HOIMA DISTRICT GAZZETS 19TH NOVEMBER AS MEN’S DAY
Hoima has become the first district in Uganda to set aside a special day to celebrate MEN. The motion was moved in the council sitting yesterday, approved and confirmed today during the third (3rd ) Men’s day celebration in Hoima.
The council will every year plan and set aside a special budget to celebrate the Men’s day. The motion was officially submitted by the Hon. Bermandette Plan, the secretary social Services -Hoima district and was unanimously seconded.
The day will be celebrated every year to;
- Recognise and promote man’s involvement in achieving gender equality and SRHR
- Promote positive health seeking behaviour among men
- Give a chance to discuss issues affecting men
- Encourage gender equality
- A day to put a focus to discrimination
“This achievement is important because men are key players in attaining gender equality” Said Nancy Apio, the Gender coordinator. “It is not just a women’s conversation and it helps men to attain positive masculinity and break the male dominance and associated violence” she added.
RHU’s Contribution:
RHU has been mobilising men in communities to become role models and the same champions later pushed to have this day gazetted. We have also been carrying out capacity building for men and women on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Hoima District
We are excited about the evident contribution in empowering men and women in the communities to demand, advocate and enjoy their rights and promote gender equality.
Special appreciation to the Danish Family Planning Association, the International Planned Parenthood Federation and other partners for their contribution on empowering communities
