Uganda: Women bringing peace to their communities (UN Women)
In rural villages, trading centres and border districts across Uganda, peace is often shaped far from formal negotiations. It grows […]
Uganda: Disabled woman advocates for her rights in face of gender-based violence (UN Women)
Surveying the green landscape where she spent her childhood in Kasese, in Uganda’s Western Region, Angela Muhindo says, “My life […]
Malawi: Reporting gender-based violence saves breaking marriages
Daniel Banda spent many sleepless nights thinking about his divorce case, which was in the court for weeks. But Mr. […]
Ethiopia: Changing social norms and attitudes to stop gender-based violence (UN Women)
Mengistie Tegenie has four sisters, and they all got married before turning 18. Even though they were smart and did […]
Malawi: Support services help survivors of gender-based violence
It’s a bright Thursday morning and Jennifer Kabiya is busy washing last night’s supper dishes. Dressed in a dark-blue T-shirt […]