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Speaker Among urges girls to defy parents on early marriages

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among has asked parents and cultural leaders to put an end to teenage pregnancies and child marriages saying the vice is encouraged by the unfortunate practice of viewing girls as a commodity. Launching the Parliamentary Forum to end Child Marriages and Teenage Pregnancies …

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Physical, emotional and sexual violence worsened during lockdown

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Half of Ugandans (51%) believe that physical, emotional and sexual violence got worse in their communities during the coronavirus lockdown, a survey issued by Twaweza Uganda to commemorate the international Women’s day has revealed. The survey was conducted by Sauti za Wananchi in November, 2020 …

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Calls to end early marriages dominate Day of the Girl child

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Calls for action to end early marriages and other sexual abuses against girls have dominated the celebrations to mark International Day of the Girl Child in Uganda. The day, aimed at highlighting the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and fulfilment …

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