Don’t lose sight on struggle for gender equity, says Kadaga

Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has called for renewed focus on the struggle for gender equity.
During early celebrations to mark the Women’s Day 2020 at Greenhill Academy in Kibuli, Kadaga said the past is instructive in guiding society on what could go wrong if matters gender equity are not given deserving attention.
“In the past, women were not allowed to run for office…other jurisdictions required them to first have a lot of money or own property; they were not allowed to study medicine, engineering,” she said.
“I would like to commend the vision of the founders of this school; it is a major contribution to the human resource of Uganda; I want to commend the school that the young people are being educated on equity,” she said.
Recounting past experiences when society turned a blind eye on gender equity, Speaker Kadaga said majority of women lost out on opportunities due to unfair treatment at the hands of a discriminatory socio-political infrastructure existent at the time.
At Parliament, said the Speaker, matters touching on human rights are taken seriously and that she has had to prevail upon the police to reinstate women who were redeployed for being pregnant.
The School’s Board Chairperson, Ms Proscovia Njuki, hailed Parliament for taking principled positions on issues touching on gender, especially in ensuring men are not accorded preferential treatment at the expense of their female counterparts.
Njuki urged young girls to find courage in the example of pioneer women achievers to inspire them to achieve progress.
“I urge you young girls to strive hard and impact society,” said Ms Njuki.
Set to be marked on the March 8, 2020, the International Women’s Day 2020 is to be themed on “I am generation equality: realising women’s rights” which aligns with several campaigns to achieve gender equality through actions that create equal opportunities for women.