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Referral Pathways in case of GenderReferral Based Pathways Violence in case of Gender ...... Based Violence ...... 30 30
Recommendations ...... Recommendations ...... 30 30
Challenges ...... Challenges ...... 29 29
Gender and the Bible (The ChristianGender perspective and the Bible (The of Christian Gender perspective ...... of Gender ...... 28 28
Gender and the Law ...... Gender and the Law ...... 20 20
What is gender based discrimination?What ...... is gender based discrimination? ...... 18 18
...... 17 17 What is gender based violence? What is gender based violence?
...... 15 15 Gender stereotypes Gender stereotypes
...... 14 14 What then is gender? What then is gender?
Differences between gender and sexDifferences ...... between gender and sex ...... 13 13
Overview of the UJCC gender justiceOverview project of the...... UJCC gender justice project...... 11 11
Gender and Society ...... Gender and Society ...... 9 9
UJCCs effort in promoting equality ...... UJCCs effort in promoting equality ...... 8 8
Preface ...... Preface ...... 6 6
UJCC programme areas ...... UJCC programme areas ...... 5 5
About Uganda Joint Christian CouncilAbout ...... Uganda Joint Christian Council ...... 4 4
Table of Contents ...... 3 3 Table ofTable ofContents Contents Table of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ...... Table of Contents ...... Table of Contents 3 3
About Uganda Joint Christian CouncilAbout ...... Uganda Joint Christian Council ...... 4 4
UJCC programme areas ...... UJCC programme areas ...... 5 5
Preface ...... Preface ...... 6 6 Table of ContentsTable of Contents UJCCs effort in promoting equality ...... UJCCs effort in promoting equality ...... 8 8
GenderTable of and Contents Society ...... GenderTable of and Contents Society ...... 93 93 OverviewAbout Uganda of the Joint UJCC Christian gender CounciljusticeOverviewAbout project ...... Uganda of the Joint...... UJCC Christian gender Counciljustice project ...... 11 4 11 4 UJCC programme areas ...... UJCC programme areas ...... 5 5 Differences between gender and sexDifferences ...... between gender and sex ...... 13 13 Preface ...... Preface ...... 6 6
WhatUJCCs theneffort is ingender? promoting ...... equality ...... WhatUJCCs theneffort is ingender? promoting ...... equality ...... 14 8 14 8 Gender stereotypesand Society ...... Gender stereotypesand Society ...... 15 9 15 9 Overview of the UJCC gender justiceOverview project of the...... UJCC gender justice project...... 11 11 What is gender based violence? ...... What is gender based violence? ...... 17 17 Differences between gender and sexDifferences ...... between gender and sex ...... 13 13
What isthen gender is gender? based ...... discrimination?What ...... isthen gender is gender? based ...... discrimination? ...... 1814 1814 Gender stereotypesand the Law ...... Gender stereotypesand the Law ...... 2015 2015 What is gender based violence? ...... What is gender based violence? ...... 17 17 Gender and the Bible (The ChristianGender perspective and the Bible (The of Christian Gender perspective ...... of Gender ...... 28 28 What is gender based discrimination?What ...... is gender based discrimination? ...... 18 18
ChallengesGender and ...... the Law ...... ChallengesGender and ...... the Law ...... 2920 2920 RecommendationsGender and the Bible ...... (The ChristianRecommendationsGender perspective and the Bible ...... (The of Christian Gender perspective ...... of Gender ...... 3028 3028 Challenges ...... Challenges ...... 29 29 Referral Pathways in case of GenderReferral Based Pathways Violence in case of Gender ...... Based Violence ...... 30 30 Recommendations ...... Recommendations ...... 30 30
Referral Pathways in case of GenderReferral Based Pathways Violence in case of Gender ...... Based Violence ...... 30 30
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Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations About Uganda Joint Christian Council
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The Uganda Joint Christian Council is an ecumenical organization whose programmes. membership at present comprises the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The Uganda and the Uganda Orthodox Church. As a fellowship of Churches, UJCC education. civic provides a platform for its members to work towards greater mutual The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The understanding and unity, including articulating and addressing issues of departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments common concern. The founders of UJCC were inspired by Jesus’ prayer for programme. justice gender its unity among his disciples “that they may be one” (John17:21). The Council is wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The an associate member of the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), and the nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement World Council of Churches (WCC) and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Uganda. in inequality gender Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes region and Horn of Africa (FECCLAHA).
UJCC was founded in 1963 just a year after Uganda gained political Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral independence from the British on 9th October, 1962. This period was characterized by rivalry and hostility among the Christian denominations. leader religious a from counselling Seek Appreciation goes to Archbishop Leslie Brown of the Anglican Church Of friend close a or relative your Inform Uganda; Archbishop Joseph Kiwanuka of the Roman Catholic Church and council local the to Report Theodorous Nankyama of the Orthodox Church who against all odds formed police. the to Report the council to inculcate the principles of Christian brotherhood and sisterhood. These principles are based on Christ’s teaching which knows no ember Rem to point Important discrimination of colour, race, age, sex, status, and religion (John 10:10). The leadership of the Council is rotational. The current chairperson is the based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali. The co- marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination chairpersons are The Most Rev Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga and Metropolitan Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Jonah Lwanga. The three leaders together with the Secretary Generals of the out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to member churches constitute the Board of Trustees.
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marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
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Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
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gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
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civic education. education. civic civic education.
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programmes. programmes. programmes.
