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4 October 2024, 11:57 am
Resilience Beyond Borders: How Child-Headed Refugee Children in Uganda are Build…
By Cinderella Ayebare Kiryandongo, Uganda In Uganda’s refugee settlements, a remarkable story of resilience unfolds. The child-headed families who fled from war-torn South Sudan are striving to rebuild their lives. Despite overwhelming challenges, Oslam, Taban and Akisi are determined to…
4 October 2024, 10:12 am
93 Year Old Grand Maa Blame Local Leaders on Poor Dress Code
By Otim Moses Arapmoi A 93 year old woman in Oryang Central cell in Namokora town council in Kitgum district has blamed local leaders in the district for sleeping on the job as young girls dress inappropriately; something she says…
1 October 2024, 6:55 pm
Dr. Robin Nandy, UNICEF representative, presents credentials to minister of stat…
By Okurmu Edwin Kisa The Honorable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba, today received Dr. Robin Nandy, the new UNICEF Representative to Uganda, who officially presented his credentials at a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign…
20 September 2024, 6:24 pm
Children accused of abusing their rights
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Local leaders and other stakeholders in Omiya Anyima sub-county, Kitgum district, have revealed that children are now using their rights as an excuse to avoid accountability for dropping out of school or getting married at an…
9 September 2024, 1:41 pm
Early school start times harm childhood well-being: policy reforms urged
By Byamukama Alozious An audio news feature on “Violence against children: A harsh reality affecting their Joy and wellbeing” sheds light on the distressing cries of young learners forced into early morning routines for school. Parents and experts share their…
4 September 2024, 1:21 pm
Oyam district leaders alarmed by child rights violations
By Daniel Oyat Obong Citizen Voice and Action, a non-governmental organisation operating in Minakulu sub county, Myene, and Minakulu town council in Oyam district, revealed in their findings that the rights of many children are being violated. This was disclosed…
19 August 2024, 11:16 am
Former street children rebuild their lives through education at African Hearts
By Robbina Nanfuka & Byamukama Alozious Three children, once victims of domestic violence, have transformed their lives through education. Ntondo Erisa, Nankota Edrin, and Muzyunyi Sadam were driven to the streets due to family conflicts, but their fortunes changed positively…
29 July 2024, 2:45 pm
Sex education for teenage girls and boys
By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga Listen to Mama FM’s radio programme on the importance of early sex education for young girls and boys in communities and schools. Find the link here: The radio production is in Luganda. This article…
15 July 2024, 3:46 pm
Child abuse, psychological torture reported in Wakiso district
By Robina Nanfuka & Byamukama Alozious A disturbing case of child abuse and psychological torture has surfaced in Muguluka village, Kidandali, Hoima Road, Wakiso District, Namayumba Subcounty. 10-year-old Jane, a Primary 5 student at St. Edward Primary School, has been…
7 May 2024, 8:57 pm
Nuhu’s vision mixed up with mountains
Robbina Nanfuka Nuhu, a primary 4 pupil at Honey Suckle Primary School in Kireka, Luweero district, faces significant obstacles in pursuing his education. His father, Hajji Kakooza, with a large family to support, neglects Nuhu’s right to education. It falls…