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Gender
9 March 2025, 08:27
Rights organisations raise alarm over rising intimate partner violence in Kitgum…
By James Patrick Odongo A coalition of rights organisations, including the Women and Rural Development Network (WORUDET), has issued a pressing statement on the escalating incidence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Kitgum and Lamwo districts. The statement, released on…
7 March 2025, 9:35 PM
Acholi chiefdom condemns gender based violence
By Freeman Canogura The Paramount Chief of Acholi, Rwot Onen David Acana II, has called on the Acholi community to uphold cultural values that regard the family as sacred and promote peaceful conflict resolution. Speaking on a radio talk show…
5 March 2025, 2:40 pm
Women demand tax exemption on sanitary pads amid menstrual health crisis
By Byamukama Alozious Women’s rights groups in Uganda have called on the government to take immediate action to address the country’s menstrual health crisis, which is affecting thousands of girls and women nationwide. The call to action was made during…
17 February 2025, 4:58 pm
Assessing knowledge and skills needs for Journalists in responsive public affair…
By Byamukama Alozious A needs assessment for the “Women in Media” project, aimed at enhancing the capacity of journalists in responsive reporting on public affairs and governance and also improving the skills of women journalists to produce well researched stories,…
25 January 2025, 4:14 pm
Alupo among the most influential women on the continent
By Ronald Ssemagonja Vice President of Uganda, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has been listed among the top 100 most influential women on the African continent. This recognition was announced by Avance Media, Africa’s leading public relations and rating firm, during…
12 December 2024, 1:29 pm
Strength Over Scars: The Resilience of Women Acid Survivors”
By Regina Nassanga In part two of Resilience of women Acid survivors, Abakyala Tweyogerere focused on breaking the stigma the survivors experience in their homes and communities. The program also emphasized their courage and resilience as they transform their pain…
12 December 2024, 1:19 pm
Strength Over Scars: The Resilience of Women Acid Survivors”
By Regina Nassanga Listen to part one of Abakyala Tweyogerere radio program which highlighted the personal journeys of recovery, societal and psychological challenges of acid survivors. The program looked at thier efforts to reclaim their lives.
11 December 2024, 3:18 pm
Youths call on government to establish centres for gender-based violence victims
By Kyeyune Ali Youths who are part of the Youth Line Forum Uganda, a youth-led organisation, have called on the government to establish centres for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) across Uganda following the closure of their 16 Days of…
9 December 2024, 4:11 pm
16 days of activism: work on GBV alarming statistics, UWONET
By Byamukama Alozious Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) has marked the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by emphasising the urgent need for renewed efforts to combat violence against women and girls. During a national…
9 December 2024, 3:51 pm
Empowering young girls to bloom
By Byamukama Alozious Kampala, Uganda – A three-day event, Festival Bombo 2024, has been launched in Uganda, with part of its focus on bringing together 120 girls from underprivileged backgrounds. The initiative, set to take place on Tuesday, aims to…