Violence against women is still commonplace in the African country: rape, abuse and discrimination. A simple piece of furniture and knowledge of the law can change that. Aid organization Care and Austrian development cooperation provide some justice.
Mukasa quickly gets up and sits down on the clayey ground. It is very natural for a man to take a seat. He has the privilege: he is a man. A given in Arua, in northern Uganda. With space, the African woman not only loses a more comfortable seat, but also her self-confidence. “We ensure that women have a place to sit during meetings. Buying armchairs gives women more power,” explains Patricia Avako, office manager of the aid organization Care in Arua. “Equal rights can only happen when women and men communicate with each other on the same level,” Avako adds.
Source: Krone
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