Religious leaders commit to end gender violence, promote equality

In Uganda, over half of adult women, 15-49 years have experienced violence and more than 1 in every 5 women aged 15-24 have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.

Father Constantine Mbonabingi, Dean Orthodox Church and secretary general Uganda Joint Christian Council speaking during the National Gender dialogue event at hotel Africana. Credit: Violet Nabatanzi

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

RELIGION | VIOLENCE | EQUALITY

The Religious community working with Faith for Family Health (3FHi) are worried over the increasingly high levels of gender-based violence in the country compounded

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Religious leaders commit to end gender violence, promote equality

In Uganda, over half of adult women, 15-49 years have experienced violence and more than 1 in every 5 women aged 15-24 have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime.

Father Constantine Mbonabingi, Dean Orthodox Church and secretary general Uganda Joint Christian Council speaking during the National Gender dialogue event at hotel Africana. Credit: Violet Nabatanzi

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