The speaker while launching the translated version of the Domestic Violence Act, in Kampala said, many women have had their rights violated but have chosen to remain quiet.

The center for domestic violence prevention translated the Domestic violence Act in Eight local Languages which includes Runyoro Rutoro, Acholi, Rukiga Ateso,Runyankole, Karamanjong and Luganda .

She says the translation of the act will help to improve the awareness against domestic violence.

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The challenge comes as more countries experience extreme weather conditions and disasters.

The Manager of finance and administration at the African women economic policy network Nsubuga Joyce Bukenya says such a policy would help Uganda be in better position to address effects of climate change.

She further calls on government to increase awareness amongst communities in disaster prone areas.

The government recently introduced the national policy on disaster preparedness and management.

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Absolute Health Foundation and Absolute health services are committed to improving the quality of life for those affected by the hepatitis B virus not only in Liberia where they are based but across Africa including in Uganda.

SAMUEL NARTEY QUAO, the President of Absolute Health Foundation- Liberia says the above organisations assist in the implementation of an Action plan on hepatitis B in Africa, do research, promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization and treatment initiatives by liaising with pharmaceutical partners for easy accessibility of vaccines at the most reduced price and drugs for the treatment of hepatitis B.

He says that Absolute Health Foundation also serves as a source of information for hepatitis B patients and their families both the affected and none affected, the health worker and the general public.

“We are also dedicated in meeting African and world leaders to encourage them to have an annual budget for Hepatitis B. We also focus on the right tool or tools to use in communicating to the public in creating awareness e.g. entertainment etc,” he explains.

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Global Junior Challenge: The Global Junior Challenge is an international competition rewarding the most innovative projects employing cutting-edge ICT technologies in the field of youth education and training.

The competition, promoted by the City of Rome and organized by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, is held every two years.

The competition takes place within the context of the E-learning programme launched by the European at Lisbon to guarantee awareness of digital culture amongst teachers and students in schools.

More precisely, the aim of the Global Junior Challenge is to encourage young generations and their teachers to use of the new technologies, exchange experiences and emulate successful initiatives.

It is a unique opportunity for teachers and students to reflect on the significance of digital literacy, whilst exposing them with to the vast range of high quality solutions proposed by other youth from around the world.

Competition Application Eligibility Criteria:

The competition is open to each of the following entities:

• Schools and universities, both public and private, worldwide
• Public and private institutions and organisations
• Associations, cooperatives and other non-profit organisations
• Public and private companies
• Research Centres
• Individual citizens of any age
• General Criteria

Eligible projects will be judged in terms of their innovative use of new technology and contribution to the development of youth education.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Global Junior Challenge

Apply for Global Junior Challenge competition

Global Junior Challenge: The Global Junior Challenge is an international competition rewarding the most innovative projects employing cutting-edge ICT technologies in the field of youth education and training.

The competition, promoted by the City of Rome and organized by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, is held every two years.

The competition takes place within the context of the E-learning programme launched by the European at Lisbon to guarantee awareness of digital culture amongst teachers and students in schools.

More precisely, the aim of the Global Junior Challenge is to encourage young generations and their teachers to use of the new technologies, exchange experiences and emulate successful initiatives.

It is a unique opportunity for teachers and students to reflect on the significance of digital literacy, whilst exposing them with to the vast range of high quality solutions proposed by other youth from around the world.

Competition Application Eligibility Criteria:

The competition is open to each of the following entities:

• Schools and universities, both public and private, worldwide
• Public and private institutions and organisations
• Associations, cooperatives and other non-profit organisations
• Public and private companies
• Research Centres
• Individual citizens of any age
• General Criteria

Eligible projects will be judged in terms of their innovative use of new technology and contribution to the development of youth education.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Global Junior Challenge

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Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize: The Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize in the amount of $50,000 is awarded biannually to an individual or organization chosen by a distinguished panel of judges.

The goal of this award is to enhance awareness of the critical role of religious dialogue in the pursuit of peace as well as to provide direct support for the furtherance of such activities.

Prize Award Criteria:

A panel of judges composed of religious leaders, academics and individuals known for their commitment to interfaith dialogue will consider the recent and career accomplishments of nominees.

Award recipients will have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, courage and a capacity for inspiring in others a willingness to embrace the vulnerability that is the key to true religious dialogue.

Prize Eligibility:

Any living individual or organization that the nominator believes has contributed to the promotion of constructive dialogue and/or relations between faith communities.

Prize Criteria:

The committee invites nominators to consider a wide-range of activities.

A nominee may, for example, have organized members of different faith communities to work toward a common goal; produced a work of art or literature that contributes to or publicizes the importance of interfaith dialogue; or uses a position of authority or power to bring faith communities together.

Nominees may be designated on the basis of a single contribution or a lifetime of contributions.

Prize Nomination Procedures:

Nominators should provide a brief description of themselves (no more than 100 words) and a two page letter describing the individual or organization being nominated and the activities the nominator believes qualify the nominee for consideration.

Nominators should explain why the nominee’s activities are of an exceptional nature.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize

Apply for Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize

Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize: The Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize in the amount of $50,000 is awarded biannually to an individual or organization chosen by a distinguished panel of judges.

The goal of this award is to enhance awareness of the critical role of religious dialogue in the pursuit of peace as well as to provide direct support for the furtherance of such activities.

Prize Award Criteria:

A panel of judges composed of religious leaders, academics and individuals known for their commitment to interfaith dialogue will consider the recent and career accomplishments of nominees.

Award recipients will have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, courage and a capacity for inspiring in others a willingness to embrace the vulnerability that is the key to true religious dialogue.

Prize Eligibility:

Any living individual or organization that the nominator believes has contributed to the promotion of constructive dialogue and/or relations between faith communities.

Prize Criteria:

The committee invites nominators to consider a wide-range of activities.

A nominee may, for example, have organized members of different faith communities to work toward a common goal; produced a work of art or literature that contributes to or publicizes the importance of interfaith dialogue; or uses a position of authority or power to bring faith communities together.

Nominees may be designated on the basis of a single contribution or a lifetime of contributions.

Prize Nomination Procedures:

Nominators should provide a brief description of themselves (no more than 100 words) and a two page letter describing the individual or organization being nominated and the activities the nominator believes qualify the nominee for consideration.

Nominators should explain why the nominee’s activities are of an exceptional nature.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize

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Dangers of skin lightening creams are so many and many skin lightening creams cause cancer.

Skin lightening creams inhibits the production of melanin (kills body natural protection). The skin is more susceptible to skin cancer and uneven colour. Hydroquinone is a multi-organ toxic chemical that is rapidly and extensively absorbed through the gut and it may damage the liver, and also cause irreversible damage to the connective tissue in the skin and cartilage.

It results in a bluish-black discolouration of tissues and patched skin. The way forward for skin lightening creams: relevant regulatory agencies must be put in place to stop importation of these products and the government departments must investigate the different brands of skin lightening creams on the market.

The government should continue to carry out continuous campaigns to raise awareness, and a law should be enacted to shift the mandate of cosmetics from Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and National Drug Authority (NDA) to another body such that the amount of cosmetics that enter Uganda can be regulated.

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