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Uganda Media Centre · Official Record Reference: UMC/GBV-PREVENTION-POLICY/20260512

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Tuesday, 12 May 2026 · 1 min read

New national policy on gender-based violence prevention launched

Issued by Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

Hon. Betty Amongi launched a new national GBV-prevention policy with budget allocations to 40 priority districts. The toll-free helpline 116 will now operate 24/7.

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Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

1 min read

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UMC/GBV-PREVENTION-POLICY/20260512

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Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development. (2026-05-12). New national policy on gender-based violence prevention launched. Uganda Media Centre. https://www.algobot.cloud/release?slug=gbv-prevention-policy

New national policy on gender-based violence prevention launched

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