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This Fund is aimed at helping the victims of Gender Based Violence in Uganda by facilitating legal representation for Gender Based Violence Victims.
This will involve assisting victims in reporting their cases and fighting their cases in court. Most victims of GBV rarely report their cases because they are not sure of their legal rights or because the justice system refuses to believe victims.
The concerted efforts has resulted into improved referral and management of cases at different levels. CIDA UGANDA and partners has conducted a number of activities in line with the 2020-2025 strategic plan amidst the challenges posed by the covid19 pandemic, national elections, among others though a number of activities started late due to among others late disbursement of funds by some development partners.
CIDA UGANDA has this year taken part in a 3 days residential meetings for the Parliamentary and Legal Affairs Committee whereby a total of over 40 members participated that included 29 MPs (20 females and 9 Males), 11 CSOs representatives (10 females and 2 males). The participants reviewed and identified issues in the Sexual Offenses Bill and made amendments which were tabled and the Bill was passed by Parliament on 5th March 2021. However, the bill was not assented by the president and was sent back to Parliament for further scrutiny.
CIDA conducted a 2 days Gender Advocacy training for 21 participants (08F, 13M) in Kyegegwa District. Participants included Local government officials selected Refugee welfare committees, elected female, male and youth councilors, zonal leaders, district planning unit as well as selected community women and men from the refugee and host community. The participants were equipped with information on Gender concepts, lobbying and advocacy, gender responsive budgeting, planning, service delivery and basic knowledge and skills on the prevention and management of SGBV The training strengthened the participants’ understanding of legal instruments that promote and protect the youth particularly women and girls’ rights (Internationally, regionally and nationally.
