Uganda continues to wrestle with alarmingly high rates of sexual abuse, particularly against young girls. Recent statistics indicate a sharp rise in reported cases, with countless more going unreported due to fear, stigma, and lack of access to justice. The case of a 14-year-old girl allegedly abused by her stepfather highlights the urgent need for a collective response to SGBV.

In response, Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), the Islamic Women’s Initiative for Justice, Law & Peace (IWILAP), the Muslim Women Lawyers Alliance (MWOLA), the Muslim Female Lawyers Network on Abortion, and the Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Uganda), convened a press conference to address this incident on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, offering solidarity and support to the survivor and her family. The coalition is committed to ensuring that the survivor’s voice is amplified and her rights upheld.

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