An NGO that supports the Implementation and bringing to Life Article 33 of the Supreme Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. #SDG5#VAWG#GenderEquality#GBV
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1995 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
ARTICLE 33: RIGHTS OF WOMEN
(1) Women shall be accorded full and equal dignity of the person with men.
(2) The State shall provide the facilities and opportunities necessary to enhance the welfare of women to enable them to
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@Habour_Center We need to Strengthen GBV Prevention Programs , Community-based interventions, education, and advocacy are essential in changing societal norms that perpetuate violence. This can reduce GBV, and thus, lower new HIV infection related to violence @Nawanyagaglori1 .
The timing of the arrest of Ms @SarahBireete and the manner of its execution following her sharp, sustained criticisms of the Kampala regime, her relentless pursuit of the rule of law, only confirms one thing - the democratic space in Uganda is throttled, strangled, and replaced with an authoritarian tendency dressing as a ‘democracy.’
If Sarah has committed any offence, accord her the dignity of a summons, interrogation, and processing for accountability.
Why storm, surround her home, and subject her to such humiliation of an unlawful ransacking of her home?
#FreeSarahBireete.
But solidarity must turn into systemic change. We need:
🔹 Stronger laws & accountability. No more impunity for perpetrators.
🔹 Funding for survivor services. Counseling & shelters must be accessible to all.
To every survivor: You are not alone. We believe you.
#EndVAWG
VAWG is not just a women’s issue it’s a global human rights crisis that demands urgent action. Every survivor deserves safety, justice, and unwavering support.
At London’s first international VAWG summit, leaders stood united with advocates worldwide to say #EnoughIsEnough.
Climate smart agriculture has been adopted by a group of women in Ayago Cell, and they all earn money to meet the basic needs of their homes. @MEAkwam spoke to them recently. #tndNews#tndNewsAt12
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Our Executive Director, @OjokOkot_, participated in the launch of #16DaysOfActivism in Gulu City today and delivered remarks on behalf of CSOs. He emphasised that ending #VAWG requires a collective effort across all sectors. Read his full speech here: https://t.co/2LOAadj792.
IJM Uganda strongly condemns the horrific act of domestic violence that led to the demise of Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei.
Rebecca’s young life was brutally cut short; ...
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THE COST ALONE.
The economic cost of SGBV to Uganda is significant. The World Bank estimated in 2019 that GBV costs the country approximately 1.5% of its GDP annually.
Figure reflects lost productivity, healthcare expenses, & social services expenditures. https://t.co/HxiKoH7cxK