National Stakeholder Dialogue on Ending Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda: Outcomes and Recommendations
National Stakeholder Dialogue on Ending Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy in Uganda: Outcomes and Recommendations
Violence Against Children Prevention in Kabarole District (VACP) Project
Prevention Against Violence in Children Project is aimed at addressing persistent Violence Against Children and
Understanding the Marriage Bill 2024: Why It Matters in Ending Child Marriage in Uganda
On August 11, 2025, Joy for Children Uganda (JFCU) hosted an X Space discussion on
DISSEMINATION MEETING FOR RESEARCH FINDINGS ON THE LEGAL RESEARCH ON LAWS GOVERNINGCHILD MARRIAGE IN UGANDA
On November 15, 2024, Joy for Children Uganda (JFCU) convened a critical dissemination meeting to
Community systems strengthening
JFCU supports religious and cultural institutions, Community Based Organizations and community groups, educational institutions and
STAKEHOLDERS DIALOGUE ON LAYING STRATAGIES TO END CHILD MARRIAGE AND TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN LANGO SUB-REGION
Joy For Children Uganda (JFCU) with support from Girls First Fund convened a stakeholder dialogue at Pacific Hotel, in Lira district, focusing on laying strategies to end child marriage and teenage pregnancy in Lango sub-region. The dialogue brought together a diverse group of participants, including cultural leaders, Lira District officials, representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), and religious leaders, all united in their commitment to tackling this pressing issue.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND CHILD MARRIAGE
Uganda is a country that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The changing weather patterns are affecting agriculture, the main source of livelihood for many communities, leading to crop
failures and food shortages. This has forced families to resort to drastic measures to cope with the situation, including marrying off their young daughters in exchange for dowry payments.
THE IMPACT OF INSUFFICIENT EDUCATION ON CHILD MARRIAGE AND TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN UGANDA
Education is an important tool in empowering girls and young women. When they stay in school they gain knowledge, skills and confidence which can help them make informed decision about their lives. However, in Uganda specifically in rural areas, many girls drop out of school early because of poverty, long distances to school, inadequate facilities and cultural beliefs that prioritize boys’ education over girls
CHILD MARRIAGE IN UGANDA: LEGAL AND POLICY GAPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In Uganda, like other East- African countries, Child marriage is one of the significant drivers of
adolescent pregnancy. 8.9 million Girls aged 10–19 are at risk of harmful practices, including
child marriage, teenage pregnancy and FGM, this represent nearly 27% of the country’s total population of 43.7 million; and in a country with the world’s lowest median age of 15 years.
PROMOTING POSITIVE MASCULINITIES AMONG MEN AND BOYS TO END CHILD MARRIAGE
Child marriage is a pervasive issue in many parts of the world, with a multitude of contributing factors, one of which is toxic masculinity. To combat this harmful practice, it is essential to promote positive masculinity among men, encouraging them to be respectful, responsible, and empathetic.
