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    Parents urged to take care of their girl child.

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    To end the high levels of violence against girls and women in Uganda, a team of girl advocates with the support of Plan International handed over a petition to the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Rebecca Kadaga. Speaking at an event held in Parliament, Ms Kadaga applauded the girls from Kamuli, Tororo and Buyende districts for standing with government to promote girls' education and safety. Handing over the petition, Josephine, 17, called on the government to speed up the passing of the Sexual Offences and Marriage Bills to reconcile the laws on child marriage and address the policy gaps to strengthen the protection of girls from abuse and sexual exploitation.

    The incumbent district woman councilor representing the sub-counties of Nyakiyumbu and Bwera Hon. Jetress Ithungu has asked parents and guardians to take care of the girl child and ensure that their rights are not violated.

    To end the high levels of violence against girls and women in Uganda, a team of girl advocates with the support of Plan International handed over a petition to the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Rebecca Kadaga. Speaking at an event held in Parliament, Ms Kadaga applauded the girls from Kamuli, Tororo and Buyende districts for standing with government to promote girls’ education and safety. Handing over the petition, Josephine, 17, called on the government to speed up the passing of the Sexual Offences and Marriage Bills to reconcile the laws on child marriage and address the policy gaps to strengthen the protection of girls from abuse and sexual exploitation.

    Hon Jetress said many communities still violate the rights of the girl child by denying them their right to education and look at the girl child as a source of income yet children are blessing from God.

    Speaking to our reporter today at Bwera sub-county headquarters Hon. Jetress reminded parents about their cardinal role of providing basic necessities to their children to enable them stay and complete school.

    Hon. Jetress 1 on parents;……

    She used the same platform saying the girl child needs to be loved, cared for and given a strong foundation where they can grow well so that they become useful citizens.

    Earlier, she had appealed to her electorates to support her candidature in 2021 polls.  Ends.

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