How Uganda celebrated Women's Day
Mar 08, 2020
In his speech, President Museveni called for the economic empowerment of women inorder to fight domestic violence.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - MARCH 8
Today we celebrate women and their contribution to our country. This year we are in Mbale for the 2020 International Women's Day Celebrations.This year's celebrations are under the theme, Celebrating 25 years of the 1995 Constitution: Milestones on promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in Uganda.
President Museveni speaks out on domestic violence
President Museveni said beating women is cowardly. "Why should you fight a woman who is weaker than you? " If you want to fight look for fellow men. We should explain that beating women is cowardly. Why should you fight a woman who is weaker than you? If you want to fight look for fellow men. I have been with Janet for 47 years, but I have never even pushed her. It is bad to believe in beating a woman,'' he said.
Museveni called for the economic empowerment of women. He said beating is tied to economic dependence. The president was addressing a gathering at the International Women's Day in Mbale.
Women religious leaders lead prayers
Women pray for women being sexually harassed and the girl child who has been denied education as well as the Women MPs representing the women in the country. (Photos by Donald Kirya)
Women in a joyous mood
President Museveni arrives at Maluku administration grounds in Mbale district for the International Women's Day Celebrations
President Museveni inspects the parade at the International Women's Day celebration in Mbale.
The parade continues led by the women in the army and Police (Photo Credit: Agnes Bulega)
Pupils of Yoweri Museveni Primary School marching during the International Women's Day Celebrations in Mbale.
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Women are a strong resource
Happy Women's Day to all the women of Uganda.
— Janet K Museveni (@JanetMuseveni) March 8, 2020
Women are a strong resource to the development of this great nation.
I would suggest that we agree on a theme annually, which we then celebrate on the 8th of March, having made some gains.
Cultural leaders at the event
Guarding against coronavirus
Guests sanitize their hands on arrival. The president also recently told the public to avoid handshakes and hugs.
