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Masindi district to prioritise GBV in budgeting
MASINDI, December 9, 2024 — In a bid to combat gender-based violence [ GBV ] and other forms of violence against women and girls [VAWG], the Masindi District Local Government has committed…
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Fort Portal, Kabarole authorities intensify fight against HIV/AIDS among girls
FORT PORTAL, December 5, 2024 — Authorities in Fort Portal City and Kabarole district have intensified efforts in the battle against HIV/AIDS, with a particular focus on reducing its spread among young…
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Gender-based violence: Speaker Among calls for protection of boys and men
KAMPALA, November 30, 2024 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called for the protection of boys and men against gender-based violence [GBV] in homes and society at large. “Gender-based violence…
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Commonwealth leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind
APIA, October 23, 2024 — Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls in the 56…
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UN’s SHF moves to bolster participation of emerging economies in ongoing ISO/SIS process for global standards for menstrual products
GENEVA/STOCKHOLM, 2 October 2024 – The UN’s Sanitation and Hygiene Fund [SHF] is to give Swedish Institute for Standards [SIS] a grant of US$ 250,000 to support the participation of Low- and…
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Smallholder coffee farmers in Uganda grapple With EU regulations
KAMPALA, August 31, 2024 – In Kubewo village in eastern Uganda, children often go to work with their parents in the coffee gardens. Earnings from Arabica coffee are used, their parents and…
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Lack of proper parenting escalating teenage pregnancies in Masindi
MASINDI, July 22, 2024 – The increasing teenage pregnancies and violations of children’s rights in Masindi district have been attributed to poor parenting and lack of sex education. According to records from…
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Mbale Metropolitan Rotary Club installs new president
MBALE CITY, July 17, 2024 – The Director and Founder of Elgon Ngoma Troupe, Julius Walimbwa is the new President of Mbale Metropolitan Rotary Club, succeeding HCP Richard Obuwa. The installation of…
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Speaker Among castigates parents over early marriages
KAMPALA, June 12, 2024 – The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has warned parents, guardians, and cultural leaders to put an end to teenage pregnancies and child marriages, saying the vice is…
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ExxonMobil and NBA Africa launch Jr. NBA League in Angola
LUANDA, May 20, 2024 – Global energy company, ExxonMobil and National Basket Association Africa [NBA Africa] have launched a new Jr. NBA league in Luanda, Angola operated by PanAfricare, a non-profit organisation…
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