Boy Child Still Left Behind Despite Progress in Women Empowerment – Bridget Asinga
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- When boys are neglected and grow up without education, it eventually affects families and society as a whole.
Kabale-Uganda .Bridget Asinga, the National Resistance Movement chairperson for Kabale District and Woman Councillor for Kyanamira Sub County, has raised concern that the boy child remains neglected even as the country continues to celebrate progress in women empowerment.
Speaking to Light News Network at her home in Kyanamira following the recent commemoration of International Women’s Day, Asinga said many parents have shifted their attention mainly toward supporting girls, leaving boys vulnerable and without adequate guidance.
She noted that as a result, a growing number of underage boys are abandoning school and engaging in casual labour such as stone quarrying, which is affecting their education and future prospects.
Asinga added that although empowering girls remains important, parents should ensure that both boys and girls are given equal attention, support, and opportunities.
She explained that when boys are neglected and grow up without education, it eventually affects families and society as a whole.
“When girls get married to uneducated men, it can create serious challenges in families and communities,” she said, urging parents and leaders to also prioritize the welfare and education of boys.
At the same time, Asinga praised the government under the National Resistance Movement for promoting women’s emancipation and creating opportunities for women across the country.
She said women today are increasingly participating in employment, school competitions, sports, and leadership positions, which was not common in the past when many women were not encouraged to speak publicly or take on serious leadership roles.
According to Asinga, the government continues to emphasize equal rights for both boys and girls, stressing that society should promote fairness and treat both genders with equal importance.
She called upon parents, leaders, and communities to work together to ensure that no child—boy or girl—is left behind in the country’s development.
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