13/03/2026
R**e and child violence, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, remain significant concerns in Uganda, with eastern Uganda facing particularly high rates in certain forms of violence. Eastern Uganda encompasses regions like Busoga, Bugisu, Teso, and parts of Karamoja, where cultural practices, poverty, conflict legacies, and limited access to services exacerbate the problem. While data is often aggregated at the national level, regional breakdowns from surveys highlight elevated risks in the east, especially for physical violence and female ge***al mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Note that "defilement" is the legal term in Uganda for sexual offenses against children under 18, which includes r**e.
Key Statistics from the 2015 Uganda Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS, Published 2018)
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