Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), an umbrella of female journalists in Uganda suggests that reflection on stakeholder key roles, functions and responsibilities would address the existent deficiencies.
It is only stereotypical that fear is reduced to women and thus perceived as a womanly weakness. Fear is an emotional reaction from all human beings including other living things in case of sensed danger. All persons are prone to fear and thus no reserve for women.
“Everyone in this room or listening outside it knows we are in a crisis of implementation, promotion and protection. And in crisis, we may be forgiven for considering the thought that these laws mean little in the face of the attacks on free expression that have increased in recent years.” says Mercy Munduru, Program Manager, Democratic Governance, ActionAid
