KIULJ Volume. 7, Issue 1 (2025)

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Raphael D. Jackson-Ortiz, Muwaffiq Jufri, Waira Juma, Nakintu Kevin & Munyarwanda James
 

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Domestic violence Male Abuse Legal framework Gender equality
 

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Examine the legal framework on domestic violence against the male gender in Uganda

Abstract: Domestic violence poses significant threats to the male gender, with the rising cases of physical, emotional, sexual, economic violence against men, and what makes it worse is that when it is talked about, the topic is always reduced to the abuse that men do to women, thereby adversely affecting the male gender. However, in Uganda, there is limited understanding and implementation of the legal framework on domestic violence and how the law can mitigate its impacts, particularly on the male victims. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the legal framework on domestic violence as a strategy for mitigating violence against men in Uganda. This Article adopts a doctrinal method of study, utilizing primary and secondary sources such as laws and scholarly literature. The data obtained was analyzed using a descriptive and analytical method of study. The findings indicate that domestic violence against men is largely invisible and unrecognized, challenges faced by male victims of domestic challenges in accessing justice, including societal stigma, lack of awareness, and inadequate support systems. The study concludes and recommends that reviewing the law on domestic violence in Uganda is vital for mainstreaming gender issues and mitigating domestic violence against men. It is recommended that policymakers focus on amending discriminatory laws relating to domestic violence.
 
 
 

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