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A couple fight in their compound. In some communities, violence is seen as the norm between a man and wife

IN Uganda, women and girls are increasingly prone to certain forms of violent oppression because of their gender. Despite laws against trafficking, rape and illegal property seizure, women are disproportionately affected by these crimes and often find little support in the devastating aftermath.  More...

Michelle is known to shop at stores that the average American woman can buy from

A red lace silk gown adorned with crystals hangs in a display cabinet, as the crowds file past. The dress, which was worn by Laura Bush at the inaugural ball in 2001, is one of many on display at the museum of American History in Washington DC.  More...

From the Editor: Zero tolerance for abuse of women’s rights in the new year

Happy New Year to you all. As we enter a new dawn, let us reflect on the achievements women have made and think about the areas where change still needs to be seen. More...

Femtips:

Say goodbye to brittle nails
Sooner or later, every woman experiences split or cracked nails. The problem is not, as many believe too little protein - it is because of too little moisture.  More...

A couple shares an intimate moment. The counsellor advises the lady not to be seen as wanting to be married for financial gain

Last week we published a problem by a lady who cannot make up her mind whether to accept a marriage proposal and become a second wife. She is torn between accepting the man’s proposal and reconciling with her first boyfriend, who does not seem to care for her needs. Below, a trained counsellor advises her More...

A couple relaxes at home. H.A ended the relationship with her boyfriend, but still wants to know why he moved out of home

I had stayed with my boyfriend and his brother for one and a half years. He recently left for Kampala and came back, but stayed in a lodge instead of coming back home. When I asked his brother about him, he told me that my boyfriend was still in Kampala. I ignored his act.  More...

Suzman was not afraid to speak out her mind

Helen Suzman, for decades South Africa’s most famous white crusader against apartheid, died on Thursday, January 1, at the age of 91. The daughter of Jewish immigrants waged an often lonely parliamentary battle to enfranchise the black majority. More...

A traditional surgeon holds razor blades to be used on teenage girls from the Sebei tribe in Bukwa district

WITH the high rate of unemployment in Uganda, it is sometimes hard to imagine that on a good day, someone can earn up to sh800,000 a day. It is even harder when that person is an illiterate old woman of over 60 years. And yet, this is a true story in the areas of Kapchorwa and Bukwo districts.  More...

IT’S a man’s world. Sad! I have heard that allegation, and I don’t repeat it in support, but utter disagreement. Whether you want to safely sneak out of it by saying man here means humanity, you still are grossly wrong.

IT’S a man’s world. Sad! I have heard that allegation, and I don’t repeat it in support, but utter disagreement. Whether you want to safely sneak out of it by saying man here means humanity, you still are grossly wrong.  More...

The holiday season is behind us. It has been a good time for the family and the children.Although I spent the holiday unwell, I did not allow this to rob everyone of their joy and happiness.  More...

MUM’S HEART: Mama Tendo

A floral dress teamed with a striped jacket, a creative mix of patterns

Welcome to 2009! I hope you made it through 2008 unscathed by all the challenges that you faced. Even if you are wearing scars, that’s okay because every experience is a path to learning and improving yourself. More...