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Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
Vision: Christian witness through harmonious co-existence Recommendations
Mission: To promote consensus among men, women, youth and children in The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender the member churches to uphold Christian values, and address issues of programmes. economic and social justice through representation at various levels. The church should counter misinformation about gender through civic education. Core values The church should tap on the resources of relevant government Christian love departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich Justice its gender justice programme. Truthfulness The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the Reconciliation advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of Peace gender inequality in Uganda.
These values bind member churches together and influence choices and decisions made. Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Seek counselling from a religious leader UJCC programme areas Inform your relative or a close friend Report to the local council Ecumenism and interfaith Report to the police. Social services Peace justice and reconciliation Important point to Remember Human Rights and Good Governance Institutional strengthening and Capacity building Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
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gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
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its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
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civic education. civic education. education. civic
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programmes. programmes. programmes.
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Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
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police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
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Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations Preface trained and equipped with knowledge and relevant literature, including some statutes. Many outreach programmes such as radio talk shows, drama performances and dialogue meetings on gender Based Violence and The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The It is my pleasure to present to you this booklet which particularly sexual harassment in tertiary institutions have been undertaken programmes. is attempting to give some information about gender, with positive results. The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The society and the law. It invites you to think positively
education. civic on Gender related issues, Gen 1:26-27. I commend this booklet “Gender, Society and the Law” to you for reflection. It The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The provides basic information about the negative impact of gender-based departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments It is a fact that Gender inequality mainly affects violence and gender based discrimination and provisions of the Constitution of programme. justice gender its women and this constitutes a challenge to Uganda 1995, Uganda Gender Policy (2007) and other legislations. We have a wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The development in families, communities and the nation at large. Gender common duty to fight injustice. Use this booklet to champion gender equality; nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement Inequality comes as a result of unjustified denial of opportunities in the by so doing you will be expanding the frontiers of justice and righteousness! Uganda. in inequality gender spheres of education, employment, and inheritance of family assets including Special thanks to our Partner- Church of Sweden for funding the land. In order to respond to this challenge, we need to increase awareness documentation of this booklet. about the negative consequences of gender-based violence and gender based
discrimination. We also need to advocate with the government on institutional Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral challenges including poor funding of approved legislation like the Domestic
Violence Act, 2010 and the Prohibition of Genital Mutilation Act, 2010 among leader religious a from counselling Seek Rev. Fr. Dr Sylvester Arinaitwe Rwomukubwe A.J. others. There is also need to deal with the issue of negative practices and friend close a or relative your Inform Executive Secretary council local the to Report cultural attitudes and misleading presentation of gender issues. It is also important to emphasise that gender equality is not just about women issues; it police. the to Report is also not about ‘uniform treatment’ of women and men. It is about equal
ember Rem to point Important enjoyment of opportunities and rights which are enshrined in the Constitution of Uganda 1995 and various international instruments of which Uganda is a signatory. based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination In September, 2014, Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) launched the Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Gender Justice Project with the aim of providing platforms for member out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to churches to engage Ugandans on the issue of gender equality. A number of
Ecumenical Joint Action Committee (EJAC) officials in all regions have been
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
Preface trained and equipped with knowledge and relevant literature, including some Recommendations statutes. Many outreach programmes such as radio talk shows, drama performances and dialogue meetings on gender Based Violence and It is my pleasure to present to you this booklet which The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender particularly sexual harassment in tertiary institutions have been undertaken is attempting to give some information about gender, programmes. with positive results. society and the law. It invites you to think positively The church should counter misinformation about gender through on Gender related issues, Gen 1:26-27. civic education. I commend this booklet “Gender, Society and the Law” to you for reflection. It The church should tap on the resources of relevant government provides basic information about the negative impact of gender-based It is a fact that Gender inequality mainly affects departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich violence and gender based discrimination and provisions of the Constitution of women and this constitutes a challenge to its gender justice programme. Uganda 1995, Uganda Gender Policy (2007) and other legislations. We have a development in families, communities and the nation at large. Gender The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the common duty to fight injustice. Use this booklet to champion gender equality; Inequality comes as a result of unjustified denial of opportunities in the advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of by so doing you will be expanding the frontiers of justice and righteousness! spheres of education, employment, and inheritance of family assets including gender inequality in Uganda. Special thanks to our Partner- Church of Sweden for funding the land. In order to respond to this challenge, we need to increase awareness documentation of this booklet. about the negative consequences of gender-based violence and gender based discrimination. We also need to advocate with the government on institutional Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence challenges including poor funding of approved legislation like the Domestic
Violence Act, 2010 and the Prohibition of Genital Mutilation Act, 2010 among Rev. Fr. Dr Sylvester Arinaitwe Rwomukubwe A.J. Seek counselling from a religious leader others. There is also need to deal with the issue of negative practices and Executive Secretary Inform your relative or a close friend cultural attitudes and misleading presentation of gender issues. It is also Report to the local council important to emphasise that gender equality is not just about women issues; it Report to the police. is also not about ‘uniform treatment’ of women and men. It is about equal enjoyment of opportunities and rights which are enshrined in the Constitution Important point to Remember of Uganda 1995 and various international instruments of which Uganda is a signatory. Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. In September, 2014, Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) launched the Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Gender Justice Project with the aim of providing platforms for member to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! churches to engage Ugandans on the issue of gender equality. A number of
Ecumenical Joint Action Committee (EJAC) officials in all regions have been
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
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police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations UJCCs effort in promoting equality
