Uganda: Ldc Academic Registrar Fired Over Sexual Harassment of Students

The Law Development Centre(LDC) has fired its Academic Registrar, Everest Turyahikayo after being accused of sexually harassing female students. Read more »

Uganda: Activists Urge Parliament to Fast-Track Gender Bills to End Violence Against Women, Girls

The Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) has urged parliament to fast- track gender bills that were recently returned to the 11th Parliament to help tackle the issue of is violence… Read more »

Uganda: Hospital Apologises Seven Years Later for Hiding Surgeon's Error That Nearly Killed Woman

A hospital trust has apologised to a woman for failing to admit a surgeon had been responsible for a massive haemorrhage that almost killed her after a Caesarean section. Read more »

Uganda: Fighting Gender-Based Violence Will Help Reduce HIV - Activists

Activists from Care International Uganda, have urged Ugandans to join the fight against gender based violence which in return will help reduce the risk of HIV infection. Read more »

Uganda: Hands for Good Vows to Fight Violence Against Children

Parents and guardians have been urged to nurture, support and guide children instead of subjecting them to violence and pain. Read more »

Uganda: Among Calls for Implementation of Laws Aimed At Protecting Women Against GBV

Speaker Anita Among, has asked the government to kick off the implementation of the laws passed by Parliament aimed at protecting girls and women against gender-based violence. Read more »

Uganda: 'Being Married Doesn't Guarantee Automatic 50% Share of Property When You Separate', Court Rules

The Court of Appeal in Kampala has redefined matrimonial property rights for spouses in Uganda in its recent judgement. Read more »