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Breaking barriers, building futures – a second chance for women refugees and the communities that host them in Uganda

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Grace Poni, a South Sudanese refugee working on a construction site in Arua, northern Uganda. Thanks to UN Women and partner Refugee Law Project, Grace and other refugees in the area got technical skills that they're using to improve their lives. (Photo: UN Women/James Ochweri) (Source: UN Women - Africa | 6 months ago)

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Annet Luka, a South Sudanese refugee, shares a light moment with her mother outside their home in Terego, northern Uganda. Annet has already helped her family by making the wooden bench that she is sitting on. (Photo: UN Women/James Ochweri) (Source: UN Women - Africa | 6 months ago)

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Veronica Konga, a host community member at Nyumanzi settlement, with one of the products she welded as part of her training. . (Photo: UN Women/James Ochweri) (Source: UN Women - Africa | 6 months ago)

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