Danish, UNFPA envoys champion gender equality in Adjumani
The Principal Chief Administrative Officer of Adjumani District, Edema Richard, highlighted the success of the SAY project in different sectors of the district.
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Wars on women escalate as global conflicts reach record highs — UN report
The report also highlights a stark imbalance in global priorities. Military spending exceeded USD 2.7 trillion in 2024, yet women’s organizations in conflict zones received only 0.4 per cent of aid.
Amidst anti-gender push, hope pins on ICFP 2025 to shift gears towards SRHRJ for all
Activists are pinning hope on an upcoming global meet to galvanise a stronger and equitable response to deliver on these goals.
How bonded therapy dogs are supporting war survivors in Gulu
Anena Everline, a resident of Pageya Ward in Gulu City, lost her mother two years ago and fell into deep depression until she joined the Comfort Dog Project and received her therapy dog, Watwero.
UHRC Trains Lamwo police on human rights, refugee and host community protection
Civil society organisations working in Lamwo have previously raised concerns over cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and conflicts between refugees and host communities.
Nyanzi Martin Luther: Uganda’s teenage media mogul
With plans to expand Block FM into more international markets and further digitise his media empire, Nyanzi is poised to continue making waves in the industry.
APO Group’s Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard recognised as African Genius Nominee at 2025 awards
This nomination is a powerful validation of APO Group’s purpose, namely to champion Africa’s narratives, amplify Africa’s voices, and bridge Africa and the world,” APO Group’s Nicolas said.
Kalyegira: “Anita Among has ambitions to become Uganda’s head of state”
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is eyeing Residency, veteran journalist Timothy Kalyegira has claimed.
Preparations underway for 2nd memorial of Chief Awich
Rwot Awich was not only a leader but a custodian of tradition, a voice of peace during conflict and a bridge between the modern world and ancient Payira wisdom.
GDPU installs studio to advance music productions for the disabled
The real data on disabilities in Gulu District and Gulu City is not accurate. Current estimates put the total population of disabled people at about 10,000–12,000.
Not just women’s work: Gender equality is everyone’s fight in Uganda
In many parts of the world, in Uganda, gender inequality is a major barrier to health and wellbeing and northern Uganda’s maternal mortality rates remain among the highest in the country.
Gulu DP Union boosts mobility justice for disabled children and rural women
Vincent Odong, a wheelchair recipient from Pamiyai sub-county in Nwoya district, expressed hope that his new mobility will allow him to revive his tailoring and phone repair skills.