[vc_row tm_bgimagefixed=”” break_in_responsive=”991″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”8509″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1549530033754{margin-top: -14px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]The Hear Us Out Project (Aug–Nov 2013) investigated rising rates of defilement in Uganda, engaging over 2,300 children, policymakers, and community leaders across seven districts. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#ebebeb”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1549969801460{margin-top: -10px !important;}” tm_responsive_css=”89554723|colbreak_no|||||||||colbreak_no|0px||||||||colbreak_no||||||||||colbreak_no|||||||||”][vc_column_text css=””]The study revealed that cultural rigidity, poverty, corruption, lack of birth registration, and low legal awareness prevent victims from accessing justice, putting them at heightened risk of psychological trauma and HIV exposure.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”8510″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8511″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Through community sensitization, radio talk shows, essay and poetry competitions, and public engagement events, the project empowered 1,764 young people to advocate against defilement. Parents, religious leaders, local authorities, and the judiciary were also engaged to strengthen awareness and response mechanisms.

The project highlighted urgent needs for policy reforms and societal action, ensuring children are protected, victims receive justice, and communities are equipped to prevent defilement and support survivors.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]