According to press and media reports, in the recent past, cases of violence against women, girls and children in form of domestic violence and sexual violence (defilement and rape) have continued to escalate. These are acts of human rights abuse that undermine the dignity and wellbeing of women.

In response, women from across Uganda are jointly crying out and calling upon the government, institutions and the public to put in place mechanisms that protect women and ensure that there is justice and equality for all. A peaceful demonstration has been organized by women and men of the civil society to call upon policy makers to give attention and put the plight of women on the government agenda.