Empowering Women Against Violence
Is Marital Rape Real? Rape – a word to define a violent and ghastly act. I believe that there are not enough words in the English language to perfectly describe rape. No words to embody the nastiness of the crime and of the criminal. No words to convey the trauma that survivors go through for the rest of their lives. …
As I sat in one of Uganda’s most prestigious universities with my multi-cultural co-workers trying to raise awareness about women’s reproductive health, I had the most cringe-worthy moment of my life. As we answered questions about how condoms and religion don’t agree with each other, a guy in his mid-20s told us we should talk to the women exclusively. When …
“Marriage is a sacred institution – collaboration of two souls”. “Marriage is a bond of trust, respect and love”. We have heard of such beautiful quotes and sayings many a times, which describe the meaning of this devout institution – called marriage. But is the sanctity of marriage alive ? Marriage is a sacred institution but not a license to rape. Consent from both …