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foreword... Dear esteemed readers, we appreciate you for choosing the youth scroll lock as a platform you go to read about your sexual and reproductive health and rights, we provide valuably simplified and fun comical information for young people to relate with. This being our 1st issue (gender and rights) we are so excited for you to jump right in, we hope you will learn and also be entertained. Special thanks to our funders The digital human rights lab for the endless mentor-ship patience, and guidance and for not forgetting their huge cheque towards our project. With love ill introduce my awesome editorial team for the exquisite work towards the youth Scroll Lock, To my Ninjas Swabri, Dianah, Ricky, Christine, for your endless efforts and support is appreciated. To Ms. Tindyebwa Lillian, the author of “RECIPE FOR DISASTER” for endorsing and offering her story for our comical series, may God bless you. To the executive Director of Yawe Foundation for
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a dialogue with saul walugembe An adolescent and young people program specialist with over 9 years’ experience at the Centre of social behavioral change and economic strengthening programs with two of the country’s profound organizations passionate about behavior change communication and healthy lifestyle promotion about young people. An energetic team player with strong project mgt skills attained during implementation, YEM, Straight talk foundation and currently spearheading the young people and adolescent peer support program, empowering young people including AGW with Baylor Uganda. How can we be empowered to know and defend our rights? You need to know your rights are God given in spite of the different characters and policies that try to highlight them.
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So, the moment someone doesn’t feel comfortable letting something happen to them or their child it means they should not let the same thing happen to you meaning if its violets them it is liable to violet you too. As a young person, you need first to know who you are, your interests and appreciate yourself, then take that up and ensure that you are not making others uncomfortable with whatever you do which simply means that you are respecting their rights too.in one way or the other you need to always look out for others with a sensitive mind ok. Always be assertive and empowered to speak up about your rights and all the things that make you feel down. We behave mostly the way we
were raised up in our different back grounds and understand differently, so by being assertive and communicating/speaking up about your rights, you are also being respectful. Be aware of the different generations too that the way Saul will understand something may not be the same way your parents or a 70-year-old will understand. When you like your rights are violated you can need to report to the authorities. In our set up we quite several structures where we can report from starting from our family leaders or people who are respected in a family for example if it’s your parents who you feel are violating your rights you can talk to their significant others or the other persons they respect. It can be your granny or your other relatives and try to understand their perspective. And if it escalates for example cases of gender-based violence. This is where now you run to the police. There is a police unit in charge of child and family protection. All these are willing to answer your questions, help and protect you at all times. And then numerous development partners who have come with numerous platforms for example sauté which is a toll-free line where you can call and be assisted, the last one checked the number was116 and it goes directly to someone who can help you.
What do you have to say about LGBTR community? Well just like I have said that culturally, the motion of LGBTR community may not be understood by the African society, someone who has a strong
cultural attachment may be uncomfortable, but as a professional one knows some have attached themselves to this and it’s there right to the same services just like any other person because the difference in the way one treats themselves sexually does not away option {the fact that they are humans and they have rights} at 2. {their human rights}
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Always be assertive and empowered to speak up about your rights and all the things that make you feel down.
There are those in same sex relationships who are also being violated or mistreated by their partners or the community. It does not matter what kind of sexuality you have; every one has the same rights and I encourage every one to reach out for services because you will be served not because of whom you are but because of what you need. Therefore if you fail into any of those categories do not hesitate to go to any facility or ask for help.
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GENDER & RIGHTS Did you know that there is an estimate of over 7.67 billion people and growing in the world, and to some;this may come as a surprise; but the ratio of man to woman is 101:100(2021 estimate) According to the CIA world Factbook compiled in 2021. Meaning to every one female, there is 1.01 males. Basically, there are two types of human gender: male and female Being male is belonging to the sex that doesn’t give birth to babies while female is the sex that actually does. Male and female beings alike around the world live under diverse conditions and in many different areas alike are found different ways of life. Namely different cultures, different religions, different kinds of governments even different ways of distribution of rights. Some areas distribute favourable rights to the weak and fable so as to make on their living ways while others favor the strong so as to quickly development and in turn the weak are catered for in the process. A right in this scenario therefore, is a moral claim to have something or to behave in a particular way. A fair observation of rights in a present day society is widely considered as a backbone for proper unity peace and prosperity in that very society. Africa is one of the culturally diverse continents in the world and therefore presents a wide range of how different rights are observed.
