The young and vibrant NRM government boasted that any girl or woman in Uganda could become anything they wanted in the world. - Specioza Kazibwe

It is widely acknowledged that gender-based violence rates are high in Uganda. What concerns us even more is that the recognition of this issue as a problem is not very widespread.

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

I’ve been accused of having an affair with the president, among other things. They claim I only have my job because I’m a woman. Men try to bully me the same way they bully their wives, but I won’t tolerate it. It's clear they can't imagine women serving any purpose beyond sex, but I make sure to remind them that we have brains too.