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Women
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.
2 December 2024, 11:41 am
Unseen Heroes: Celebrating the Heart and Hope in Children’s Homes
By Regina Nassanga In the second part of celebrating the heart and hope in children’s home in Abakyala Tweyogerere radio program, we focus on the importance of community responsibility and ownership of children’s homes through donations and volunteerism.
2 December 2024, 11:33 am
Unseen Heroes: Celebrating the Heart and Hope in Children’s Homes
By Regina Nassanga Listen to Part One of Abakyala Tweyogerere radio program where we create awareness about the contributions of caregivers at Children’s homes. Many people might not be fully aware of the challenges that children in these homes face…
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, 10:37 pm
Invest to end violence against women and girls, urges SRHR Alliance
By Nakato Annet November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This year’s theme, ‘Invest! End Violence Against Women and…
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,…
21 November 2024, 11:21 pm
Story of change: Lokongo Josephine’s journey to leadership
By Byamukama Alozious Lokongo Josephine, a 56-year-old woman leader from Rupa sub county, Nakadeli parish, Natukasikou village in Moroto district, reflects on her transformation after being trained by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) in 2012. “When I joined politics…
21 November 2024, 10:29 pm
UMWA hosts dialogue with journalists and women leaders on public affairs
By Byamukama Alozious At a recent interactive dialogue, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) brought together journalists and women leaders to discuss challenges surrounding unfair reporting and the importance of equitable representation in the media. Magret Ssentamu, the team leader…
17 October 2024, 5:22 pm
Inclusive motherhood, challenges faced by pregnant women with disabilities
By Catherine Apalat and Regina Nassanga In Uganda, many women with disabilities face significant challenges when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health. They are often ignored or overlooked because they are women, and they have disabilities. Society doesn’t…
14 October 2024, 4:09 pm
The surge of women street vendors in Kampala
By Regina Nassanga In the recent years, there has been an increase of more and more women turning to street vending as a means of survival, often working long hours, day and night. However, many face brutal treatment from the…