The fight to give girls as much emphasis in society as their male counterparts has attracted thousands of Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), Civil Society Organisations, multinational companies and the attention of the government.
Although gender equality refers to the situation where individuals of both sexes are free to develop their personal abilities and make choices without limitations, it has emerged that more girls enjoy a moderately higher stake in society than their male counterparts.
According to a Twaweza research, most Ugandans feel like there is a need for the government to bridge the divide between the resources given to girl children than those appropriated for the boys.
53% of the Sauti za Wanachi respondents acknowledged that girls are more vulnerable than boys but also said that boys needed equally stronger emphasis and grooming.
The research now recommends that the government involves communities in formulating policies that benefit all citizens and perhaps even target the more marginalised sections of society, ensuring quality delivery and eliminating mismanagement, and engaging citizens at the community level to help shape gender policies better policies.
It further recommends that the government gets local views and ideas proposed by citizens on how to address the problem as a starting point for reform.