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The council has over the years had its efforts geared to achieving gender programmes. equality. One of this is the councils Human Resource policy which spells out The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The that the recruitment of staff should be based on meritocracy and not sex. education. civic The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The council has an active gender programme. Through this program, the departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments council was able to draft a gender policy. In addition to this programme, the programme. justice gender its council has also been able to develop family life materials aimed at wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The emphasizing the role of parenting in child upbringing. nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement Uganda. in inequality gender The council has over the years mobilized women in the member churches to commemorate the world women’s Day of prayer. This has not only created harmony among women in the member churches but has also provided space Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral for women to discuss issues relating to their own development and participation in church related activities. In the recent past, the council has
also mobilized women to commemorate the 16 days of Activism against leader religious a from counselling Seek Gender Based Violence. These activities are being replicated by the women in friend close a or relative your Inform the member churches in various Dioceses across the country. council local the to Report police. the to Report In 2014, the Council attracted funding from the Church of Sweden to implement a project on Gender entitled “the Gender Justice Project”. In this ember Rem to point Important project, there are radio talk shows, dialogue with Universities and access to Justice in terms of medical care and referrals. based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination The council secretariat has offered support to the member churches on issues Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break of Gender e.g. to Diocese of West Buganda and Mukono. out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
Gender and Society Recommendations
The word gender essentially refers to ‘a state of being male or female’ with The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological differences. programmes. According to the Uganda Gender Policy (2007), ‘‘Gender is the social and The church should counter misinformation about gender through cultural construct of roles, responsibilities, status, access and control over civic education. resources and benefits between women and men, boys and girls in society.’’ The church should tap on the resources of relevant government Gender-based Violence and gender-based discrimination are twin evils which departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich are affecting both women and men, but the majority of victims are women. its gender justice programme. The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the Gender based violence is one of the main causes of poverty and suffering in advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of families and communities. It is manifested in wife and husband battering or gender inequality in Uganda. nagging, child neglect, physical abuse, economic, emotional and psychological abuse and other dehumanising acts involving criminal activities such as rape and defilement. According to the Uganda Police Crime and Traffic Offences Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Report of 2014, a total of 360 people were killed in 2013 as result of aggravated domestic violence which were mainly attributed to acting under Seek counselling from a religious leader the influence of alcoholic beverages. The victims were both male and female Inform your relative or a close friend adults as well as female and male juveniles. The number of victims, according Report to the local council to the Report was more than twice the number of people killed in 2012. Report to the police. Gender based discrimination is also widely practised in the country and the main victims are women. It is characterised by exclusion from the enjoyment Important point to Remember of certain basic rights and opportunities, notably in the spheres of political Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based leadership, access to education, control over land and other assets, and access discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. to credit facilities. Women who constitute the majority population of this country are poorly represented in political leadership positions across the Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up country. They are also grossly under-represented in public service jobs, to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
especially at decision-making levels. As a result poverty is much more visible
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations among the women, despite the fact that they are the main producers of agricultural products which form the backbone of Uganda’s economy. The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The Article 33 of the Constitution of Uganda 1995 provides that women shall be programmes. accorded full and equal dignity with men. It also provides that women shall The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The have the right to equal treatment with men which shall include equal education. civic opportunities in political, economic and social activities. It also provides that The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The ‘‘women shall have the right to affirmative action for the purpose of departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments redressing imbalances created by history, tradition and customs’’. As pointed programme. justice gender its out above, these imbalances are manifested in various spheres including wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The education, political leadership, and employment where women are thinly nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement represented. Likewise, very few women own productive assets such as land. Uganda. in inequality gender Women are also being subjected to discrimination in matters to do with succession rights.
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
leader religious a from counselling Seek friend close a or relative your Inform council local the to Report police. the to Report
ember Rem to point Important based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
Overview of the UJCC gender justice project Recommendations
Background The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender programmes. The Constitution of Uganda 1995, the Government Gender Policy (2007) and The church should counter misinformation about gender through various international instruments including the international Convention on civic education. the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) The church should tap on the resources of relevant government guarantee equal rights to men and women in social economic and political departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich spheres. However the reality is that women in Uganda are still lagging behind its gender justice programme. in a number of social indicators especially in the fields of education, The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the employment and access to resources advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of gender inequality in Uganda. The church has an obligation to fight against all forms of injustice hence UJCC launched the Gender Justice Project. Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence The gender justice project goal Seek counselling from a religious leader To increase awareness on gender-based violence among religious leaders, Inform your relative or a close friend students in tertiary institutions and communities in four districts in order to Report to the local council spur action aimed at reducing the scourge. Report to the police.
Areas of focus Important point to Remember
To build the capacity of representatives of regional Ecumenical Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Joint Action Committees (EJACs) including Gender Desk officers in UJCC discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. member churches on the issue of gender justice. This will be done in all the Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up UJCC regions in Uganda to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations To work with student leaders in four tertiary institutions to explore the scope and magnitude of Gender Based Violence in those institutions and The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The identify ways and means of reducing the scourge. This will involve dialogue programmes. meeting with students and administrations of the target universities in order The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The to explore ways of mitigating the scourge in universities. The universities education. civic where the project will be implemented include; Mbarara University of science and Technology and Gulu University- both government institutions and The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The Uganda Christian University and Uganda Martyrs University- both Private. departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments programme. justice gender its To support victims of Gender-Based violence to access justice and wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement where possible, medical help. This will be done only in the four districts of Lira Uganda. in inequality gender (Ogur sub-county), Kasese (Karusandara sub-county), Kampala (Makindye Division) and Kapchorwa( Kaptanya Sub-county).
