SMS Messages for 5 December 2007

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SMS 24: The campaign is welcome mostly when it comes to the rural women and they should be helped to know the law and their rights. Irene Nabakiibi, Uganda SMS 25: Invitation to public presentation on “Wife killing by husbands in Uganda: An affirmation of (skewed) masculinity?” by Associate Professor Lillian Tibatemwa - Kekirikubinza at Grand Imperial Hotel on 6th December at 8.30am.
The Association of Women Lawyers in Uganda (FIDA U) in conjunction with the School of Graduate Studies, Makerere University, are hosting this event as one of the activities to mark the 16 days of activism against Gender based violence. SMS 26: Omukyara tashemereire kutwazibwa nko mwhuku omumaka ge ahabwenjugano (Translation: A woman should not be taken as a house girl in her home because of dowry). Beeda Turyamureeba, Kabale Women Guidance & Counseling Services, Uganda.

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