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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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Bugiri Enacts Tougher Measures To Safeguard Children

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In a bid to curb rising cases of child exploitation, early pregnancies, and defilement; Mifumi with authorities in Bugiri District, are set to pass an ordinance aimed at restricting nighttime fundraising activities. The new measure is spearheaded under the Heroes program; a consortium involving Amref Health Africa, Mifumi and CORDAID which seeks to enhance the

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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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