Gabriel Mugaruka on Uganda Violence Prevention
Contact:
Ryan McBride
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04 Mar 2022 |
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Burnaby Rotary
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Gabriel is presenting a talk on the "Strengthening Gender Based Violence prevention and Response for Urban Refugee Sex Workers in Uganda". Let's look forward to hearing from our potential newest member!
Bio: Gabriel Mugaruka is a Congolese human rights defender (HRD), with 19 years specialised experience in child rights issues, including child soldiers, as well as women’s rights. As a vocal and prominent activist in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he was forced to flee the country 11 years ago, seeking refuge in Uganda. Today, Mugaruka is the Coordinator of the Uganda-based Human Rights Defenders Solidarity Network, a network for exiled HRDs, and a language teacher of French at Kabojja International School.