Winfred Ongom is a sexual and reproductive health and rights advocate working with the White Ribbon Alliance in Uganda. She tells us about the challenges she faces as a young woman speaking up on issues many would rather keep quiet about – including convincing her mother that her brothers should learn about condoms!
“It took her some time – we still have those fights – but at least there is some progress and she understands the need for them to protect themselves.”
By improving laws, staying open-minded and focusing on human rights-based approaches, Winfred is hopeful that future generations won’t face the stigma, mis-information and discrimination holding young people back today.
“Maybe the children I’ll have will have a better life, where their sexuality is open and they’re free to talk about it.”
This video was made possible through a generous grant from SayItForward.org in support of women’s advocacy messages.
