2021

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COVID -19 AND THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN LIVING IN SLUMS

As the second wave of the corona virus infections continue to rise in Uganda with 92,490 and 2,557 Deaths (Ministry of Health), Government put in place measures to curb the rapid spread of the deadly virus. The measures had an influence on both the young and the old but Children living in the slums have been affected the most.

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Engaging Girls And Boys To End Child Marriage

Around the world, marriage is often perceived as a way of ushering in love and happiness, but for young girls below the age of 18 years ,getting married is one of the most unpleasant things that can happen to them,34% of girls in Uganda are married off before the age of 18 and 4% are off before their 15th birthday.6% of boys are married off before the age of 18.(UNICEF 2017)

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Working With Women Miners To Prevent Gender-Based Violence

While data on Gender based violence and violence against women in humanitarian contexts is still limited, the 2016 Uganda Demographic and health survey revealed that up to 22% of women aged 15 to 49 in the country had experienced some form of sexual violence. The report also revealed that annually, 13% of women aged 15 to 49 report experiencing sexual violence.

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Importance Of Play In A Child`S Life

Play is a natural learning tool in the life of an infant or a young child, it increases the child`s ability to uncover their life and adventure .Games can also be a relief for recovery from psychological stress experienced by the child.