KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | As the world commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict on Thursday, the UN Refugee Agency called for an end to sexual violence in the war-torn eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In a statement posted …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPEPENDENT | A group of fathers from Kampala’s boda boda community have pledged to take a stand against sexual violence, particularly to protect young girls from exploitation. The commitment was made in Busega, a suburb of Kampala, during a special Father’s Day celebration organized by Fathers Arise, …
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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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United Nations, USA | Xinhua | UN Women voiced concern on Friday over the dire impact of Sudan’s conflict on women and girls and called for immediate action against sexual violence. “UN Women joins our partners in expressing our grave concern over the continued conflict in Sudan. As in all crises, …
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | A UN official on Tuesday urged the Ethiopian government to promptly sign onto an agreement with the world body to prevent conflict-related sexual violence. Pramila Patten, the UN secretary-general’s special representative on sexual violence in conflict, said extreme brutality and sexual violence have been hallmarks …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu says the church is committed not to remain silent on the gender based violence (GBV) acts in the country. This commitment was proclaimed as the world commemorates the 16 days of activism against …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Charles Elem Ogwal, has revealed that their office is to use a new technique of anatomically detailed dolls to prosecute more than 700 cases of sexual and gender based violence effective October 25th, 2021. Anatomically detailed dolls are specifically …
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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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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Female traders involved in cross border trade between Uganda-South Sudan have raised a red flag on sexual violence and extortion at security checkpoints along the Nimule-Juba highway. The women say they are sexually assaulted by armed security personnel along Elegu and Nimule borders. The conduct …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A survey by the Makerere University School of Public Health has indicated that many more men and boys are being battered, sexually abused, or forced into sex by women. The finding is based on a survey conducted in August 2020, among 2,500 adolescent boys and …
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