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In a typical African setting, a male child is raised and trained since childhood to be a sole owner and protector of a family he is to have once become of age. He is expected to become an heir once his parents are dead and take possession of all family assets. On this account, the rights he is to have are carefully observed as he is to become an essential figure for the family. The female in contrast is raised and trained to run a home, bear children and take care of them and in most cases, to blindly follow the male’s lead. And as such of course, the rights accorded to this party are but may not be observed as much as the first. This scenario is not only found in Africa but some Asian and ancient English families. Ancient traditions shows that as male children went to school to receive an education, joined armies and
obtained the highest ranks, joined the government and took up very prestigious posts, the female children we’re not allowed in school until the mid 1800’s. A few of these scenes had indeed created a gap in magnitude of observation of rights between the two genders. For present day however, The girl child and strong women have come up to advocate for a change in how this matter is being handled. In the process, initiatives like UWESO in Uganda and many other efforts from influential women like Maggie Kigozi, Rebecca Kadaga and on an international stage, Oprah Winfrey have been presented and this has helped to create a change in the scope of the matter. A case in mind, girl child education has been adopted as a vital element to empower women. The right to education has been equally observed on both sides thus giving the female kind the same energy to stand on levelled ground with the male. In addition, vocational education has also enabled girl child improve on what she already knows, this equiping them with skills for self development. Stands against domestic voilence have been taken and laws have been placed to see that women’s rights are observed too. Present day has seen women take up prestigious posts in government and the army alike with examples of Jessica Alupo and Angella Marchelle, the Vice President of Uganda and German Chancellor respectively. In spite of these efforts and many others, has the gap of rights between male and female really been closed. The cultural normal in Africa still rages on as the male is considered sole heir rendering the female incompetent. Women are not allowed to take up priesthood in the Catholic Church. Majority of women still take on titles of housewives and are utterly dependent on the bread won by the husband. Domestic violence is still one big issue around the world, with cases where husband beating their wives taking the boats helm. These are some of the many
Will the steps taken really be effective in curbing down the gap as given these scenarios. Some of these steps have not even tackled some of the raised complaints? But in my opinion, do they actually need to? Is copying and closing in on what males set out to achieve the only way to close this gap? Is this the solution. Difference in gender indeed gives a call to different in purpose so as to achieve a common goal. Difference in purpose though does necessary imply that one purpose is irrelevant. Such as, the female gender being able to provide create affords them a sole ticket to being the masterminds behind the future generation. The girl child of the world has taken over and empowered herself with many industries namely fashion, Humanitarian associates, Catering organization, Leadership such as that in New Zealand, the Queen of Britain and many others.
I kindly advocate therefore to all the ladies, girls and women out there that they are as human as any other human needs to be seen, heard and presence felt as need be. As much as there’s a fight for this cause, it all begins with how big you see yourself. If you accorded those very rights you need to yourself and those around you, if you believe in u, and if u live like u already have those rights... U actually should. Because you are as relevant as those rights should be observed for you. It’s in your mind.
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Women soccer has been introduced and is becoming a catchy sport of the present day.
In this way, the girl child has been able establish for herself a platform that roars to be observed, rights to be respected, Honor to be earned and thus cover that wide gap in rights that ancient society had created.
Let the efforts all be put in awakening the ladies and the girl child to be a stronger, more confident themselves as indeed no one has the right to describe any rights for them, any better than they know those rights. “The male as well as the female are uniquely made, each ably sufficient individually and coordially able to create the dream, a peaceful, unified and thriving society.
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cases that still portray a huge gap in observation of rights on either side.
