Fresh evidence now shows a rapid growth in cases of Gender base violence mainly in the Albertine and Rwenzori regions of Uganda.
This follows a media study on Social Protection commissioned by Enabel the Government of Belgium Agency for International Cooperation.
The 5-year Thematic Portfolio on Social Protection and Decent Work is being implemented in Uganda and is funded by the Kingdom of Belgium and is is jointly being executed by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development.
The Portfolio aims to improve the living conditions and resilience of vulnerable populations across the Great Lakes region by strengthening social protection systems, promoting decent work and fostering inclusive socioeconomic development.
In Uganda, the project focuses on the Albertine and Rwenzori regions, targeting the agriculture (coffee, cocoa and vanilla), tourism, hospitality and apiary sectors.
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As part of this initiative, a communication campaign was undertaken by the project’s consultant, Qoncept Africa to address Gender-Based Discrimination and Violence (GBV) in workplaces.
While releasing the findings Winfred Akeso from Qoncept Africa highlighted the the evidence showing overwhelming reports of gender based violence especially in the areas of Agriculture tourism and Hospitality.
The sensitization campaign was carried out in the Eight districts of the Albertine region and Eight districts of the Rwenzori regions from July to August 8th, 2025.
Many individuals during the conversation say they were excited to learn that they were entitled to maternity leave,land ownership and fair benefits from Agriculture produce.
Government was represented by Vanessa Bitature Ngaba a legal officer at the Ministry of Gender Labour and social development who represented the commissioner in charge of Labour and industrial relations
The findings are aimed at informing evidence-based action and fostering collaborative efforts to create safer and more inclusive workplaces.
