The Day of the African Child 2024 happening June 16th. In 1991, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the then OAU instituted the DAC in memory of the 16th June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, South Africa. At that time, students marched in protest against the poor quality of education they received and demanded to be taught in their...

On the 15th of June 2024 we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as we Promote and protect the older persons' rights. [video width="640" height="432" mp4="https://mglsd.go.ug/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WhatsApp-Video-2020-06-15-at-08.52.53.mp4"][/video]

This day is commemorated in appreciation of the contribution of workers to national development. It is also used to raise both national and international consciousness on the importance of promoting and protecting the rights of workers. Furthermore, the day is an occasion for reminding workers of their responsibilities and obligations. Internati...

Description The International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on the 8th of March.  It is a day in recognition of the role and contribution of women to the development process all over the world. The day provides an opportunity to enhance advocacy for inclusion of women’s concerns in the development agenda at all levels b...