Summary:
- Honorable Atwakiire remarks shed light on the critical need to reevaluate educational strategies to cater to the holistic development of all children, irrespective of gender.
KABALE: The Kabale District Woman Member of Parliament, Honorable Catheline Atwakiire Ndamira, has expressed her concern regarding a growing disparity in educational opportunities between boys and girls, which has significantly impacted the education of boys, leading to a surge in school dropouts.
Addressing the audience on Sunday during the 50th-anniversary celebrations of Bishop Kivengere Girls’ Muyebe in Kabale District, which doubled as a thanksgiving and fundraising event, Honorable Atwakiire emphasized the urgent need to bridge this educational gap. She stressed the importance of providing equal educational opportunities to both genders as essential for the country’s development and the cultivation of responsible citizens.
Honorable Atwakiire highlighted the prevalent trend of focusing solely on the education of the girl child, neglecting the educational needs of boys, which poses serious implications for their future, particularly in the context of marriage. She underscored that such neglect could jeopardize the prospects of both genders and urged parents in Kabale District to prioritize the education of both boys and girls to ensure the nurturing of responsible citizens.
Honorable Atwakiire urged stakeholders to address this issue promptly, emphasizing the significance of collaborative efforts in promoting gender equality in education.
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The event was presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, the Rt Rev Gaddie Akanjuna. The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni was also represented by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Sarah Mateke as the guest of honor, who emphasized the importance of cooperation among married couples to combat gender-based and domestic violence.
