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Gender
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…
25 June 2025, 11:05 am
ISER and RAISE Push for Universal Pension Reform in Uganda with “A People’s…
By Annet Nakato. The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), in collaboration with Research & Action for Income Security (RAISE), has launched a new working paper titled “A People’s Pension: The paper sets out a roadmap for establishing a…
24 June 2025, 10:49 am
Traditional chiefs call for cultural revival and considerations for widows and w…
By Ayiro Golden Vicky In Acholi tradition, mourners gather at funeral places to pay respect to deceased persons irrespective of families’ capacities and location. However, concerns have risen pertaining disparities in how widows and widowers are usually treated by the…
23 June 2025, 11:25 am
Menstrual hygiene management for girls with disabilities
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is Not Inability on Mama FM! Last week, we discussed the crucial role parents and guardians play in supporting young girls with disabilities to manage their menstruation with dignity. Listen to the radio programme here. Disability…
5 June 2025, 3:26 pm
How domestic violence holds women back from leadership
By Sammy Kitasimbwa Catch the powerful story from this week’s show Ssuubi Lya Kumakya (Early Morning Hope) which airs (Mon–Fri, 6:30–10:00am) as we hosted a woman councilor from Kikilu, Kkanisa, and Kisota zones, Kawempe division. She opened up about her…
5 June 2025, 9:14 am
FAO trains farmers as gender champions in Amolatar
By Sarah Ejang On June 4, 2025, the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), in collaboration with the Amot Farmers Association, conducted a pivotal training session aimed at fostering gender responsiveness within the Amolatar community. This one-day event took place at…
20 May 2025, 1:39 PM
Rise in GBV Sparks concern in Agago
By Geoffrey Oyet The Deputy resident District commissioner of agago Mrs. Akot susan moro have decried the high level of gender base violence (GBV) in the district. According to her, in just a week, three have lost their lives as…
19 May 2025, 9:40 pm
UMWA empowers Northern Uganda Journalists to champion Gender Equality in media
By Catherine Apalat The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has successfully concluded a series of onsite gender learning visits across five districts in Northern Uganda. They are: Lira, Amolatar, Pader, Apac, and Gulu. These visits were aimed at promoting gender-sensitive…
30 April 2025, 11:52 am
Youth speak out on gender based violence
By Wilex Mukisa Tune in to the Youth Voice! Last Saturday’s youth programme (2:00–3:30pm) brought together young women and men to discuss how gender-based violence affects both women and men in their communities. Listen to the full programme. here. The…