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The situation of many refugees living in Uganda is protracted. More recently, prolonged conflict in the surrounding countries of South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo have led to new refugee arrivals in Uganda. Uganda is now the largest refugee hosting country in Africa, and the third largest globally. The country has been praised for having one of the most progressive and generous refugee laws and policy regimes in the world. In fact, the 2016 United Nations Summit for Refugees declared Uganda’s refugee policy a model. The 2006 Refugee Act and 2010 Refugee Regulations allow for integration of refugees within host communities with refugees having access to the same public services as nationals. They have freedom of movement and are free to pursue livelihood opportunities, including access to the labour market and to establish businesses. Uganda is currently hosting 1,252,470 refugees and asylum seekers. The country is the largest refugee hosting country in

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