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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…
29 November 2024, 4:46 pm
UMWA empowers journalists and female politicians in Arua to amplify women’…
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) held a transformative training for journalists and female politicians in Arua District, focusing on public affairs reporting, civic engagement, and public accountability. The workshop aimed to bridge the gap between women…
26 November 2024, 2:32 pm
Women inheritance of properties
In this second part of Abakyala Tweyogerere we highlight the power of economic empowerment of widows and how it contributes to reduction of dependence on male relatives and contributes to stability of families and also providing practical insights into legal and social pathways for widows in Uganda.
25 November 2024, 8:16 pm
UMWA engages women politicians and journalists to amplify women’s voices in me…
UMWA engages women politicians and journalists to amplify women’s voices in media By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) held a Public Accountability and Public Affairs Reporting engagement at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Lira City, focusing on…
25 November 2024, 7:47 pm
Misleading ads, ethical journalism, and inclusive media: A call for change in li…
Byamukama Alozious Awor Florence Mary, representing women politicians in Lira District, has called for reforms in the media sector to address unethical practices and foster inclusivity. She raised these concerns during the Public Accountability and Public Affairs Reporting Engagement organized…
25 November 2024, 3:02 pm
Women inheritance of properties in Uganda
By Regina Nassanga In Uganda, most customs and traditions do not recognise the fact that women are entitled to inherit from their deceased relatives. The beliefs and practices are particularly unfavorable to widows. Listen to Mama FM’s Abakyala Tweyogerere program,…
25 November 2024, 11:16 am
UBOS hosts Africa Statistics Week, launches key gender reports
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) hosted Africa Statistics Week in Kampala from November 18th to 22nd, 2024. As part of the activities, journalists were trained to report accurately based on verified information, emphasising the media’s role…