To provide platforms for dialogue on empowering women socially, Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral economically and politically so that their contributions in nation-building can be maximized. This will be done through radio talk shows across the entire leader religious a from counselling Seek country friend close a or relative your Inform council local the to Report To provide platforms for discussions and recommendations. During police. the to Report project reviews, different stake holders will be met.
ember Rem to point Important based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
Differences between gender and sex Recommendations SEX GENDER Biological Socially constructed The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender Given at birth Not given at birth programmes. The church should counter misinformation about gender through Does not depend on any context Can change according to context( civic education. social, cultural, economic and political etc The church should tap on the resources of relevant government departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich Can’t change Can change its gender justice programme. EXAMPLES EXAMPLES The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the Only women give birth Women can perform advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of activities traditionally seen as for gender inequality in Uganda. men Women breast feed Men can take care of children and educate them as well as women Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Note: Most of the elements that are identified with women/ men (roles and Seek counselling from a religious leader behaviour) are not fixed biologically. They are not natural or universal but Inform your relative or a close friend socially and culturally determined. They are shaped by different societal and Report to the local council cultural values. Report to the police.
Therefore, what is constructed or learned can be deconstructed and Important point to Remember unlearned. However, change can threaten the status quo in society and in the context of male domination; any change that may open up opportunities for Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based women can strongly be resisted by men as well as women who want to discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. protect the status quo. Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations What then is gender?
Socially constructed differences between men and women. This can change The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The overtime and vary from society to society. programmes. The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The Identifying gender and sex roles education. civic The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The Below are a number of activities. In order to help you understand the departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments difference between gender and sex, try doing this exercise on your own. Get programme. justice gender its two (2) small Manila paper cuts. Write the words men/boy on one then the wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The words women/ girls on the other. Hang the two words separately on the wall. nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement After writing each of the following roles given below on small manilas, arrange Uganda. in inequality gender them according to whether they are performed by only males or female. After this interchange the two manilas previously belonging to female and male roles and see whether they still apply. Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Examples of roles, activities and occupations that can help distinguish between sex and gender roles include; politician, home maker, manager, leader religious a from counselling Seek model, chef, hairdresser, bus driver, teacher, construction worker, secretary, friend close a or relative your Inform Doctor, Engineer, president, clerk, lawyer, giving birth, grows a beard, council local the to Report menstruates, breast feed, takes care of children, provides for the family, takes police. the to Report care of children, collecting water, herds cattle, fetches firewood, goes to school, cleans the house, fixes the car, mows the lawn, washes dishes, goes to ember Rem to point Important university, watches soccer, drinks beer, sews clothes, plays with dolls, plays with guns, owns land, drives a car, changes light bulbs, plays soccer, plays golf, based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping plays net ball, cooks etc1 marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Note: Only sex roles are not interchangeable but all the rest are. out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
1 diakonia TOT manual on gender mainstreaming (facilitated by gender links)
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
Understanding gender and sex roles Recommendations FUNCTION SEX GENDER Breast feeding X The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender Cooking X programmes. Menstruation X The church should counter misinformation about gender through Managing X civic education. The church should tap on the resources of relevant government Growing a beard X departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich Boxing X its gender justice programme. Voice breaking X The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the Knitting X advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of Decision making X gender inequality in Uganda. Ibid pg 19
Note: Gender begins with us (we construct gender) but sex is biological. For example when you become widowed, you have to mourn your man forever, Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence yet men can marry immediately after burial. Does that mean that women do not have emotions? When wedding, your father hands you over to another Seek counselling from a religious leader man so it’s from man to man, (although the practice is starting to change in Inform your relative or a close friend some cases). When a white beats a black, it is considered racism but when a Report to the local council man beats his wife, it is considered normal. The scenarios are varied but these Report to the police. are just a few Important point to Remember We have to revisit the socialization process- how we bring up boys and girls Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Gender stereotypes discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Stereotypes are socially constructed beliefs about men and women. They are to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
constructed through sayings, proverbs songs etc. stereotypes reduce an
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations individual to mere instance and unduly fix mental impressions that are made unchangeable. The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The 1) Proverbs, idioms and sayings .e.g. Never say no to a man, women programmes. are gossipers, girls don’t climb trees, talk like a man, women are The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The like flowers- they don’t last long, marry for me a donkey, a woman education. civic is a man’s property, women and children are the same, a hen does The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The not crow, men do not cry like women, only men offer gifts to departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments shrines, Omusajatabaw’omu (asajalata) literally meaning a man can programme. justice gender its not have only one woman. wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement 2) Songs e.g Omusaja agwana mucupa… (meaning a man can fit in a Uganda. in inequality gender bottle) Enkolaya taxi bwojikowa ngaovamu… (Meaning when you are tired of a taxi you walk out...) Langoloyot entowabineno kanyarwuu otweroot… (In Acholi but literally translated to mean Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral ‘determining the bride wealth is easy but we shall see if your daughter will manage the house’ etc. leader religious a from counselling Seek friend close a or relative your Inform 3) Religion- e.g.1 Tim 2: 9-15, reinforces violence, whereas John 8; 1- council local the to Report 11 sees Jesus condemning Violence when people wanted to stone police. the to Report the woman caught in adultery to death etc.
ember Rem to point Important 4) Culture e.g. in some cultures, women do not eat chicken etc. based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
DANGERS OF STEREOTYPES Recommendations
Encourage GBV/D The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender Leads to violation of Women’s / men’s rights programmes. Cause low self-esteem thus limited participation The church should counter misinformation about gender through Promote enslavement civic education. Excuses men from taking domestic responsibilities The church should tap on the resources of relevant government departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich What is gender based violence? its gender justice programme. The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the Gender based violence is harm directed against a person or group of people advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of on account of them being either male or female. This is viewed especially from gender inequality in Uganda. the biological aspect. Where GBV manifests, we have the perpetrators and the victims. However, a majority of the victims are female. GBV is so common in Uganda and manifests its self in many forms. These include; Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
1. Sexual forms- Unwanted acts of sexual nature Seek counselling from a religious leader Inform your relative or a close friend • Denial of sex Report to the local council • Rape Report to the police. • Defilement • Touching sexual parts of a woman/ man without consent Important point to Remember • Sexual Harassment • Cheating Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based • Forced early marriage discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. • Watching and besetting Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up • Insulting the modesty of a woman (making a signal or sound to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
related to sex) • Female Genital Mutilation in some parts of Uganda.
