8in 10
children experience a form of abuse in Uganda—verbal, sexual or physical
1of 6
girls reported having to exchange sex for material support
3in 10
girls were forced to have sex during their childhood.
*Information provided by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
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Save Life Uganda is committed to protect and respond to neglect and abuse of children including harmful social norms such as female genital mutilation, rape, defilement, child marriage and child labor.
We believe family is the first line of protection for children. Through educational programs and supporting parents or caregivers — we work to build a protective and loving home and community.