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Empowering Youth and Women for Peace: A Transformative Training in Northern Uganda. 

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 In a bold step towards fostering sustainable peace, MIFUMI conducted a three-day training titled “Youth and Women Empowerment in Leadership for Peace building” which was held in Northern Uganda and West Nile, bringing together youth leaders, women’s advocates, educators, and peace builders. Organized under the Peace Building Project-MMM, the initiative aimed to dismantle systemic barriers […]

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 MIFUMI Empowers Community IDVAs with Lifesaving Skills in Fight Against Gender-Based Violence.

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MIFUMI, a leading women’s rights organization in Uganda, has concluded a dynamic two-day training workshop in Mbale for its network of Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs), aimed at equipping frontline champions with the knowledge, skills, and tools to respond to cases of gender-based violence (GBV) across the region. Held under the theme “Centering the Survivor,

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Deadly Kalangala Cyclone Claims Lives, Survivors Evacuated

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On March 15th, 2025, Kalangala Island experienced one of the most devastating storms in history. The storm came suddenly, a dark, swirling mass on Lake Victoria. By the time it made landfall in Kalangala, four lives had been lost. The cyclone-force winds uprooted trees, flattened buildings, and left the island community in ruins. A Fight

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Berna’s case exposes harsh reality for women accused of crimes

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Monday, November 11, 2024 Author: Atuki Turner. PHOTO/COURTESY What you need to know: Domestic violence and abuse cause immense suffering to women, yet women are still treated very harshly when accused of violent crimes whether innocent or guilty. Three months ago, Mr Joseph Olokojo was murdered when unknown assailants poured petrol and set him on

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Custody and Child Welfare

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In Uganda, the welfare of the child is paramount when determining custody.  This principle prioritizes the best interests of the child above all other considerations in legal decisions concerning custody. The application of the welfare principle ensures that the child’s rights and needs are given utmost priority. Many parents are moving towards shared parenting arrangements

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Family Honors Legacy of John Carnegie in Charity Run for Mifumi Primary School

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On October 6th, 2024, John Carnegie’s family participated in the Ravenscroft Relay Marathon in Jersey to raise funds for Mifumi Primary School in Uganda. This event, held in memory of the late John Carnegie, sought to continue his impactful work in supporting education for rural Ugandan children. Carnegie’s dedication to building the school’s infrastructure is

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Breaking the silence: Confronting Domestic Violence

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In a male chauvinist community where women are made to believe that being beaten is an act of love from their husband, Mary Magomu, a twenty eight year old woman from Bukiende was surprised to learn that such acts amount to domestic violence, an offence punishable by law. “I did not know that I could

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Empowering Communities Against SGBV: Unveiling MIFUMI’s Trailblazing Movement Approach

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In the relentless struggle against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), grassroots movements emerge as transformative agents, steering substantial change within societies. MIFUMI, a non-profit organization, has strategically pioneered the development of a Movement Building Capacity Assessment Tool, a comprehensive strategy aimed at galvanizing communities to challenge the prevailing norms. This article explores MIFUMI’s innovative approach

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Not recognising cohabitation discriminates against women facing GBV

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By Dr Atuki Turner I refer to the article ‘Cohabiting Partners to Miss Out on Property Sharing’ in the New Vision of February 10. I humbly contend that the issue of cohabitation is not going to go away because it is the living reality for thousands, if not millions of women in Uganda. Many of these women

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