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1,000 Parish Women Leaders Trained on GBV

 / January 07,2026
Teenage pregnancies and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remain critical challenges affecting girls and women across Uganda, particularly in rural areas. The National Women’s Council (NWC), organized a Paralegal Skills Training for Parish Women’s Council Leaders in the Sebei Sub-region. The training was conducted in Kapchorwa District and attended by parish women…

Older Persons Income Security Focus

 / January 07,2026
Uganda commemorated the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) on 1st October 2025 at St. John Secondary School Playground in Jinja District. The celebrations were held under the theme “Enhanced Household Incomes: A Key to Dignity and Respect for Older Persons.” The event was presided over by the Vice President…

People harming others online must be brought to books

 / January 05,2026
People harming others online must be brought to books Members of Parliament Moses Kabuusu (Kyamuswa County) and Julius Tusiime Karuhanga (Rwampara East) have raised the alarm over the growing mental health burden linked to digital violence, urging action from stakeholders, including large-scale sensitisation and dialogues.They warned that Uganda risks losing…