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations 2. Emotional violence – Acts that make a person humiliated afraid or feel unworthy The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The programmes. • Verbal Insult /name calling/ use of the tongue The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The • Undressing women in public (pornographic act) education. civic • Psychological Provocation as a result of indecent dressing code The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The • Rejection and abandonment after pregnancy leading to abortion departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments • Insulting the modesty of a woman programme. justice gender its • Belittling comments wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement What is gender based discrimination? Uganda. in inequality gender Refers to giving preferential treatment to someone on the basis of them being either male or female. It also manifests its self in many forms and these Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral include:
leader religious a from counselling Seek 1. Social Discrimination friend close a or relative your Inform council local the to Report • Discrimination in employment opportunities police. the to Report • Favouritism in education i.e. boys are often given priority • Women are underrepresented in public service employment ember Rem to point Important • Women do not attend clan meetings • Leadership position is a reserve for men in the clans based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping • Leisure is limited for women marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break 2. Political discrimination out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
• Most political positions such as Directly elected Members of Parliament and Local council 111 and V are filled by men
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
• There is bias in voting as both men and women tend to favour Recommendations males. • Females are perceived to be weak leaders The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender • Decision making is mostly by male programmes. The church should counter misinformation about gender through 3 Economic civic education. The church should tap on the resources of relevant government • Denial of property ownership (all family property belong to departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich the man) its gender justice programme. The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the • Grabbing land from widows and orphans so widows and advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of orphans do not inherit property gender inequality in Uganda. • Wills do not include girls
• Funds are managed by men Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
• Land ownership is mostly by men- women are only witnesses Seek counselling from a religious leader in signing land agreements Inform your relative or a close friend Report to the local council 4. Discrimination based on cultural beliefs e.g. Report to the police.
• Denial of certain types of foods e.g. chicken and eggs to the Important point to Remember women in some communities within Uganda Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based What to note: discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Gender as a concept seeks to transform societal norms that mediate women to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
and men’s lives so it can be contested by both women and men especially if it threatens their identities at a deeper level.
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations Gender and the Law
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The Gender issues are addressed in the Constitution of Uganda 1995, the Uganda programmes. Gender Policy (2007) and various pieces of legislation. The following is an The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The overview of the provisions of the Constitution, the Uganda Gender Policy the education. civic Penal Code Act, the Succession Act, the Children Act, the Employment Act, the The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The land (Amendment) Act, the domestic Violence Act, the Prohibition of Genital departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments Mutilation Act and the Equal Opportunities Act on gender. programme. justice gender its wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The 1. The Constitution of Uganda 1995 nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
Uganda. in inequality gender The Constitution of Uganda 1995 provides that all persons are equal before and under the law in political, economic, social and cultural spheres and in every other respect and shall enjoy equal protection of the law2. It prohibits Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral discrimination on the ground of sex, race, colour, ethnic origin, tribe, birth, creed or religion, social or economic standing, political opinion or disability3. It leader religious a from counselling Seek enjoins the State to provide facilities to enhance the welfare of women to friend close a or relative your Inform enable them realize their full potential and advancement4. It also obliges the council local the to Report State to protect women and their rights, taking into account their unique police. the to Report status and natural maternal function. Furthermore, the Constitution gives women the right of ‘affirmative action’ aimed at redressing imbalances ember Rem to point Important created by history, tradition and custom5. based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination 2 Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Article 21 (1) out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to 3 Article 21 (2)
4 Article 33 (2) 5 Article 33 (5)
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
2. Uganda Gender Policy (2007) Recommendations
The Uganda Gender Policy 2007 covers the period 2007-20176. The aim of the The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender policy is to ensure that all government policies and programmes, in all areas programmes. and at all levels, are consistent with the long-term goal of eliminating gender The church should counter misinformation about gender through inequalities7. civic education. The church should tap on the resources of relevant government Gender inequality is defined in the Policy as ‘’the ability of men and women, departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich boys and girls to enjoy the same status and have equal opportunity to realise its gender justice programme. their potential to contribute to socio-cultural, economic and political The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the development.8’’It has three dimensions: (a) equality in capabilities in advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of education and health, (b) opportunities to utilize capabilities to earn incomes gender inequality in Uganda. and live to full potential, and (c) ability to influence outcomes9.
The objective of the Gender Policy is to evolve a society that is both informed Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence and conscious of gender and development issues and concerns10. This entails
promoting maximum and equal participation of both men and women in Seek counselling from a religious leader economic, political and social and cultural development which is essential for 11 Inform your relative or a close friend sustainable development . Report to the local council Report to the police.
