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5 November 2025, 11:58 pm
Gulu District Assistant RDC calls for joint fight against GBV
By Gift Okello The Gulu District Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Alanyo Florence Anna, has called for a more inclusive approach to addressing gender-based violence, saying interventions should focus on both men and women. Speaking during a community dialogue organised by…
30 October 2025, 5:11 pm
Uganda to mark 25 years of UN security council resolution 1325
By Ronald Ssemagonja Officials from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development have announced that Uganda will tomorrow commemorate the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 under the theme “When Women Lead, Peace Follows.”…
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…