Protection of Women and Girls with Disabilities during COVID-19: A Priority!

Date: Friday, May 8, 2020

Despite the wide adoption of international, regional, and national instruments guaranteeing the rights of women and girls with disabilities, significant gaps remain in their implementation, highlights the UN Women Study on 'Mapping of Discrimination Faced by Women with Disabilities in East & Southern Africa Region'.

In The Words Of Sylvia Karungi: "...Social distancing has been there for people with disabilities."

Date: Monday, May 4, 2020

I have limited access to information related to COVID-19. Information regarding COVID19 has not been put into braille form. Most information materials on the preventive measures of COVID are printed and published in newspapers.  With my condition, I cannot read posters or newspapers. I only listen to radio and television stations for information.

New films on Global Goals spotlight women’s journeys of resilience

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2017

New films on Global Goals spotlight women's journeys of resilience

Ugandan Parliament adopts resolution to address needs of war-affected women

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Years of advocacy by women’s rights groups including those monitoring justice for women with disabilities in northern Uganda pays off. Justice for conflict-affected women in Uganda took a big step forward as the Parliament unanimously passed a resolution calling for establishment of special programmes for people affected by the LRA war in northern Uganda.