BY OBED KULE KITHENDE
Justice Livelihoods Health, a Nongovernmental Organization operating in Kasese has embarked on training religious and cultural leaders across the district so that they too join the campaign against Gender Based Violence.
Yesterday, the organization conducted a one – day training session that targeted leaders from the sub-counties of Karusandara, Munkunyu, Nyakiyumbu and the three divisions of Kasese Municipality at Kasese Central Baptist Church in Kasese town.
Ms Jackline Akong, the Gender trainer at Justice Livelihoods Health observed that the religious and cultural leaders were key in preventing and addressing issues related to Gender Based Violence in their respective communities, adding that they are respected and trusted by the people that they lead.
According to her, the leaders can use their moral authority to condemn cases of Gender Based Violence and promote values of respect, equality, and compassion using their various platforms.
Mr. Joshua Kasengya the Senior Project Coordinator at the Justice Livelihoods Health revealed that the program would benefit leaders from all the denominations.
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