Important point to Remember
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based 6Gender Policy at page iv discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. 7 Ibid at page 32 8 Ibid at Page 32 Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up 9Ibid at Page 32 to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
10 Page 33 of the Policy 11 Page iv of the Policy
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations 3. The Penal Code Act
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Penal Code Act [Cap 120] outlaws various offences including those programmes. targeting women on the basis of their gender. It also prescribes punishments The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The for those offences including (a) rape and defilement the maximum penalty for 12 education. civic which is death, depending on the gravity of the offence ; (b) indecent assault The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The against a woman or girl which is punishable with a term of imprisonment for a 13 departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments term not exceeding fourteen years ; (c) ‘insulting the modesty of a woman’ 14 programme. justice gender its which is punishable with imprisonment for one year; (d) defilement of idiots wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The or imbeciles which is punishable with imprisonment for fourteen 15 nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement years; attempted defilement of a girl under the age of eighteen years which is Uganda. in inequality gender punishable with imprisonment for eight years, and procuring unlawful carnal knowledge of a woman or girl under the age of twenty-one years which is punishable with imprisonment for seven years.16 Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral 4. The Succession Act
leader religious a from counselling Seek The Succession Act provides for the management of the estate of persons who friend close a or relative your Inform have died intestate (without making a will) and those who have died testate council local the to Report (after making a will). Some provisions of the Act have been expunged (struck police. the to Report out, nullified) on the ground of gender discrimination including the following: (a) Section 2 (n) (i) and (ii) which provided that for purposes of determining a ember Rem to point Important ‘’legal heir’’ (nearest kin of the deceased) a paternal ancestor shall be preferred to a maternal ancestor, and a male relative shall be preferred to a based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination 12Section 124 of the Act as amended by the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2007 13 Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Section 128 (1) of the Penal Code Act out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to 14 Section 28 (3) of the Penal Code Act
15 Section 130 of the Penal Code Act 16 Section 131 of the Penal Code Act
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
female relative. Sections 14, 15, 26, 27, 29, 43 and 44 of the Act were struck Recommendations out by the Constitutional Court on ground of discrimination between the 17 sexes . The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender programmes. The Act provides that where a deceased has died intestate and is survived by a The church should counter misinformation about gender through customary heir, a spouse and lineal descendant and a dependant relative, his civic education. estate shall be divided as follows: the customary heir shall receive 1%, the The church should tap on the resources of relevant government spouse shall receive15%; the dependant shall receive 9%, and the lineal departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich descendants shall receive75%. Where the deceased is not survived by a its gender justice programme. spouse or dependant, the lineal dependants shall also, in addition to their own The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the share, receive a proportion of the property that should have gone to them. advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of gender inequality in Uganda. 5. The Children Act
The Children Act provides, among others, for the care, protection and maintenance of children. It provides that a child shall have the right to live Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence with his or her parents. It obliges local authorities to support children. The Act enjoins a parent having custody of the child to maintain the child. It sets out Seek counselling from a religious leader the basic rights of the child which are: (a) education and guidance, (b) Inform your relative or a close friend immunisation, (c) adequate diet, (d) clothing, (e) shelter, and (f) medical Report to the local council attention. Furthermore, the Act also provides that any person who is in charge Report to the police. of a child shall protect the child from discrimination, violence, abuse, and neglect18. The First Schedule to the Act provides that in determining any Important point to Remember matter relating to the welfare of the child, due regard shall be had to the child’s age, sex, background and any other relevant circumstances. The Act Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based also provides for Family and Children Court. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up 17Advocacy for Women in Uganda Vs. Attorney General, Constitutional Petition to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
No 13/05/ and 05/66 18 Part II. 5 (2) of the Children’s Act
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations 6. The Employment Act
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of programmes. race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion and national extraction, or the HIV 19 The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The status or disability of a person but it allows exclusion or preference based on education. civic the inherent nature of the job. It also provides as follows: (a) it imposes upon The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The every employer the obligation to pay male and female equal remuneration for departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments work of equal value; (b) it prohibits sexual harassment in employment, (c) it programme. justice gender its obliges every organisation employing more than twenty five people to have a 20 wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The policy on sexual harassment ; (d) it provides that an employee who is sexually nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement harassed is entitled to lodge a complaint with a Labour Officer who is Uganda. in inequality gender mandated to make an appropriate order, and (e) it gives a female employee the right to leave of 60 working days.21 A male employee has four-day paternity leave. Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral 7. The Land (Amendment) Act
leader religious a from counselling Seek The Act guarantees the right of every spouse to enjoy security of occupancy 22 friend close a or relative your Inform over family land. This entails accessing and living on the land . It provides that council local the to Report no spouse (husband or wife) shall sell or enter into any transaction involving police. the to Report land without the consent of the other spouse. A spouse whose consent is required has the right to lodge a caveat on the certificate of title of any land ember Rem to point Important which is the subject of an intended sale or any other form of transaction23. based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination 19 Section 6 (3) of the Employment Act 2006 Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break 20 Section 7 of the Employment Act out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to 21 Section 56 of the Employment Act
22 Section 38A of the Land (Amendment) Act 2004 23
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
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programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
8. The Domestic Violence Act Recommendations
Domestic violence is defined under the Domestic Violence Act 2010 as any act The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender or omission of a perpetrator which harms, injures or endangers the health, programmes. safety, life, limb or well-being, whether physical or mental, of the victim. It The church should counter misinformation about gender through involves physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological and economic civic education. abuse. Domestic violence, under the Act, is committed by a perpetrator who is The church should tap on the resources of relevant government in a domestic relationship with the victim, a relationship that involves departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich marriage or family tie or connection or control or employment24. its gender justice programme. The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the ‘Economic abuse’ entails deprivation of economic resources and assets or advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of means of livelihood. ‘Emotional, verbal and psychological abuse’ entails use of gender inequality in Uganda. degrading and humiliating conduct towards the victim. ‘’Harassment’’ entails a pattern of conduct which induces fear in the victim. ‘’Intimidation’’ is also a form of conduct which induces fear. ‘’Physical abuse’’ entails causing injury. Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence ‘’Sexual abuse’’ is a pattern of conduct which is designed to degrade and
