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Gov’t Commits to Promote Positive Cultural Practices to Fight Violence against Women, Girls

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The Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development has committed to work with Traditional or Cultural institutions to decisively fight the negative socio-cultural practices that contribute to violence against women and girls. The commitment was made by the Minister of State for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, Sarah Kanyike while officiating at the launch of a research report entitled; Promoting…

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CCFU to Facilitate Opening of the National Railway Museum

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The Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) an organization that promotes and preserves cultural heritage in Uganda has revealed that all is set for the opening of the National railway museum which will be a preserve of Uganda’s railway heritage. The revelation was made during the opening of a three days exhibition dubbed “Our railway- Our history” organized at the…

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Senior District Development Officers Receive Motorcycles to Implement SAGE Program

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The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, through the Expanding Social Protection (ESP) Programme has delivered a total of 135 motorcycles to enhance implementation of the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) a Grant to older persons across the country. This delivered of the motorcycles which shall be distributed to 135 districts was held at Kololo Independence Grounds on…

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Kiboga District: Farmers Commend Sasakawa E-extension Program

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Farmers in Kiboga District have come out to appreciate Sasakawa Africa Association Uganda (SAA- Uganda) for the E-extension on-line program that has boosted their production levels during the COVID-19 Lockdown period. In August 2020, Sasakawa a nongovernmental organisation launched COVID 19 interventions to support extension service providers across the country in an effort to reach Farmers and increase production during…

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Museveni’s Divine Mandate to Restore Peace, Justice Still Stands- City Pastor Reveals

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A city pastor identified as Apostle Ronald Hope Witness of Full Knowledge of God International Ministries (FKGIM) has revealed that God is calling upon President Museveni to reflect on the divine call that was given to him if he is to secure another term in office. Ap. Ronald told the media at his church in Zana that according to a…

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African countries not prepared for COVID-19 vaccine – WHO

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An analysis by the World Health Organization – WHO on whether countries in Africa are ready for a COVID-19 vaccine has found that many are not ready. When they analyzed readiness data, they found only 49% have identified the priority populations for vaccination and have plans in place to reach them, and 44% have coordination structures in place. Only 24%…

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16 Days of Activism: UYAHF Calls for Visibility of Girls in Policy and Planning Processes

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As Uganda joins the rest of the World to commence the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Uganda Youth and Adolescent Health Forum (UYAHF) has called for more space and visibility of girls in planning and policy processes. The 16 days of Activism is an international campaign aimed at challenging violence against women and girls. The call to…

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CSOs Demand Urgent Passing of New Wetlands Policy, Bill

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Civil Society Organisations championing the preservation of wetlands have called upon government to expeditiously consider and pass the Wetlands policy and Bill so as to improve on the conservation and management of wetlands in Uganda. The call was made during Uganda’s wetlands policy and legislation review process that was held in Kampala by the Partners for Resilience (PfR) lead by…

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Rights Defenders Demand for Substantive UHRC Chairperson as Violations Escalate during Campaigns

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The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRDU) has called upon government to expeditiously appoint a substantive chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) following the increased human rights abuse during the general elections campaigns. While addressing the media in Kampala, the Human Rights Defenders (HRD) noted that the absence of a substantive Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson…

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