Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a joint effort to advance reproductive justice litigation, Reach A Hand, Uganda and Afya na Haki organized the 3rd Annual Reproductive Justice Litigation Dialogue, dubbed:GN Trybe Billi Now Now Pre-Youth Baraza, to discuss and address issues of unsafe healthcare, restrictive laws, and discriminatory practices …
Read More »Tooro kingdom, Reach A Hand hold annual youth conference
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tooro Kingdom, in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU),has held the Tooro Annual Youth Conference at the Kingdom headquarters in Fort Portal. The high-impact gathering on 18th July 2025, which was themed “We Lead: Cultural Voices Driving Change,” brought together hundreds of …
Read More »RAHU holds third BNN Summit, reinforces its commitment to youth advocacy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has held the third Billi Now Now (BNN) summit, an annual event under the Billi Now Now Movement. The summit was held at Reach A Head Headquarters in Lungujja in partnership with GN Trybe July 10th and 11th 2025, under the …
Read More »Over 20 schools showcase creative ways to better understand menstruation
Reach A Hand Uses Expressive Arts to Break Menstrual Health Stigma in Schools Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda, through its “Undo The Taboo” and “GN Trybe” initiatives, brought together over 1,000 students from more than 20 schools across the country to highlight the effectiveness of edutainment …
Read More »The hidden menstrual hygiene crisis among middle-class women
COMMENT | SHEILA KASABIITI | When menstrual hygiene is talked about, most times, it’s framed as an issue exclusive to underserved or rural communities. However, even middle-class girls and women who may not struggle with access or affordability face significant challenges, particularly when it comes to safe and dignified …
Read More »Omanyi Okuwuga Project reaches Masaka, Govt challenged to help communities end drowning
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the wake of increasing drowning incidents across Uganda, experts are urging the government to engage local communities more actively in water safety initiatives. This call comes on the heels of multiple media reports detailing recent drowning cases, including the tragic deaths of …
Read More »Sexual Violence in the Urban Informal Sector: Are existing laws failing women?
COMMENT | Benson Muhindo | When we talk about sexual violence in the workplace, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A boss assaulting their employee? A colleague harassing a fellow worker? But have you ever thought about the harassment that market vendors, street hawkers, female conductors, and other …
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