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Menstrual health hygiene management Menstrual health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in relation to the menstrual cycle. Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the lining of a woman’s uterus (more commonly known as the womb). Menstruation is also known by the terms menses, menstrual period, cycle or period. Dos Ð Take a bath/shower atleast once a day
Ð Don’t use douche
Ð Choose/change a menstrual product that gives you comfort (Pads, cups, tampons, reusable pads)
5 signs and symptoms of pees
Ð Always have your go-to kit
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Ð Use clean underwear and change daily Ð Use clean warm water regularly, after each use of toilet/ urination. Ð Wipe/pat dry from front to back to avoid urethral infections after every wash
Donts Ð Don’t use soaps or virginal hygiene products to wash genital area. Ð Avoid hair removal (waxing/shaving) Ð Don’t wear tight pants or clothes during pees to ensure air flow around your genitals Ð Don’t have unprotected sex during pees youth scroll lock
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Ð Don’t drink coffee, tea, milk/milk products during pees, it leads to heavy cramps, bloating, gas and diarrhea
Ð Acne Ð Sore/heavy breasts Ð Cramps Ð Gassy/ bloated Ð Headache
Symptoms Ð Insomia Ð Mood swings Ð Tired Ð Constipation Ð Anxious/depressed
GIRLS Purse Ð Tissue/wipes/ Hankee Ð Notebook/pen Ð Mouth mint
Ð Pads Ð Lip gloss Ð Cash Ð Id
For your youth health services
Kabarole Ð RHU
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Kasese Ð Katadobe Health Centre IV
People
By Suubi Joseph Karol
People choose; Alliance not alienation, Albinism not bleaching, Bonding not bondage,
Local councils(LCs) not LDUs, Legislation not lawlessness, Moms over maids,
Cooperation not corruption, Credentials not currency, Communication not confrontation, Commitment not cheating,
Mental health not the phrase ‘men-don’t-cry’, Networking not nepotism,
Endorsement not envy, Emancipation not elimination, Facts not fuction,
NTV over NBS, Namugongo not it’s pork, Obedience not obduracy, Owino market not malls, Prayer not pornography, Pets not pouching, Patriotism not plunder, Poetry over prose, Quality over quantity, Romance not rape, Realism not racism, Rolex over lasgna,
Felicity not fraudulence, God not google,
Red Cross not Alshabab, Sanity not slavery, Sacarsm not sadism,
Grace not gradges, Graduates not gangsters (kifesi)
Shoot their shots not shut up,
Hope not hate, Hustling not slaying,
Security not the shooting of protesters in the streets, Teachers not traitors,
Inspiration not imperialism and other dreadful isms, Joy not jealous,
Twitter over TV, Ubiety not the unknown,
KIU titans over Kyambogo warriors, KFC over Kikomando,
Vitamin over vodka, Vacations not violence, Weddings not war, Coexistence not xenophobia, Yin and yang,
Love not lust,
Leaders who aren’t like Mugabe of Zimbabwe.
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Circumcision not female genital mutilation, Democracy not dictatorship,
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gender Gender is the state of being male or female in relation to the social and cultural roles that are considered appropriate for men and woman.
Male
Female
Gender Neutral
Non Binary
Gender equality is a human right ‘societies that value women and men as equal are safer and healthier’ Enjoying same rights, opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision making and when the different behaviors, aspirations and needs and men are equally valued and favored. Gender equality prevents violence against women and children, its essential for economic prosperity, societies that value women and men as equal are safer and healthier. youth scroll lock
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GENDER INEQUALITY CAUSES GENDER ISSUES Ð Uneven access to education Ð Lack of employment equality Ð Job segregation Ð Lack of bodily autonomy Ð Poor medical care Ð Lack of legal protections Ð Lack of religious freedom
Transgender
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Non Conforming Ð Lack of political representation Ð Child marriages and teenage pregnancies Ð Unrecognized domestic work and sexual violence
GENDER ROLES TRADITIONAL ROLES WOMEN Largely domestic roles including; housekeeping, child rearing, fetching water, cooking and tending to community needs
WOMEN’S CORE ISSUES Ð Reproductive Rights and Justices. Now fully supports safe and legal abortion, affordable and effective birth control, and other contraception and reproductive health education for all. Ð Economic Justice Ð Ending violence against women Ð Racial Justice Ð LGBTQIA + Rights Ð Constructional Equality Gender influences our behaviors and relationships it can also affect health. Sex and gender play a role in how health and disease affect individuals
Are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement. The fundamental normative rules about are allowed of people.
Human rights is when all boards engage to days generation in creating a better world of love, friendship, compassion beauty creativity freedom, and equality
BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS {dignity, fairness, equality, respect, and independence} Ð Right to have and express your own opinions Ð Right to an education Ð Right to a private and family life Ð Right not to be mistreated or wrongly punished Ð Right to life Ð Right to liberty and freedom Ð Right to live a life free of discrimination
Ð Right to control what happens to your own body, the medical decision for yourself.
A RIGHT IS DIFFERENT FROM A PRIVILEGE. (CATEGORIES) Ð Civil and political rights Ð Economic, social, and cultural rights Ð Solidarity rights
WAYS TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS Ð Speak up for what you care about Ð Listen to others stories Ð Stay connected with social movements Ð Stand up against discrimination Ð Volunteer or donate to a global organization Ð Choose fair trade and ethically made gifts
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Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, apply regardless of where you are from, believe in or choose to live
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