Religious leaders can reduce intimate partner violence in Uganda: study

Intimate partner violence—or abuse and aggression in a romantic relationship—is a pervasive global issue. In Uganda, a primarily Christian country in East Africa, 56% of women who’ve been married report being sexually violated by a current partner. Strong patriarchal beliefs often influence this behavior, but those in positions of power, like religious leaders, can shift traditional gender roles.

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