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31 March 2026, 5:20 pm
Health, gender-based violence and children’s rights: Uganda Police 2025 report
By Nakato Annet The Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report 2025 indicates a continued decline in overall crime, but highlights persistent and serious concerns in gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, and associated public health impacts affecting women and children across…
28 March 2026, 7:01 pm
Equal work, unequal pay: Exploring wage gaps, gender inequality and youth behavi…
Wllex Mukisa hosted young people on The Youths Show to discuss unequal pay between genders and its impact on youth behaviour. Participants shared how disparities in earnings and limited opportunities contribute to frustration and, at times, wayward behaviour. The discussion…
25 March 2026, 3:10 pm
Empowering women to claim their SRHR rights amid misinformation, digital threats
By Annet Nakato Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues continue to face widespread misinterpretation and competing narratives that limit access to essential services, particularly for women. Anti-rights movements have played a significant role in spreading misinformation, instilling fear,…
25 February 2026, 11:33 am
Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda Launches Shs20,000 Campaign to Su…
By Annet Nakato. The Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda (FAWE Uganda) has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign encouraging every Ugandan to contribute Shs20,000 to support girls’ education, particularly those from financially challenged backgrounds. The campaign aims to prevent school…
20 February 2026, 2:49 pm
Reconceptualising justice: Laying foundations for a gender-equal world
By Byamukama Alozious A diverse group of social actors convened at the Bahá’í Information Centre auditorium in Kampala for a national roundtable dialogue on justice and gender equality. The consultation was organised by the Bahá’í Office of External Affairs (Uganda),…
10 December 2025, 10:05 pm
Feminist movements in Uganda confront rising threats and challenges
By Annet Nakato Feminist movements across Uganda and the wider region are grappling with a rapidly shifting landscape marked by rising violence against women and girls (VAWG), shrinking civic space, intensifying climate crises, and an alarming surge in digital and…
24 November 2025, 4:24 pm
DVA coalition joins global campaign to end violence against women
By Annet Nakato A civil society coalition uniting organisations that defend the rights of girls and women, the DVA Coalition, has joined the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Grace Naiga, who leads the…
21 November 2025, 3:16 pm
Journalists trained on ethical reporting ahead of 16 Days of activism against GB…
Mosh Ddamba On Monday, 24th Nov. 2025, the umbrella of women movement under domestic act coalition under Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP), in partnership with International Justice Mission (IJM), will start off the 16 days of Activism, an annual…
12 November 2025, 6:09 am
Akina Mama wa Afrika launches campaign against tech-facilitated gender violence
By Nakato Annet As Uganda joins the world to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025, Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) has launched a bold campaign calling for greater accountability and justice in addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence…
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…