Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to address pressing issues concerning Africa’s development and the empowerment of its youth, the African Youth Commission, alongside its partners, has convened the annual Pan-African Youth Conference. Organized annually by the African Youth Commission and its partners, this conference serves as a …
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Madi Okollo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Madi Okollo district Woman Member of Parliament Hon Joanne Aniku Okia has appealed to women not to misuse their attained empowerment to despise their husbands. The caution comes amidst a surge in Gender Based Violence Cases (GBV) in the district. According to a …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a concerted effort to champion women’s economic empowerment in Uganda, the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), in collaboration with VISA, hosted a pioneering forum at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Oct. 24 underscoring the pivotal role of enhancing women’s access to tailored financial services and …
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Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | In 2017, Agnes Atim Apea (PhD) popularly known as ‘Mama Rice’; especially in northern Uganda, was named among most innovative women in the world by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). She joined the list of inspirational and influential women around the world for her role in …
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Ugandans marked the International Women’s Day in Dokolo on Wednesday, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni stressing that improved security produces an environment in which women and child issues can be raised and discussed. Officiating at the International Women’s Day celebrations in Northern Uganda, Museveni pointed out that discussing women or child issues …
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