Tag: Ministry of Gender Labor and Social Development

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

National News
The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International
On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.
Crime

Social Worker’s Conviction Sparks Urgent Call for Stronger Child...

In a landmark victory for child protection in Uganda, Junior Tukwasibwe, a former teacher and social worker, has been...
Education

Balaam Seeks Collective Action to Combat Teenage Pregnancies in...

National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistics indicate that 21 million girls aged between 15 and 19 years and two million girls less than 15 years become pregnant every year. About 16 million of these girls give birth each year, mostly 90% in low-income countries at 25%. Uganda has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in sub-Saharan Africa.
National News

Build Inclusive Communities for PWDs—Ministry of Gender

The conference themed “Advancing Community-Based Rehabilitation/Community-Based Inclusive Development for a Disability-Inclusive Society” started on September 10, 2024. The week-long engagement will focus on discussions around advancing community-based rehabilitation for an inclusive society.
National News

Parliament Merges Special Interest Groups into a Secretariat at...

The 11th Parliament of Uganda has merged special interest groups, namely the National Youth Council, the National Children’s Council,...
International

Kiryandongo to Host 16 Days Launch of Activism against...

The Minister of State for Gender and Culture Affairs, Peace Regis Mutuuzo has said that Kiryandongo district will host...
Business

Ministry of Gender Urges Business Operators to Adhere to...

The Ministry of Gender Labor and Social Development has called upon business operators and other players to adhere to...

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