Awor Isabella Olong

Tree felling in Uganda's West Nile Region is causing a lot of conflicts. Photo/ Awor Isabella Olong

Deforestation spikes Gender-Based Violence in Uganda’s West Nile Region

Kampala Lydia Aseru* narrates in tears how women are often raped by cattle herders in the forest while collecting firewood for cooking and sale. Women’s fuel wood collection and deforestation, especially in West Nile districts hosting refugees have not only affected the environment but also led to an increase in cases of Gender-Based Violence. Ms…

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