NOW in Kampala, Uganda: child-friendly voting!

This news is coming straight from Kampala where, as you read this, projects and churches from our partner network have taken to the streets to encourage voters to consider the rights and needs of Uganda's children.

In the light of the upcoming elections for a new President and government (Friday 18th February) the network are conducting an advocacy campaign encouraging citizens to think about children when they vote. They have been asking questions such as: Do you recognise the importance of today’s children? Will the person you vote for be the best person to lead the next generation into the future?

Thousands of flyers and car stickers are being given out across Kampala today. They hope to continue this through the local election period, which follows on from the presidential elections.

The network is also continuing to promote issues surrounding children at risk in general, through TV adverts shown just before prime time Ugandan news both before and after polling day. They hope it will encourage those newly in power to think about their responsibilities towards the children and young people of Uganda.

People currently being filmed for the TV adverts include Henry Orombi (the Archbishop of Uganda), Rudo Kwaramba (World Vision’s National Director) and Judith Babirye (a well-known Ugandan gospel artist). On each short advert the Ugandan spokesperson says ‘During this election period I’m keeping children safe, what about you?’ Listen here to one of the radio adverts that Ugandan citizens have been hearing all week.

If you would like to follow the election progress situation in Uganda you can find updated information on the following platform for Ugandan news and information: http://www.weinformers.net/tag/uganda-2011-general-elections/ 

Watch this space for more information and stories on the awareness-raising activities that Uganda are doing to promote children’s rights…