The Executive has approved the long awaited domestic violence bill as hundreds of women march in the Capital Kampala in memory of women and children killed through acts of violence.
The speaker of Parliament Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi joined by other legislatures lit a candle in front of parliament in support of the struggle to end violence against women.
This particular board bears the names of the victims of domestic violence, those whose lives have been taken away portraying a great loss to the nation Uganda.
Dressed in white, signifying hope ahead, the women legislatures equally mourned the loss of their fellow women and children who died as a result of domestic violence.
Over 70% of women experience domestic violence implying that ¾ of women are unsafe, a problem too big to be ignored.
But this candle light vigil conducted by the speaker of parliament and his strong conviction and assurance to the women is an achievement in the struggle against domestic violence.
The domestic violence bill which has been approved by the executive now awaits a presentation before the floor of parliament before it’s translated into law. According to the speaker, it will be a smooth process before the house.
