As Uganda stands alongside the global community to commemorate the 16 Days of ActivismAgainst Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Domestic Violence Act Coalition (DVAC) reaffirms itsunwavering commitment to advancing the dignity, safety, and freedoms of all women and girls.This annual campaign demands courageous action, transformative change, and bold political willto dismantle […]
CEDOVIP (Center for Domestic Violence Prevention) participated in the launch of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs’ Justice Law and Order Sub-Program (JLOS) Annual Report for 2023-2024. During the event, the government acknowledged the critical support provided by civil society organizations like CEDOVIP in strengthening people-centred services. This collaboration […]
When we join efforts with community members to prevent violence against women,sustainable change happens. Community Activist from Kampala central and Kawempe Divisions are excited to lead the transformative change.
CEDOVIP in partnership with the Human Rights Center at the Berkeley Law School, University of California, United States of America with support from UN Women and Embassy of Sweden have embarked on the process developing a handbook on investigation, prosecution and adjudication of sexual and Gender based violence in both […]
CEDOVIP launched its work with Institutions of higher learning specifically in Makerere and Kyambogo Universities with the aim of creating an enabling environment to prevent VAW/G among young people in higher institutions of learning and in the communities Initially, CEDOVIP undertook an asset mapping that uncovered that sexual harassment is a […]
Training manual for judicial officers on Gender Based Violence in Uganda.The manual is a 2018 priority product of team effort from CEDOVIP, Staff from Judicial Training Institute and UN Women Uganda. The manual is a much needed tool for the capacity building of judicial officers on GBV to enable GBV […]
Women activists through Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA) have appealed to the Government for establishment of a gender and equity protection department at Police to handle gender-based violence, especially women murders in the country. Lydia Kobusinge a representative from Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group said the department will find solutions […]
On July 3, 2017, CEDOVIP hosted the DFID Country Director, Jennie Baryl and the Irish AID Secretary General Niall Burgess to Nsiike II zone, Ndeeba parish, Rubaga division division the former SASA! study control communities in Kampala where CEDOVIP is replicating SASA!. On arrival, they were welcomed by the CEDOVIP […]
The Domestic Violence Act coalition held a press conference to condemn the unjustifiable release of UPDF soldier Lance corporal Herbert Rwakihembo by the army’s court of appeal. Rwakihembo was accused of shooting dead 3 people in Luzira after he returned from Somalia including his Irene Namuyaba and two others; Royce […]
Throughout the month of October, CEDOVIP in partnership with 136 community activists from Busega, Ndeeba, Najjankumbi in Lubaga division and Wabigalo, Kibuli, Ggaba in Makindye division will conduct SASA! Community outreach activities including, poster discussions and participatory drama shows to enable men and women to learn more about the benefits […]