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SMS Messages for 4 December 2007

SMS 22: Ogwo mukazi ni muhara nari munyanya wa bandi nibamukunda nkoku iwe orikukunda owawe muhara nari munyankyoko (Translation: That woman is someone’s daughter or sister treasured as you do your own daughter or sister). Rehema Baguma, Uganda SMS 23: Negative and cultural attitudes & practices should immediately be condemned by all governments and UN. Women should also stand out to defend their rights. Cissy Nyarwa, Ntulume Village Women's Development Association (NVIWODA), Uganda

For more information and/or to participate in the campaign, visit http://www.wougnet.org/Alerts/speakoutgenderviolence.html

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We need a peaceful world

Submitted by feminist guest on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 07:23.
The world is fed up of men battering and killing their spouses. If the love that brought the two together is no more, for God's sake, call it quits! Barbaric men should learn that they don't own anybody's life. We want a peaceful world. Marriage should be enjoyed, not endured!

Stop the Violence

Submitted by feminist guest on Tue, 12/04/2007 - 15:46.
Stop domestic Violence against her and you will have a violent free Nation! Woman is the mother and moulder of the nation. Stand Out, Speak Out, Don't be afraid. Prossy Kawala, Mbale district.

16 days of Activism

Submitted by feminist guest on Tue, 12/04/2007 - 15:30.
We need a stronger law to fight against gender based violence. More sensitization of both men and women about gender based violence. Senfuka Samuel, CEEWA-Uganda