humiliate the victim. The Act gives local council courts the power to hear Seek counselling from a religious leader complaints relating to domestic violence. Court has power to make the Inform your relative or a close friend following orders: caution, (b) apology to the victim, (c) counselling, (d) Report to the local council community service, (e) a fine not exceeding twenty five currency points25, (f) Report to the police. compensation, (g) Reconciliation, (h) (i) Restitution, (j) and Attachment and sale. Court also has the power to make a protection order which entails restraining the victim from stalking or harassing the victim. Important point to Remember
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based The Act spells out the duties of the Police which include giving advice on discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. shelter, arranging medical examination, advising the victim on the right to Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
24 Section 3 of Domestic Relations Act 25 A currency point is equivalent to twenty thousand shillings
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
26 Recommendations apply for relief or make a complaint to a local council court . It stipulates the 10. The Equal Opportunities Act duties of the medical practitioners including giving medical assistance, documenting visits made by the victim, advising the victim to file a complaint The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Act provides for the Equal Opportunities Commission a Chairperson, Vice- and testifying in court27. The Domestic Violence Regulations, 2011 spells out programmes. Chairperson, at least one person with disability a youth and two women who the mode of implementing the Act28. The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The shall be appointed by the President and approved by Parliament36. The
education. civic functions of the Commission include monitoring, evaluating and ensuring that The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The 9. The Prohibition of Genital Mutilation Act policies, laws, plans, programs, activities, practices, traditions, cultures, usages departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments and customs of organs of State at all levels, statutory bodies and agencies; 29 programme. justice gender its This Act prohibits female genital mutilation , an offence which is punishable public bodies and authorities; private businesses, are compliant with equal 30 wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The with imprisonment not exceeding ten years. It also provides that if the act opportunities and affirmative action in favour of marginalized groups37. nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement causes death or disability or the perpetrator is a relative or guardian or person Uganda. in inequality gender with control over the victim or the perpetrator has HIV/AIDS or the genital The Commission has power to investigate on its own initiative or on a mutilation is done by a health worker, the offender shall be liable to life complaint made by any person any matter which seems to amount to or 31 imprisonment . The Act provides that any person, who carries out genital constitute discrimination or undermine equal opportunities38. The functions of 32 Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral mutilation on herself, is liable to imprisonment not exceeding ten years . It the Commission also include promoting public awareness, understanding and also provides that culture and religion is not a defence in female genital acceptance of equal opportunities and treatment in employment or 33 mutilation offence . It provides for compensation of the victim by the enjoyment of human rights39 leader religious a from counselling Seek 34 perpetrator . It also obliges any person who knows that genital mutilation is friend close a or relative your Inform 35 being carried out to report the same to the Police . council local the to Report 36 police. the to Report Section 51 (1) and (2) of the Act 37 26 Section 14 (1) of the Act Section 7 of the Act 38 27 Section 14 (2) of the Act Section 8 of the Act ember Rem to point Important 39 Section 14 (2) (c) of the Act 28 SI 2011 No 58 29 based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping This is the act of cutting the genitalia of the woman 30 Section 2 of the Act marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination 31 Section 3 of the Act Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break 32 Section 4 of the Act 33 out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to Section 10 of the Act
34 Section 13 of the Act 35 Article 16 of the Act
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
26 apply for relief or make a complaint to a local council court . It stipulates the 10. The Equal Opportunities Act Recommendations duties of the medical practitioners including giving medical assistance, documenting visits made by the victim, advising the victim to file a complaint The Act provides for the Equal Opportunities Commission a Chairperson, Vice- The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender and testifying in court27. The Domestic Violence Regulations, 2011 spells out Chairperson, at least one person with disability a youth and two women who programmes. the mode of implementing the Act28. shall be appointed by the President and approved by Parliament36. The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
functions of the Commission include monitoring, evaluating and ensuring that civic education. 9. The Prohibition of Genital Mutilation Act policies, laws, plans, programs, activities, practices, traditions, cultures, usages The church should tap on the resources of relevant government and customs of organs of State at all levels, statutory bodies and agencies; departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich 29 This Act prohibits female genital mutilation , an offence which is punishable public bodies and authorities; private businesses, are compliant with equal its gender justice programme. 30 with imprisonment not exceeding ten years. It also provides that if the act opportunities and affirmative action in favour of marginalized groups37. The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the causes death or disability or the perpetrator is a relative or guardian or person advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of with control over the victim or the perpetrator has HIV/AIDS or the genital The Commission has power to investigate on its own initiative or on a gender inequality in Uganda. mutilation is done by a health worker, the offender shall be liable to life complaint made by any person any matter which seems to amount to or 31 imprisonment . The Act provides that any person, who carries out genital constitute discrimination or undermine equal opportunities38. The functions of 32 mutilation on herself, is liable to imprisonment not exceeding ten years . It the Commission also include promoting public awareness, understanding and Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence also provides that culture and religion is not a defence in female genital acceptance of equal opportunities and treatment in employment or 33 mutilation offence . It provides for compensation of the victim by the enjoyment of human rights39 34 Seek counselling from a religious leader perpetrator . It also obliges any person who knows that genital mutilation is 35 Inform your relative or a close friend being carried out to report the same to the Police . Report to the local council 36 Section 51 (1) and (2) of the Act Report to the police. 37 26 Section 14 (1) of the Act Section 7 of the Act 38 27 Section 14 (2) of the Act Section 8 of the Act 39 Section 14 (2) (c) of the Act Important point to Remember 28 SI 2011 No 58 29 This is the act of cutting the genitalia of the woman Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based 30 Section 2 of the Act discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. 31 Section 3 of the Act 32 Section 4 of the Act Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up 33 Section 10 of the Act to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
34 Section 13 of the Act 35 Article 16 of the Act
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations Gender and the Bible (The Christian perspective of Gender)
