them. This episode aims to inspire and empower not only medical professionals but any other professional living with disabilities to find their voice and assert their rights in the workplace.

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Our guest for the fourth episode of Ubuntu Narratives podcast is Henry Saaba, the Disability Inclusion Coordinator of Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE). Established before Uganda’s independence from colonial rule, FUE is the voice of employers in Uganda. Since 2019, FUE has hosted the Uganda Business and Disability Network (UBDN), an employer-led network in Uganda that works towards creating workplaces and company culture that is respectful and inclusive towards persons with disabilities, promoting their hiring, retention, and professional development. In our conversation, Henry sheds light on the inspiring initiatives spearheaded by FUE to spotlight disability inclusion as a growing business culture.

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For more information on the Federation of Uganda Employers visit, visit https://fuemployers.org/