"The position is constitutional and not something that can be appointed or dismissed on a whim. I am still the Vice President, and I will be for a lo… - Specioza Kazibwe

I decided to speak out about my own experience of abuse for the sake of children. "I didn’t want my daughters to grow up witnessing what men are capable of, and I didn’t want my sons to believe that it’s acceptable for men to treat women that way."

I am deeply honored and excited to assume this new and challenging role at such a critical time in the fight against AIDS.

My hope is that others will find the courage to stand up against the violence that exists in so many of our homes, yet remains so rarely acknowledged.