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The Christianity is based on biblical teachings and values. The following verses are programmes. key pointers to the Christian perspective of gender equality from which we can The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The draw inspiration: education. civic The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The a) Genesis 1:26 departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments programme. justice gender its “So God created man in his image, in his image he created him; male and female he created them”. wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement b) Acts 18:26 Uganda. in inequality gender He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him and explained to him the way of the Lord more accurately. Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral c) Gal 3:26-28
leader religious a from counselling Seek “For as many of you who were baptised by Christ have put on Christ. friend close a or relative your Inform There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, neither is council local the to Report neither male or female, for you are all one in Christ” police. the to Report d) 1 peter 3:1-2 “Likewise wives, be subject to your husbands, so that ember Rem to point Important even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see you respectful based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping and pure in conduct. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination e) 1 peter 3:7 “Likewise husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way showing honour to the woman as the weaker Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that
your prayers may not be hindered”.
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Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
Report to the police. police. the to Report Report to the police.
Report to the local council council local the to Report Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education. education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
f) Luke 1:26-38 Recommendations
God chose a woman to give birth to the saviour of the world The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender programmes. g) Luke 8:1-3 The church should counter misinformation about gender through Many women were involved in our Lord Jesus’ Ministry civic education. The church should tap on the resources of relevant government h) Malachi 2:15-16 departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich its gender justice programme. God hates divorce and Violence The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of gender inequality in Uganda. Challenges
Lack of political commitment characterised by poor funding of Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence gender programmes by the government remains a major challenge in the struggle for gender equality. Seek counselling from a religious leader Inform your relative or a close friend Negative cultures and attitudes and misleading, non-objective Report to the local council presentation of gender issues is another challenge. It is important Report to the police. to emphasize that gender equality is not about “uniform treatment of women and men. It is about equality in terms of access to Important point to Remember opportunities and rights which are enshrined in the law. Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out! out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping
Important point to Remember Important point to Remember ember Rem to point Important
Report to the police. Report to the police. police. the to Report
Report to the local council Report to the local council council local the to Report
Inform your relative or a close friend Inform your relative or a close friend friend close a or relative your Inform
Seek counselling from a religious leader Seek counselling from a religious leader leader religious a from counselling Seek
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral
gender inequality in Uganda. gender inequality in Uganda. Uganda. in inequality gender
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The
its gender justice programme. its gender justice programme. programme. justice gender its
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The
civic education. civic education. education. civic
The church should counter misinformation about gender through The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The
programmes. programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The
Recommendations Recommendations Recommendations
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
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marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
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council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
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nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
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programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
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education. civic civic education.
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programmes. programmes.
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Recommendations Recommendations
Recommendations Recommendations
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ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
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out! Speak quite. keeping by “men” be to to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up up brought are who men for especially silence of culture the Break Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
marriage. your or life your cost may discrimination discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
based based - gender and violence based - gender about silent Keeping Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
ember Rem to point Important Important point to Remember
police. the to Report Report to the police.
council local the to Report Report to the local council
friend close a or relative your Inform Inform your relative or a close friend
leader religious a from counselling Seek Seek counselling from a religious leader
Violence Based Gender of case in Pathways Referral Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Uganda. in inequality gender gender inequality in Uganda.
nd the elimination of of elimination the nd a women of dignity the of advancement advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
wide campaign for the the for campaign wide - nation a spearhead should Church The The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
programme. justice gender its its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich enrich to organisations society civil and agencies and departments departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government government relevant of resources the on tap should church The The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
education. civic civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through through gender about misinformation counter should church The The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes. programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender gender of funding State increased for advocate should Church The The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations Recommendations
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember
Report to the police.
Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations
Recommendations
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender programmes. The church should counter misinformation about gender through civic education. The church should tap on the resources of relevant government departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich its gender justice programme. The Church should spearhead a nation -wide campaign for the advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of gender inequality in Uganda.
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
Seek counselling from a religious leader Inform your relative or a close friend Report to the local council Report to the police.
Important point to Remember
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based discrimination may cost your life or your marriage. Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
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to be “men” by keeping quite. Speak out!
Break the culture of silence especially for men who are brought up
discrimination may cost your life or your marriage.
Keeping silent about gender-based violence and gender-based
Important point to Remember
Report to the police.
Report to the local council
Inform your relative or a close friend
Seek counselling from a religious leader
Referral Pathways in case of Gender Based Violence
gender inequality in Uganda.
advancement of the dignity of women and the elimination of
The Church should spearhead a nation-wide campaign for the
its gender justice programme.
departments and agencies and civil society organisations to enrich
The church should tap on the resources of relevant government
civic education.
The church should counter misinformation about gender through
programmes.
The Church should advocate for increased State funding of gender
Recommendations
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