For years, the Government has been grappling with many cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the country without a clear strategy.

Women activists say the only way to fight GBV is giving quality education to all women and men.

Kyambogo University council chairperson Mary Gorretti Nakabugo says education is a great tool that can change the mindset of women in society.

Nakabugo made the remarks as a chief guest at the post Women's Day celebrations.

It was celebrated under the theme: Count Her: Responsive Actions to Promote Sustainable Economic Inclusion for Women and Girls In Kyambogo University.

Students and other participants marching at Kyambogo University Campus during the commemoration of the Post International Women's Day on Thursday March 28, 2024

She said in 1977 only 36% of women were enrolled in schools (primary and secondary), while at advanced level, it was only 19%.

Students of Kyambogo College School performing during the commemoration of the Post International Women's Day at Kyambogo University

Now, Nakabugo observed that there is a great stride but called for more efforts to make it 100% noting women define the growth and development right from the family level.

According to her it's an educated woman that can think development than just begging. Nonetheless, Nakabugo said men should also be catered for to balance the gender and the system.

L-R:Prof.Maria Musoke DVC Academic Affairs, Agnes Kisembo, Programme Specialist Intergovernmental Support & GRPB, UN Women, Dr.Hur Tae Yang, International Youth Fellowship Country Director (Uganda) and Dr. Harriet Kebirungi, the Director of Gender Mainstreaming at the climax of the Post International Women's Day celebrations at Kyambogo University

"We can talk about many things but failure to invest in education everything will go wrong," she said.

Agnes Kisembo, a programmes specialist for intergovernmental and gender responsive budget at the United Nations, said in this new era education defines the life of women.

Agnes Kisembo, a programmes specialist for intergovernmental and gender responsive budget at the United Nations

She said an educated woman can easily find an opportunity than their uneducated counterparts.