Country: Uganda

Report | 2017 | Structural Enablers

Prevention+: Men and women ending gender based violence

This brief introduces Prevention+, is a five-year multi-country programme that envisions a world where healthy, respectful, and equal relationships are the norm. To contribute to making this a reality, the programme addresses the root causes of GBV – the social, economic, religious, and cultural contexts that shape attitudes and behaviour that lead to violence.

Research article | 2014 | Structural Enablers

The impact of SASA, a community mobilization intervention, on reported HIV-related risk behaviors and relationship dynamics in Kampala, Uganda

A review of how the SASA! programme impacted on reported HIV-related risk behaviors and relationship dynamics at a community level, especially among men.

Report | 2012 | Structural Enablers

Policy Report: Engaging men in HIV and GBV prevention, SRHR promotion and parenting – Uganda

This report provides a summary of whether laws and policies in Uganda seek to engage men and boys in achieving gender equality.

Report | 2010 | Prevention

Making Medical Male Circumcision Work for Women

A report documenting women’s perspectives on male circumcision for HIV prevention based on interviews and focus group discussions with about 500 women in HIV-affected communities in Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Uganda. The report offers recommendations on how to ensure that the rollout of voluntary medical male circumcision is safe and beneficial to whole communities—including men and women.

Policy / Strategy | 2010 | Prevention

Uganda Safe Male Circumcision Policy

Uganda’s Safe Male Circumcision Policy was developed through participatory and consultative processes and was informed by the draft National Health Policy and the 2008/2012 National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan. This policy provides a framework for increasing access to and use of safe and sustainable male circumcision services as an integral part of the national HIV prevention strategy.