Menstrual stigma is a pervasive issue in many parts of the world, including Uganda. In Uganda, menstruation is often considered taboo. Many girls and women face discrimination and shame for something that is a natural body function. This stigma can lead to girls and women missing school or work, as well as impacting their mental and physical health. However,…
Orphanages refer to homes or institutions where orphans and vulnerable children stay and are given basic needs. Banning orphanages in Uganda will affect the number of orphans, vulnerable children, and those with disabilities. There are around 12.3% of orphan children in Uganda, where 420,000 have lost a mother,1,330,000 lost a father but around 402,500 of these children have lost…
Gender-based violence (GBV) is an everyday threat for Ugandan women and girls. National demographic data from 2020 reveal that 56% of married women aged 15-49 reported having suffered physical and/or sexual violence by a husband (Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 2021). More than one in three women (36%) had experienced sexual violence, most often from a partner; 28% reported victimization…
