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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,…
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…
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…
21 November 2024, 11:10 pm
Woman leader for Pwds in Moroto struggling to use media due to backlash
Byamukama ALozious Nakalany Betty, a leader for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in North Division, Moroto Municipality, has opened up about her challenges with media reporting. As a politician with over 15 years of experience, she believes the media can be…
14 October 2024, 10:50 am
Experience Sharing: Byamukama Alozious on GBV and survivor-centered reporting tr…
By Byamukama Alozious I recently had the opportunity to participate in a transformative training on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and survivor-centered reporting, organized by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) in partnership with the Austrian Development Cooperation. As a health journalist…
10 October 2024, 4:37 pm
Worker dismissed in Hoima over HIV status raises workplace human rights concerns
By Byamukama Alozious The alarming trend of workplace discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV) continues to surface, with a recent case from Hoima sparking outrage among civil society organizations and human rights advocates. A woman, working as a laundry…
10 October 2024, 3:21 pm
Resilience of Refugee Child-Headed Families in Uganda
By Cinderella Ayebare In the ravages of war, innocent children often bear the brunt, losing parents to either abduction, separation, or death, while others suffer physical and emotional scars. The civil conflict in South Sudan has left thousands seeking refuge…
30 September 2024, 4:07 pm
UMWA calls for collective efforts to handle GBV
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), in partnership with the Austrian Development Cooperation, hosted an interactive dialogue to review progress on the project addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against women and girls. The dialogue brought together…