Go Back
Go Back
News
News
05 April 2024
News
ANSWER programme re-skills doctors to reduce maternal deaths
Dr. Baifa Arwinyo, who coordinated Acholi sub-region’s Local Maternity and Newborn System under the Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights — ANSWER, confirms that the…
Read story
08 March 2024
News
Empowered to thrive: Julianna rose above her community's expectations for women
"Right now, of course, it is hard for anyone to force me to get married," Juliana declares with fierce determination. "They know I have my own money and I will fight them. They…
Read story
21 February 2024
News
Restoring dignity for the most vulnerable: Bridget survived Obstetric Fistula
Bridget was surgically repaired at the medical camp and completely healed of obstetric fistula. “I am now healthy, and I can sit in the community and among friends without feeling…
Read story
21 February 2024
News
UNFPA and the Embassy of Iceland Collaborate to Restore Dignity to Fistula Survivors in Namayingo District, Uganda
With a funding of USD 3 million from the Embassy of Iceland in Uganda, the project aims at enhancing access to fistula prevention services, address the stigma and gender-based…
Read story
17 January 2024
Press Release
The Embassy of Iceland signs off a pivotal $ 3m project to combat obstetric fistula and empower survivors in Uganda—Survivors Treatment and Obstetric fistula Prevention (STOP) in Namayingo District.
With funding of $3 million, from the Embassy of Iceland in Uganda, the project will target women survivors who have been affected by obstetric fistula. The project aims to…
Read story
09 December 2023
News
Miriam’s journey to overcome stigma and defend her rights in Uganda
ADJUMANI, UGANDA – Born with an intellectual disability, 17-year-old Miriam should have been supported by her family and community to overcome the challenges life had presented…
Read story
08 December 2023
Story
Leaving No One Behind: Irene's Journey to Empowerment
In the heart of Bugaluka village in Kamuli district, Uganda, a story of resilience unfolds against the backdrop of a life touched by both challenge and hope. Meet Irene (a…
Read story
07 December 2023
Story
More than a saving club: Okello Young Stars is empowering women and girls to take charge of their sexual and reproductive health.
The powerful role of using existing community structures for targeting audiences and sustaining sexual and reproductive health programming is undisputed. Under the Women,…
Read story
07 December 2023
Press Release
The Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda launches a transformative adolescent and youth focused programme — Strengthening Adolescents and Youth (SAY) Empowerment and Rights Programme 2024 – 2027
The Programme aims to enhance access to and utilization of services and information on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)…
Read story