Uganda’s representative at the Pan Africa parliament Veronica Babirye Kadogo says that government should stop relying on politicians in enforcing and implementation of the controversial laws. This came barely few days after the pan African Parliament resolved to compel African governments where FGM is being practiced to put more emphasis on ending this practice which […]
As Uganda today joins the world to mark the International day against Female Genital Mutilation, female legislators are concerned that the practice continues despite the existence of the law. Speaking to journalists, Mps including Florence Ibi, Sylvia Namabidde, Florence Namayanja and Grace Namara say there is need for more combined effort in creating more awareness […]
Uganda has taken vital steps in stopping Female Genital Mutilation also known as female circumcision, a cultural practice in some communities. The country joins the rest of the world to mark the day against Female Genital Mutilation on Wednsday. The day that is meant to promote zero tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, is marked every […]
The first ladies from the 42 countries around the world have signed a petition calling on the United Nation General Assembly to adopt a resolution to ban Female Genital Mutilation worldwide. The first ladies of Uganda, Burkinafaso, Benin, Italy, and other political leaders from Uganda including Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga, Kikizi East member […]