By Editorial,
Persons living with disabilities in Kasese have expressed concern about a disturbing rise in sexual abuse against girls and women within their community.
Mark Samwanza, the PWDs representative on the NRM structure in Nyamwamba Division, Kasese municipality, attributes this increase to harmful myths linking PWDs to blessings and healing powers for HIV/AIDS.
He emphasized that these misconceptions have contributed to the rising sexual exploitation and abuse of PWDs in the area.
Mr. Samwanza speaking….
Samwanza is also concerned that despite their outcry for an inclusive environment, there has not been much push from the top leadership to improve their living conditions. He, for example, states that several public buildings remain inaccessible to some PWDs.
Rebecca Biira, a resident of Nyamwamba Division and a PWD herself, shared her ordeal, narrating how PWDs are often mistreated and abandoned by their husbands, leaving them burdened with responsibilities they cannot easily handle. Ms. Biira speaking…
SP Thomas Kamusiime, the Rwenzori East Police Community Liaison Officer, calls on community members to respect the rights of PWDs. END
