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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…
3 October 2024, 12:02 am
Disabled persons seek increased media coverage to amplify critical issues
Byamukama Alozious The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has urged media outlets to increase coverage of disability issues, citing significant gaps in reporting, particularly in areas such as digital inclusion, sexual reproductive health, and climate change. At…
27 September 2024, 9:41 pm
Empowering youth living with HIV: Nine years of the Y+ beauty pageant
By Paul Kabali Today marked a significant milestone as the Y+ Beauty Pageant celebrated its ninth anniversary at Hotel Africana. This initiative, launched by the Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDS (UNYPA), has engaged over 1,092 young people,…
25 September 2024, 4:45 pm
A journalist highlights how there is need for training on GBV reporting
By Byamukama Alozious Peace Basemera, a journalist with UBC West Radio, has hailed a recent training on reporting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) as a game-changer. Organized by Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) with support…
22 September 2024, 8:31 pm
Global leaders unite to address pressing world challenges
By Annet Nakato At a historic summit, world leaders convened to tackle the most pressing global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, and threats to peace and security. The summit culminated in a landmark agreement, the Pact for the Future,…
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…