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IJM Launches Iteso Guidelines for Justice | Uganda News
Iteso cultural leaders from Uganda and Kenya have unveiled new guidelines to combat harmful traditions, urging communities to turn to formal justice—especially for gender-based violence—instead of outdated customs that often fail to protect women and children. Backed by International Justice Mission, the initiative, launched in Tororo, tackles deep-rooted norms and encourages legal reporting, which currently captures only 10% of violent incidents. Leaders are now tasked with condemning practices that enable abuse, aiming to rebuild family values amid rising challenges like divorce and single…
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