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Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA)
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, 2:43 pm
Transforming perspectives: Zam Nakityo shares insights from UMWA’s GBV trainin…
Byamukama Alozious Zam Nakityo, another participant in the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) training, shared her experience and how the programme has transformed her approach to covering gender-based violence (GBV) as a journalist. Reflecting on her struggles before attending the…
21 September 2024, 2:38 pm
Leticia Mmeeme: Prepared to apply new skills in GBV reporting
Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is intensifying its efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda through journalist training programmes aimed at enhancing the quality and impact of GBV reporting. Supported by funding from the Austrian Development…
20 September 2024, 8:24 pm
Ministry of Education urged to introduce gender studies course in universities
By Annet Nakato. The Ministry of Education has been urged to introduce a gender studies course in universities to promote gender equality and challenge stereotypes. Margaret Ssentamu, the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), emphasised that such…