Uganda: Rights Workers Unveil Mobile Call Center to Help GBV Survivors

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Uganda: Rights Workers Unveil Mobile Call Center to Help GBV Survivors

[Monitor] Arrangements have been finalised through which survivors of gender based violence (GBV) can access timely legal information and assistance to access justice.

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