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- Topista Twembi, a human rights officer at the Uganda Human Rights Commission Kabale Regional Office and one of the facilitators of the workshop, disclosed that their office handles seven to ten cases of domestic violence weekly.
RUBANDA: A section of Women leaders in Rubanda District have attributed the rising number of murders in the Kigezi Sub-region to an increase in domestic violence and the denial of conjugal rights within marriages.
The leaders led by their Chairperson Matilda Kyarukunda, District Vice Chairperson Prossy Kesafari Akampurira, and District Speaker Marry Waguma voiced these concerns today during a workshop aimed at empowering women leaders to access government programs. The workshop, held at Rukiiko Hall in Rubanda District, was organized by the office of the Minister of Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, in collaboration with Rubanda District LC5 Chairman, Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba.
Their apprehensions were sparked by a recent tragic incident involving the alleged murder of a 45-year-old woman, Niwamanya Shallon, by her husband, John Muhimba, in Karukara cell, Karukara Ward, Hamurwa Town Council in Rubanda District, for reasons yet unknown. According to Joyce Kenganzi, the Rubanda District Probation Officer, her office records three to four cases of gender-based violence and child neglect weekly. Topista Twembi, a human rights officer at the Uganda Human Rights Commission Kabale Regional Office and one of the facilitators of the workshop, disclosed that their office handles seven to ten cases of domestic violence weekly.
Kesafari and Twembi stressed the importance of cooperation, trust, honesty, and transparency among family members to mitigate domestic violence cases in the region. They commended Minister Henry Musasizi for his initiative and funding, stating that workshops like these would enlighten them on how to address family-related issues.
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Kasyaba attributed domestic violence cases in the area to poverty and drug abuse, which often result in conflicts between spouses. He also expressed gratitude towards Minister Musasizi for funding such workshops, suggesting that educating men could help reduce the incidence of domestic violence.
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