Uganda's Gender Equality Gap 'Widest'

According to the 2014 Global Gender Gap Index, Uganda has dropped 42 places in the rankings of 140 countries - also reporting as the least gender-equal society in East Africa.

The Ugandan Women's Network organised a protest against harassment and attacks that have followed the signing of the Anti-Pornography Bill (file photo).

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