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12 November 2019
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REMARKS BY DR. NATALIA KANEM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNFPA: WELCOMING CEREMONY THE NAIROBI SUMMIT ON ICPD25
Excellencies, distinguished participants, dear friends: Habari za azubuhi, buenos días, good morning! Bienvenus, welcome to the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25! …
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12 November 2019
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Transform society to achieve gender equality – President Museveni
NAIROBI: Gender equality can only be achieved if societies transform and develop, President Museveni has said. The President made the remarks today (Tuesday) in…
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30 October 2019
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I am determined to keep on championing women’s rights
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…
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29 October 2019
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I want to be remembered for championing girl’s rights
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…
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28 October 2019
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I stand in the gap for girls who are not able to speak for themselves
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…
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27 October 2019
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It is important to integrate reproductive health and innovation to reach the youth
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…
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26 October 2019
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I inspire young people with my story
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…
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25 October 2019
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I am using my position to sensitise girls about the importance of education
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…
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24 October 2019
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I am inspired by the girls who are determined to live their dreams
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…
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