As the world unites to commemorate 16 Days of Activism , a campaign against GBV to raise awareness against all forms of violence against women and girls, men have been asked to be at the forefront of the fight against any form of violence.
On Monday, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) held a community outreach in Lungujja under the theme “Breaking the silence” in which it emphasised the critical role of men and boys as allies in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and reducing the risk of HIV/AIDS through various interactive activities including a procession, and more.
The initiative is part of the RAHU's Men Enough campaign under the Generation Gender Project, which focuses on challenging harmful gender norms and promoting positive masculinity.
As part of the outreach, a range of free services were offered to members of the community, including: immunization , health talks, family planning consultation, HIV counseling, screening, and testing, legal aid clinics and movie screenings.
While addressing members of the community, partners, local leaders and others, Mr. Benson Muhindo, the acting Country Director of Reach A Hand Uganda, called upon everyone to take action and speak up against any injustices against women, and men.
He also highlighted the need to strengthen the probation offices and the child and family protection units in the districts by enhancing them to efficiently deal with gender-based violence issues.
Muhindo further called upon enforcers of the law to stop corruption tendencies that have limited access to justice for Gender Based Violence (GBV) survivors.
The outreach was part of RAHU’s ongoing commitment to addressing the root causes of GBV by providing accessible services and fostering dialogue so as to empower individuals and promote gender equality as a cornerstone for societal progress.
