Browsing by Author "Luttamaguzi, JohnBosco"

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    Covid-19 and the rising levels of domestic violence in Uganda
    (Gateway Research Centre, 2020) Luttamaguzi, JohnBosco; Nannozi Ggoobi, Susanie
    Domestic violence which may also be referred to as domestic abuse or family violence is a very disastrous habit in families. Globally, domestic violence is a very big challenge among the married partners more so in developing countries Uganda inclusive. It became a very challenging turmoil during the period of Covid-19 lockdown. Global lockdowns have resulted in a horrifying surge in gender-based violence (GBV). This surge in domestic violence also has a direct impact on women victims as noted by the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) the pandemic deepened gender inequalities because “the burden of caring for children at home and sick or elderly family members falls disproportionately on women”.
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    Massive voter education as a pivotal preventive tool to violence in 2021 elections in Uganda a question of election funding
    (Gateway Research Centre, 2020) Kayemba, Joseph; Luttamaguzi, JohnBosco; Kiberu, Jonah; Kibira, Vicent
    Voter education is an important aspect that promotes the credibility of an election as it empowers citizens with knowledge on how to exercise their right to vote in any election with acceptable voter behavior and integrity. In the previous General Elections in Uganda, violence was cited at almost every level of election. Election periods are critical moments that need a tactical approach to register free, fair, safe and secure elections. It is the mandate of the Electoral Commission to organize, conduct and supervise free and fair elections.