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Gender
15 October 2025, 22:09
The law protects women — but who protects men?
By Lakomekec Kinyera Under the scorching afternoon sun in a quiet neighbourhood of Pader Town Council, a 31-year-old man, who prefers to be called Okello, sits silently outside a friend’s shop. His face carries the weight of stories long buried…
15 October 2025, 6:49 pm
Economic and physical violence in Amolatar: A cry for help
By Sarah Ejang In the heart of Uganda, Amolatar District faces a pressing challenge, with economic and physical violence ranking high among its communities. Reports indicate that eight out of ten women visit the local Women’s Council office daily, seeking…
10 October 2025, 4:02 pm
I lost my relationship because of journalism, Eyotaru on gender bias
By Byamukama Alozious Arua journalist speaks out on gender bias and resilience in the media industry During a recent media interview in Arua, Peace Victoria Eyotaru, a journalist with UBC Western Radio, shared her experience of enduring gender bias, work-related…
9 October 2025, 7:23 pm
Young girls shine at GCA, celebrating Resilience and Achievement
Byamulama Alozious The Girl Champion Awards (GCA) has celebrated outstanding young girls and women who are driving positive change in their communities. The event, highlighted the achievements of girls and young women who have overcome challenges and demonstrated exceptional commitment…
8 October 2025, 8:27 pm
Cultural leaders in Pader rally against gender-based violence in communities
By Ayiro Golden Vicky Cultural leaders in Pader District have expressed concern over the continued cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in communities, urging residents to desist from the practice, which they say violates human rights and fuels underdevelopment within families.…
8 October 2025, 12:20 pm
Women call for equal media coverage in Politics
By Byamukama Alozious Women leaders and civil society organisations have renewed calls for equal media coverage and fair representation of women in Uganda’s political landscape, saying the media continues to favour male politicians. The call came during a one-day conference…
30 September 2025, 11:15 pm
Gender-based violence rises in Oyam amid water shortages, teen pregnancies
By Eman yonah oruk Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to plague communities in Oyam District, with recent reports highlighting a troubling surge in domestic abuse, adolescent pregnancies, and systemic vulnerabilities among women and girls. In Acwara Tera Village, Oyam South Constituency,…
25 July 2025, 10:29 am
UMWA launches media monitoring project in Madi-Okollo
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has held an inception meeting with stakeholders in Madi-Okollo District to introduce a media monitoring project aimed at improving reporting on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), and…
2 July 2025, 4:46 pm
Why gender-based violence persists: voices from Uganda and beyond
By Joyce Adokorach Supported by VIKES and UMWA Gender-based violence remains a hidden crisis in Uganda and around the world. In this episode, we ask: why does the violence persist? We hear from survivors, activists, and experts who argue that…
30 June 2025, 5:58 pm
Activists stress nurturing boys as allies in fight against GBV
By Joyce Adokorach Supported by VIKES and UMWA In Uganda and beyond, gender-based violence remains a painful constant despite the existence of legal and policy frameworks that have facilitated campaigns aimed at ending the scourge. In Uganda specifically, one of…