Resettlement and Gender Dimensions of Land Rights in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 583-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Adelman ◽  
Amber Peterman
Keyword(s):  
Land Rights ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
And Gender

Using reproductive health services to address sexual and gender-based violence in post-conflict northern Uganda.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keneth Opiro ◽  
Francis Pebolo Pebalo ◽  
Neil Scolding ◽  
Charlotte Hardy
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Abstract Background Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), including rape and child sexual abuse, remains a significant challenge in post-conflict northern Uganda, including within refugee settlements. Many victims have never sought help from health-related services. Consequently, the scale of the problem is unknown, and SGBV victims’ injuries, both psychological and physical, remain undetected and unaddressed. We hypothesized that health workers in rural Reproductive Health Services could provide a valuable resource for SGBV screening and subsequent referral for support. Methods Our project had three elements. First, Reproductive Health Service workers were trained in the knowledge and skills needed to screen for and identify women who had experienced SGBV, using a questionnaire-based approach. Second, the screening questionnaire was used by reproductive health workers over a 3-month period, and the data analysed to explore the scale and nature of the problem. Third, victims detected were offered referral as appropriate to hospital services and/or the ActionAid SURGE (Strengthening Uganda’s Response to Gender Equality) shelter in Gulu. Results 1656 women were screened. 778 (47%) had a history of SGBV, including 123 victims of rape and 505 victims of non-sexual violence. 1,254 (76%) had been directly or indirectly affected by conflict experiences; 1066 had lived in IDP camps. 145 (9%) were referred at their request to Gulu SGBV Shelter under SURGE. Of these, 25 attended the shelter and received assistance, and a further 20 received telephone counselling. Conclusion Undetected SGBV remains a problem in post-conflict northern Uganda. Reproductive Health Service workers, following specific training, can effectively screen for and identify otherwise unreported and unassisted cases of SGBV. Future work will explore scaling up to include screening in hospital A&E departments, incorporate approaches to screening for male victims, and the impact of taking both screening and support services to rural communities through local clinics with mobile teams.

War and HIV: Sex and gender differences in risk behaviour among young men and women in post-conflict Gulu District, Northern Uganda

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheetal Patel ◽  
Martin T. Schechter ◽  
Nelson K. Sewankambo ◽  
Stella Atim ◽  
Sam Lakor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Sex And Gender ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Gulu District ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Sex And Gender Differences

scholarly journals Perceptions of the Drivers of Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Post Conflict Northern Uganda

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 84-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Bukuluki ◽  
John David Kisuule ◽  
Alex Bagabo Makerere ◽  
Berit Schei ◽  
Johanne Sundby
Keyword(s):  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Control

This paper explores the perceived forms and drivers of sexual and gender based violence in post conflict settings with focus on Northern Uganda. It applied qualitative approaches primarily using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Study findings revealed that although all forms of violence are perceived to be prevalent, physical and emotional violence were perceived to be the most occurring. Men were perceived to be the main perpetrators of violence. However, there were cases of men who reported to experience violence from women. Few men reported violence to authorities because it was perceived to be stigmatizing; such men would be perceived as weak in a patriarchal society that perceives ideal men to be strong and less susceptible to physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Early marriages are a major form of gender based violence which was perceived as normal in a number of communities despite the evidence that it contributes to negative social and reproductive health outcomes . Sexual violence cases in form of rape, defilement as well as incest were perceived to be on the rise in the sub-region. The study identified several drivers of SGBV including poverty, power imbalances in access to and control over resources, insecurity, blaming HIV infection on female partners, HIV related stigma and discrimination, alcohol and substance abuse

scholarly journals “The shifting patterns of customary marriage and gender relations in post-conflict northern Uganda.”

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 105-118
Author(s):  
Ejang Mary
Keyword(s):  
Gender Relations ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Traditional Marriage ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Customary Practices ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Over Time

This paper presents the transformations in the customary marriage processes, practices and gender relations among Lango in northern Uganda. The paper takes a qualitative approach using generational in-depth interviews with participants in the sub-counties of Lira and Ogur, Lira district northern Uganda. The findings indicate that marriage was a highly respected institution in Lango culture accomplished by the payment of bride wealth called ‘lim nyom’ but greatly transformed over time from material to monetary demand. The traditional marriage process was punctuated by eight designated sequential events and installment payment of the bride-wealth. However, this paper underlines that Lango customary marriage (‘Nyom tekwaro Lango’) has changed over time due to the rapid social, economic, cultural and traditional changes to match the socio-economic and ideological realities dictated by the globalization process. Core among the factors that have influenced and undermined Lango customary marriage is borrowing the alien value system to suit the contemporary social and economic changes. This paper argues that whereas it is important to adopt the new marriage principles and practices, the shift affects gender relations and thus it is worth retaining the significant valuable customary practices that knit family and community members.

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