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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…
19 November 2024, 12:04 am
Karamoja journalists trained to enhance public accountability and gender equity
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), in collaboration with the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), the Editors’ Guild, and Uganda Radio Network (URN), has launched a training initiative in Moroto district, Karamoja region. Funded by the…
14 November 2024, 12:50 pm
UMWA exposes online misogyny against women on platform X
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has launched a report on online misogyny, revealing the alarming rise of digital violence directed at Ugandan women on social media platforms, including Platform X (formerly Twitter). The study, the first…
13 November 2024, 8:49 pm
Gavumenti eri mukukola ku teeka erina yambako abayizi abaliko obulemu okusoma
Bya Annet Nakato Minister Omubeezi ow’ebyenjigiriza ebyawaggulu Dr.JC Muyingo ategezeeza nga gavumenti bweri mukukola kutteeka eriyambako abayizi abaliko obulemu okusoma wamu n’okunyweeza enkola yaayo ey’okubagira okusoma mu matendekero agawaggulu. Minister Okwogera bino abadde aggulawo olukungana olukwata kubayizi abaliko obulemu nga…
11 November 2024, 12:43 pm
Uganda’s nutrition sector adopts technology with Nutritionist 256 app launch
By Byamukama Alozious The Allied Nutritionists Association of Uganda (ANAU) recently launched a digital application designed specifically to support nutrition professionals and students. Named “Nutritionist 256,” the app offers a range of resources, short courses with certification, and advanced data…
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…
8 October 2024, 4:02 pm
NUDIPU meets NMG to discuss disability centered reporting
Byamukama AloziousThe National Union of Disabled Persons in Uganda (NUDIPU) met with the Nations Media Group to discuss strategies for increasing media coverage on issues affecting people with disabilities. David Nangosi, representing NUDIPU, highlighted critical areas requiring attention. NUDIPU is…
5 October 2024, 4:30 pm
Photo Essay: Resilience, Hope and Heritage of Uganda’s Refugee Child Heade…
Storyteller: Cinderella Ayebare ayebarecindy22@gmail.com Photographers: James Chanwat & Onenchan Peter Rony Meet Oslam, Taban, and Akisi, three young refugees’ child-headed families from South Sudan who symbolize strength and determination. Despite fleeing war-torn homes and overcoming trauma, they’re rebuilding their lives in…
4 October 2024, 1:14 pm
460,000 need palliative care services amidst challenges
Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares to celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, thousands of citizens suffer without access to essential palliative care services. Approximately 460,000 Ugandans require palliative care, but less than 15% receive these vital services. This staggering…