Uganda
Uganda records some of the highest survey-measured rates of spousal violence in the region, alongside a well-developed network of community paralegals.
About 56%
of ever-married women report having experienced spousal physical, sexual or emotional violence
Uganda Demographic and Health Survey 2016About 22%
of women aged 15 to 49 report having experienced sexual violence
Uganda Demographic and Health Survey 2016Reporting in Uganda
How reporting actually works here
The Domestic Violence Act provides for protection orders through magistrates' courts and local council courts, which are often the first realistic point of contact in rural districts.
Helplines
Sauti national GBV helpline
116Free, 24 hours, operated with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
Uganda Police GBV desk
0800 199 195Toll free. Verify locally, numbers change.
Helpline numbers change. Verify a number locally before you rely on it, and if a line does not answer, go to the nearest police gender desk, hospital or recognised women's organisation.