International Women's day Celebration | Omoro District

EVENT REPORT

OMORO DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Comperes: Andrew Ochola Robert Onenchan

Omoro District Headquarters Lalogi sub-county March 10, 2018

Guest of Honour: Hon. Catherine Lamwaka Woman Member of Parliament, Omoro District

Background: Omoro District celebrated the International Women’s day which was organized

by Omoro District Local Government. The event took place on March 10, 2018 at the district headquarters in Lalogi sub-county.

The celebration was attended by cultural and religious leaders, district councillors, district partners, other organizations and stakeholders.

AVSI joined these celebrations due to its role in rehabilitating women and girls in the district.

Theme: “Empowerment of rural women and girls: opportunities and challenges.”

Purpose of the event: • To celebrate the role of women in the development of Uganda.

• To advocate for the education of the girl-child and counter any form of abuse and early marriages.

SPEAKER REMARKS Christine Anywar, the district councillor urged elders, cultural and religious leaders, organizations, and government to fight poverty and ignorance through education with emphasis on the girl-child.

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Inclusion of men in empowerment of women is important.

Peter Douglas Okello- Omoro District LC5 Chairperson.

Women and girls, should address their minds to accept empowerment.

Our numbers are great and if we focus on education we will achieve transformation and development.

Hon. Catherine Lamwaka - Member of Parliament.

The event was colourful. Lubanga Aye Twero disabled women’s group and Tiikikumi were among the event entertainers.

A Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to AVSI Foundation for its contribution and dedication towards the empowerment of girls and women in Omoro District.

Organizations in attendance: • ActionAid • Action Network Uganda • ADD International Volunteer • AVSI Foundation • Comboni Samaritan’s of Gulu • Gulu Disabled Persons Union • Muslim Centre for Justice and Law • Reproductive Health Uganda

• Save the Children Uganda • SOS Children’s Villages Uganda • THRIVE Gulu • TPO Uganda

• World Vision

Photo Credit : AVSI Foundation