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Gender equality
28 March 2025, 3:36 pm
EU and UNICEF launch programme to support girls’ education in Northern Uga…
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa UNICEF is launching a comprehensive assistance programme aimed at supporting vulnerable girls’ secondary education in Uganda’s West Nile, Lango, and Acholi sub-regions. The programme, funded by the European Union (EU), will assist 5,000 vulnerable girls in…
18 March 2025, 12:23 pm
Has Uganda done enough to fight female genital mutilation practice?
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda is one of the African countries facing challenges in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), particularly in rural areas. The government, in collaboration with local and international organisations, has made significant strides in combating FGM.…
9 March 2025, 11:01 am
Swedish ambassador praises government for empowering women in leadership
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the Beijing Declaration 30 years ago, Uganda joined other countries yesterday in commemorating International Women’s Day. In Uganda, the event was held at Butemba College playgrounds in Bukwiri ward, Butemba town council, Kyankwanzi district. Under the…
6 March 2025, 10:17 am
Over 45 women to be awarded medals on women’s day commemoration
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 23rd March 1913, during the First World War, Russian women protested against it under the Julian calendar, which corresponded to 8th March in the Gregorian calendar used elsewhere. This became a global benchmark for Women’s Day…
7 December 2024, 10:06 am
Journalists trained to report on sexual and reproductive health rights
By Nakkazi Mercy KAMPALA, UGANDA – In an effort to improve the quality of reporting on sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Uganda, journalists from various media outlets have participated in an extensive training programme. The session, led by…