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11 October 2019
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Rowena Atuheire Student, Makerere University Business School
My first interaction with UNFPA was during the Live Your Dream Moment featuring the Beauty Queens from Miss Uganda Foundation. The event... Read more
11 October 2019
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Around the world, girls are challenging gender stereotypes and breaking free from the traditional roles that society has dictated for generations. More and more are saying no to child marriage and... Read more
10 October 2019
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Phiona Bizzu, Miss Uganda 2012/13
My work empowering girls stems from my personal experiences. I have a cousin who got pregnant when she was 13; she dropped out of school and disappeared for a... Read more
9 October 2019
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Brenda Abio, Miss Madi 2017/2018
In the Madi region where I come from, cultural beliefs including those that inhibit girls from going to school and force them into early marriages are prevalent.... Read more
8 October 2019
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Leah Kagasa , Miss Uganda 2016/17
When I became Miss Uganda in 2016 and saw the work that the Miss Uganda Foundation was doing, I felt drawn to become a part of this good cause. Since then, I have... Read more
7 October 2019
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Quiin Abenakyo, Miss Uganda 2018/19
During the boot camp for the Miss Uganda pageant is when I came face to face with teenage pregnancy. I met young pregnant girls; this opened my eyes to the... Read more
1 October 2019
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Joan Kabarungi, student
I have attended the Learn from UNFPA session on marketing and the Generation for Generation dialogue. I was motivated to attend UNFPA events because I like the fact that the... Read more
30 September 2019
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Pius Elungat, young person
I have attended three events: Live your Dream Moment, Live your Dream moment and the Generation for Generation dialogue. I participated because I am passionate about women... Read more
29 September 2019
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Michael Kazoora, CEO and founder QuickTap solutions
I picked interested in the Live Your Dream campaign, when I participated in the Live Your Dream Moment. I connected most with the two pillars Books... Read more
28 September 2019
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Fiona Rukwanzi, co-founder Mwigo Holdings Limited
My dream has always been to be my own boss. After being in formal employment for a while I decided to start my own company (Mwigo Holdings, makes... Read more