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Child sexual Abuse in Uganda

Child sexual abuse refers to the involvement of a child (person less than 18 years old) in sexual activity. Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a violation of the fundamental rights of a child and is deeply rooted in harmful gender norms. It is exacerbated by poverty, insecurity, displacement, drug abuse, conflicts, natural disasters and mental health problems. CSA has remained both pervasive and persistent despite existing legislative, policy and practice initiatives to address it. The majority of CSA cases remain hidden, are heavily under-reported and some even never investigated to a great extent.

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Babies Living Optimally and Opportunely with Mothers’ (BLOOM)

Uganda Young Positives and Joy for children Uganda is implementing a ‘Babies Living Optimally and Opportunely with Mothers’ (BLOOM) project in Kyenjojo district, Rwenzori sub-region, Toro region in Western Uganda in five Sub-counties namely Nyabuhaburwa, Nyatungo, Kyenjojo TC, Kigarale and Butiiti (two villages per sub-country). Kyenjojo is one of the highest HIV prevalence districts in Uganda, with a prevalence of 7.4% in 2022, higher than the national prevalence of 5.8% (UPHIA 2020).

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LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN UGANDA

Violence is defined under article 19 of the Convention on the Rights of Children to mean all forms of physical or mental violence, injury and abuse, neglect or neglect treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse. Violence against children physical, psyclogical and mental violence, and sexual violence. Violence against children in Uganda is at a rising scale. Reports of cruel and humiliating punishment, abandonment, sexual abuse and all other forms of violence are seen every day.

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VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN THE FAMILY SETTING

Families therefore serve an important mechanism for organizing social relationships by conferring certain rights and privileges and imposing duties. It organizes caregiving plus economic and other welfare to its members. It also provides refuge and a source of protection from conflict. Whereas family plays a key social role for the wellbeing and organization of society and are idealized as places of refuge and safety, they are also sites for abuse and injustice.

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HARNESSING THE POWER OF EDUCATION IN ENDIND CHILD MARRIAGE

Education is widely considered to be one of the most important factors in delaying the age of marriage for girls. In developing countries evidence shows that the more education a girl receive, the less likely she is to be marriage before the age of 18 and more likely she is to delay pregnancy and child birth. While education alone cannot end child marriage and teenage pregnancy, it is a critical building block in ending the abusive practices.

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Child marriage and boys

Activists have been primarily focusing on the devastating impact of child marriage on girls and girl’s education but in this case boys are also being affected.
According to Girls not Brides , 34% of girls in Uganda are married before their 18th birthday and a 7% are married before the age of 15. 6% of boys are married before their 18th birthday.

Events Promote Education

Day of the African Conference

The Day of the African Child (DAC) is commemorated annually on June 16th in honor of children who participated in the Soweto Uprising of 1976. DAC is of significance to African children and calls for serious introspection and commitment towards addressing the numerous challenges facing children across the continent. Governments, NGOs, and other multi-sectoral stakeholders gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the full realization of the rights of children in Africa.
This year we are celebrating DAC under the theme: “Promoting and Protecting Children’s Rights in Schools”

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Capacity building workshop for members of parliament on laws/frameworks andpolicies that align with 2020 UN General Assembly Resolution on child and early andforced marriage

Joy for Children- Uganda organized a one day capacity building workshop for Members of Parliament on laws/frameworks and policies that align with 2020 UN General Assembly Resolution on child and early and forced marriage (A/RES/75/167). Some of these frameworks include the National Strategy to end child marriage and teenage pregnancy (2022/23-2026/27), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) model law.