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Makerere Launches ‘Safer Campuses Campaign’ to Combat Gender-Based Violence

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Makerere University has launched the “Safer Campuses Campaign,” a multi-university initiative aimed at tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in higher education institutions across Uganda.

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Partnering with UNESCO, the campaign seeks to break the silence around GBV, while promoting health, education, and gender equality on campuses.

The campaign, unveiled at Makerere’s Freedom Square on 4 October 2024, involves Makerere’s Jinja campus, Ndejje University, and Kampala International University. A key highlight of the launch was the introduction of the Yamba App, a digital tool that provides students with sexual and reproductive health information and counseling services.

Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, represented by Dean of Students Winifred Kabumbuli, underscored Makerere’s legacy in gender equality, recalling that it was the first university in sub-Saharan Africa to establish a Department of Women Studies. “We must stand firm against gender-based violence, ensuring that our mothers, sisters, and daughters can contribute meaningfully to society,” said Nawangwe.

Artiste APass entertains participants.
Artiste APass entertains participants.

The campaign’s focus is not only on raising awareness but also on addressing harmful cultural attitudes. Dr. Primrose Nakazibwe of Ndejje University revealed troubling statistics, noting that nearly 90% of male students in higher institutions believe physical violence against women is justified in disagreements. “These mindsets must be corrected,” Nakazibwe emphasized.

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UNESCO’s team leader, Charles Draecabo, highlighted that GBV threatens not only individual students but also broader development goals. He expressed confidence that the campaign would help reduce these threats, fostering safer learning environments for all.

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The event brought together students, faculty, and human rights advocates from various institutions to discuss solutions and amplify efforts to combat GBV, paving the way for lasting change in Uganda’s universities.

Philimon Badagawa
Philimon Badagawahttp://www.campustimesug.com
Philimon Badagawa is a multimedia journalist with skills in news gathering, packaging, editing and online publishing. He has knowledge in data visualization, can design and manage websites. He previously worked as a journalist with Observer media and authored several articles and stories. He does research, video & audio recording, editing and production for online publication. He Participated in The New Dawn photography campaign aimed at rebranding Northern Uganda-USAID/NUTI Project (2010). Philimon is in love with photography, writing, reading, sharing new ideas and interacting with reasonable people for skills development. He was recognized for excelling in Journalism during the Uganda Journalism Awards by ACME in 2015. (philebadagawa@gmail.com, +256 774 607 886)

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