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Where men are kings and women, mere vessels
Despite the smiling faces, Karimojong women suffer domestic violence which is unfortunately tolerated by the masculine society where men’s will prevail in all circumstances. PHOTO BY DAVID MAFABI
Posted Monday, May 24 2010 at 00:00
He heads daily for the villages with local NGO, Association for World Education (Uganda Chapter) that is involved in changing the lifestyle of the Karimojong through preaching rule of law and democracy to teach human rights, emancipation of women, and the constitution; all strange ideals to the traditional Karimojong.
“I appreciate and have interest in our traditions and customs because they are the preserve of our historical link but I am determined at the same time to help my people change to the modern judicial system so that human rights can be respected here,” says Aroma.
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