KAMPALA — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the Ministry of Finance to consider introducing tax incentives on sanitary pads in the upcoming tax bills to make the products more affordable for girls and women across Uganda.
Among made the call while speaking at a Women’s Day breakfast meeting held at the parliamentary south parking lot, where female Members of Parliament and staff gathered to commemorate International Women’s Day.
She noted that affordable menstrual hygiene products are essential in supporting the dignity, health and education of girls and women.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige.
Keynote speaker Jane Frances Abodo emphasized that access to justice should go beyond the mere existence of courts, noting that many women and girls face emotional and social barriers that prevent them from reporting cases of abuse.
She said access to justice begins with the courage to speak up, highlighting the challenges many survivors of sexual violence face before deciding to report their experiences.
Also speaking at the event, Catherine Bamugemereire urged leaders and institutions to champion genuine equity in workplaces and society.
She said there is a need to ensure that merit remains the main standard for advancement, emphasizing that every Ugandan woman deserves an environment where her character and ability are her strongest credentials.
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Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige said the breakfast meeting offers an opportunity for women to reflect on their achievements and the challenges that still lie ahead.
He noted that such engagements allow women leaders and professionals to take stock of progress made while identifying strategies to address remaining barriers.
Uganda will officially commemorate International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds under the theme “Scaling up investment to accelerate access to justice for all women and girls in Uganda.”
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