Gender experts in new campaign to eradicate GBV

The Annual Police Crime Report 2022, indicated an increase in cases of domestic violation with 17,698 cases reported compared to 17,533 cases in 202, with 14,693 sex-related cases registered in 2022 compared to 16,373 in 2021.

Mercy Munduru head of programs actionaid Uganda addressing journalists, as Xavier Ejoyi Country Director ActionAid looks during a joint briefing on the 16 days of Activism. (Photo by Godiver Asege)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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Despite the laws and policies in place to stop violence against women and girls, Gender Based Violence (GBV) remains unabated in various parts of the country.

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Gender experts in new campaign to eradicate GBV

The Annual Police Crime Report 2022, indicated an increase in cases of domestic violation with 17,698 cases reported compared to 17,533 cases in 202, with 14,693 sex-related cases registered in 2022 compared to 16,373 in 2021.

Mercy Munduru head of programs actionaid Uganda addressing journalists, as Xavier Ejoyi Country Director ActionAid looks during a joint briefing on the 16 days of Activism. (Photo by Godiver Asege)

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