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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…
21 September 2024, 7:22 pm
Global leaders urge UN reforms and gender equality at NY summit
By Annet Nakato In a call for change, global leaders and experts gathered at the Summit of the Future to emphasise the urgent need for comprehensive UN reforms towards gender equality. The discussions centred on the urgent need for a…
19 September 2024, 2:47 pm
Advocates push for comprehensive sexuality education in schools
By Annet Nakato A group of champions and advocates for adolescent health, led by the SRHR Alliance, are calling for greater access to Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools. Despite facing challenges and opposition from some parents and community members,…
7 September 2024, 2:32 pm
Women and girls aged 10-59 face the highest levels of sexual violence
By Regina Nassanga Sexual violence among women and girls aged 10-59 is highest in the Central division, at 32%, according to research conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics in 2020. This was highlighted by Clothilda Babirekere, a gender specialist…
16 August 2024, 1:19 pm
Eight women-owned firms receive contracts worth UGX 1.6 billion
Philip Onyango These women-led businesses are the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs initiative, launched by MTN Uganda in partnership with various organisations, including ATC Uganda. The initiative, spearheaded by MTN Uganda, aims to empower more women to take…