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15 April 2025, 07:45
NGOs advocate for women in leadership
By Ali lukomo Non-governmental organisations in Buyende district are making a serious push to advocate for girls and women to take leadership roles in sensitive positions, both political and otherwise. This was revealed at a one-day review workshop organised by…
5 April 2025, 1:43 pm
Women in the media face untold work challenges
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), in collaboration with the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), Uganda Radio Network, and the Editors’ Guild, organised a dialogue in Arua district, West Nile, under the M-SPACE project supported by…
31 March 2025, 11:30 am
Creating awareness on the rights of widows
By Regina Nassanga In this episode of Women Let’s Talk (Abakyala Tweyogerere), which airs every Thursday from 1:15 to 3:00 PM, we discuss the rights of widows and how the community can help advocate for these rights. Our guests, Diana…
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. This article was produced…