Women in Kisoro District have been encouraged to stand up for their rights as a key strategy to curb the rising cases of domestic violence within families.
The call was made on Tuesday during the official opening of a three-day workshop on gender-based violence and women’s rights, held at Nyakabande Sub-county headquarters. The workshop has attracted participants from various sub-counties across Kisoro and is facilitated by the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-Scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF) Uganda, in partnership with La Via Campesina.
Rashida Kabanda, the ESAFF Uganda Communication Officer, said the training specifically targets young women, who she described as fast learners and effective knowledge transmitters within their communities.
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Lydia Mugisha, the Chairperson of the Kisoro District Women Council, applauded ESAFF Uganda for empowering women in the region. She noted that many women remain unaware of their rights and are therefore vulnerable to abuse.
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Ntawera Funi Evary, the LCIII Chairperson of Nyakabande Sub-county, also praised the initiative, saying it will help empower women to strengthen family structures, many of which are currently affected by domestic violence.
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Several participants expressed appreciation for the training, saying they had acquired practical knowledge and were committed to applying it in their communities.
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