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Uganda: Race for Equality Ride From Nakivale to Kampala Amplifies Voices of Marginalised Communities

A cycling initiative in Uganda highlights the ongoing struggles for equality faced by refugees, persons with disabilities, and young women.

In Uganda, significant challenges persist for marginalized communities, especially refugees, persons with disabilities, and young women, who struggle with limited access to education, skills development, and economic opportunities. These groups often find themselves facing daily realities of social exclusion and financial constraints, particularly in refugee settlements and underserved urban areas. Addressing these issues requires innovative approaches to empower these communities and include their voices in broader societal discussions.

To tackle the challenges faced by these marginalized groups, Brass for Africa has launched a unique initiative called the Race for Equality. This three-day cycling campaign from Nakivale Refugee Settlement to Kampala aimed to raise awareness about the barriers confronting these communities. Under the theme

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