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Violence against women
21 December 2024, 10:52 pm
Silent cries: tackling violence against women during christmas season- part 2
By Regina Nassanga In this second part of Abakyala Tweyogerere, the radio programme discusses contributing factors such as increased alcohol consumption, financial strain, and cultural taboos that discourage seeking help and it highlights the urgent need for awareness and support…
21 December 2024, 10:42 pm
Silent cries: tackling violence against women during christmas season- part 1
By Regina Nassanga The Christmas season is often seen as a time of joy, family, and celebration. Yet, for many women, it can be a period of heightened vulnerability to domestic violence and abuse. Abakyala Tweyogerere radio programme part one…
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…
3 March 2023, 9:44 pm
Nakawa women councillors trained on social media and digital security-UMWA
By Byamukama Aloysius Uganda Media Women’s Association has trained about 15 councillors from Nakawa Division in Kampala City at UMWA premises in Kisaasi. The training aimed at providing skills on use of digital tools to communicate with their electorate and…