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born 1954 Uganda

Uganda
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I’m pleased, though somewhat surprised, by how many people are thinking and talking about these issues.

"I am deeply honored and excited to assume this new and challenging role at such a critical time in the fight against AIDS."

"I see myself as a role model for other Ugandan women."

The young and vibrant NRM government boasted that any girl or woman in Uganda could become anything they wanted in the world.

"Even male ministers and MPs have started approaching me to discuss the challenges they face in their homes."

It is widely acknowledged that gender-based violence rates are high in Uganda. What concerns us even more is that the recognition of this issue as a problem is not very widespread.

"Why should I stay with a man who beats me? I told him, 'How can you beat a vice president?'"

"My hope is that others will find the courage to stand up against the violence that exists in so many of our homes, yet remains so rarely acknowledged."

"I suppose it was that day that convinced me I should enter politics and speak out against the violence that was so prevalent in our society."

"I’m telling you this because I’ve been there, and perhaps I left because I’m one of the few smart ones. I was lacking the right company."

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Specioza Kazibwe (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.