Eve Atukunda

My shirt says Beyond Just My Skin and honestly, that's how I live every day. Yes, you'll probably notice the vitiligo first. The patches do tend to introduce themselves before I do. But that's only one part of my story. #VitiligoAwareness #MoreThanPatches #EndTheStigma

If people learn, they stop fearing. If they stop fearing, they stop discriminating. So we speak. We show up. We shine. Not because we want pity. Because we deserve dignity. End stigma. End discrimination. Start understanding. #EndStigma #EndDiscrimination #VitiligoAwarenes

*Why that myth hurts:* 1. It blames you for something you had zero control over 2. It turns twins into something scary instead of special 3. It makes people stare, whisper, or treat you differently

This month we raise awareness, educate, and stand with the millions of people living with vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition where patches of skin lose their pigment — but it never changes a person’s worth, beauty #VitiligoAwarenessMonth #MoreThanSkin #June

@PKTymes @j_mucunguzi @commonwealthsec I

@j_mucunguzi @commonwealthsec Today the story of the security man isn’t included??

31st May, today, reminds me how exactly 20 years ago, on this day in 2006, I landed at Heathrow Airport in London to start work at the @commonwealthsec Secretariat as a Communications Officer and Assistant Spokesperson for Africa. The journey had started on 6th February, 2006, when I responded to an advert in the @TheEconomist magazine, submitting my application by airmail at the Post Office, along Kampala Road. Two months later on 3rd April, 2006, an HR officer at the Commonwealth reached out to inform me that I had made it on the final shortlist of four people that included a Briton, a Jamaican, and Trinidad and Tobagan and yours truly from the Pearl of Africa. After interviews over two days, on 11th and 12th April, 2006, I was informed that I was the successful candidate. I reported to office on 5th June, 2006, starting a 9 year career that opened many doors, introduced me to many professional mentors, gave me exposure around the world, skilled me in global PR and communications. The experience, however, also showed me that wherever we go: East or West, Home is the Best. And in January 2015, I returned to Uganda to continue serving motherland, reconnect with friends and family. #KeepingHopeAlive.

The first-of-its-kind global survey is live! If you are a person living with vitiligo, or a caregiver of a child with vitiligo, we want to hear from you! Take our global survey today: bit.ly/4etDKLW #VitiligoPatientViews #Vitiligo #VIPOC

Why does this survey matter? We know that vitiligo affects people beyond their appearance, but we need to know more to truly make a difference Take our survey now: bit.ly/4etDKL #VitiligoPatientViews #Vitiligo #VIPOC

The first-of-its-kind global vitiligo survey is coming! #VitiligoPatientViews#VIPOC#Vitiligo#VAU

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Today, I received members of the Vitiligo Association of Uganda (VAU), and we discussed how to strengthen support for people living with vitiligo. This non-contagious skin condition affects many Ugandans, yet it is still surrounded by myths, stigma, and limited access to care. I commend the association’s tireless work in education, community outreach, and patient support. I assured them that @Parliament_Ug will use its mandate to bring this issue to the attention of stakeholders. I have tasked the Committee on Health to look into it, and I personally pledge to champion the cause.

@nwscug @nwscug we still don’t have water in Kisaasi

Kyengera, Nabbingo, parts of Masaka rd, Najjanankumbi, Freedom city area and the surrounding areas. Ntinda, Kiwatule, Kulambiro, Kisaasi, Komamboga, Bukoto, Naalya, Kawanda, Luteete Masooli, Kyambogo, Kitagobwa, Kiti, Kabaga, Gyokolera, Katadde, Nabusugwe, Bulindo, Mayangwa,

#NwscUpdates Routine maintenance and system upgrade works at Ggaba Water Works have been completed and normal water supply restored. @NWSCMD

By providing sunscreen and other resources, we're helping our members take control of their skin health and reducing the impact of vitiligo on their daily lives. Thanks to @SNUPA6 and @albinismumbrell for giving us sunscreen and @glenmarkpharma for the Tacrolimus ointments.

Take action for vitiligo awareness!Join our X Space discussion and learn how you can make a difference. #VitiligoAdvocacy #XSpace" #vitiligoawareness @KwikirizaNova @CerinahTugume @jameslaban20 @evatuks @MartinSenkubuge

Take action for vitiligo awareness!Join our X Space discussion and learn how you can make a difference. #VitiligoAdvocacy #XSpace" #vitiligoawareness

1. It's not a cancer 2. It's not Albinism 3. It's not leprosy 4. It's not HIV/AIDS 5. it's not contagious 6. We were not burnt by twins 7. It's not sexually transmitted IT'S CALLED VITILIGO #vitiligoAwareness

We’re starting this conversation in a few at exactly 7:00 pm. Don’t miss to learn a thing or two twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkJz…. Just tap that link

@SrZanga @KwikirizaNova Burnt by twins

@KwikirizaNova What exactly does “abalongo bamwokya” mean?

Join the conversation! Tune in to our X Space event, 'Embracing Life with Vitiligo,' as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of living with Vitiligo. Friday 20th June 2025, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm #VitiligoAwareness #XspaceAM

🎉 Time to Celebrate a Monumental Achievement! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that the resolution “Skin Diseases as a Global Public Health Priority” has been officially adopted at the 78th World Health Assembly! This is a HUGE win for over 2 billion people living with skin condi