27th International women's Day - A lot still needs to be done in advocating for women’s rights.

International Women's Day celebrations in Uganda coincide with a period where many girls are facing challenges, leading to a high rate of school dropouts. Rebecca Kadaga, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, emphasizes the need to address the challenges faced by girls, particularly their lack of access to essentials such as sanitary pads. She made these remarks during a press conference of the NRM