Uganet: GBV Cases Drop from 76% to 32% as 7-Year UN Women Project Ends in Tororo

Officials of Uganet  handing over an accolade to district probation officer 


By David Imaa 

The Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS (Uganet) has handed over a 7-year project funded by UN Women to Tororo District, after cutting cases of gender-based violence (GBV) from 76% to 32% in Nagongera and Mukuju sub-counties.

Uganet staff member Julius Oburu, representing the Executive Director, said the project’s community-led approach was key. “When we started 7 years ago, GBV prevalence here stood at 76%. Today, we are handing over when it’s at 32%. This is proof that empowering community activists and local leaders works,” Oburu said.

He committed that Uganet will continue supporting the volunteer structures. “This is not the end. We will walk alongside these teams to ensure the gains made over the last 7 years are 

Susan Alamai, the District Probation Officer, said the district is ready to absorb the community structures. “We shall integrate these activists into district programs to transform lives across various sub-counties,” she said.

Sadik Bategana, the Resident District Commissioner, commended Uganet and UN Women for the “heavy investment” and promised government backing. He also urged residents to stay alert on HIV/AIDS prevention.

Hon. Obbo Oketch, representing the District Chairperson, applauded Uganet and pledged continued support to the volunteer activists and community leaders.



Mary Kevin Athieno, Minister of Gender in the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution, said Uganet’s work on GBV and sexual reproductive health rights had shifted power dynamics. “Even women who didn’t have a voice in society can now be heard,” she said.

The UN Women-funded project built a network of empowered community activists over 7 years. Tororo District Local Government will now oversee the structures, with backing from Uganet, cultural institutions, and central government.


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