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2024 FGM Country Snapshot: Uganda

Resource date: 2025

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Female genital mutilation leads to death in childbirth, a preventable tragedy Ugandan community members assert

Josephine Telo, seated, speaks to Consolata Aleper, who holds meetings for survivors of female genital mutilation and works to end the practice. Ms. Telo’s sister died in childbirth as a result of female genital mutilation. © ActionAid International Uganda
  • 03 October 2024
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Japan continues to prioritize the most vulnerable women and girls in humanitarian settings

31 Jan 2024

Setyelem, 29, suffered from the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. She received care thanks to UNFPA, with funding from the Government of Japan. © UNFPA Ethiopia
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An unequal world: Designing a safer, healthier place for women and girls in Argentina, Cameroon and Uganda

Equity 2030 seeks to redesign the world with women in mind. © UNFPA
  • 18 December 2023
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Miriam’s journey to overcome stigma and defend her rights in Uganda

04 Dec 2023

With funding from The Netherlands, the UNFPA-supported ANSWER programme helps women and girls like Miriam to defy stigma and access sexual and reproductive health information and services. © UNFPA Uganda
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Resources

Factors associated with the perception of ease and intention to practice female genital mutilation on daughters: A cross-sectional study of cross-border communities in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda

Resource date: Jul 2023

Publisher: UNFPA

This study addresses cross-border female genital mutilation (FGM) practice, cross-border FGM takes place when communities cross national borders to perform FGM, circumvent laws and avoid prosecution. Using data from a recent cross-border study, this paper aims to identify factors associated with the perception of the ease of cross-border FGM and the intention to perform FGM on daughters and female relatives in the border communities of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda.

News

Do you know where your birth control is? Tracking contraceptives improves health services – and choice in Uganda

DrugDash is a digital system that replaced paper records for tracking contraceptive supplies, eliminating stock-outs and waste. © Outbox
  • 19 July 2021
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Ride-hailing app delivers contraceptives to users’ doorsteps

The SafeBoda ride hailing app can now be used to order essential reproductive health supplies. © SafeBoda
  • 17 July 2020
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In Uganda, surviving rape and child marriage one plait at a time

Ms. Asibazuyo described hairdressing as the "magic" skill that helped her overcome trauma and earn a living. © UNICEF/Adriko
  • 14 October 2019
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