Uganda: Women Should Have Access to Own Land, Says Alur King allafrica.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from allafrica.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Daily Monitor Tuesday December 29 2020 The Alur King, Phillip Olarker Rauni III, waves to his subjects during the anniversary celebrations at Kaal Atyak Winam in Zombo District at the weekend. PHOTO/PATRICK OKABA. Summary The constitutional right to own land under Article 237(1) of the Constitution clearly states that land belongs to citizens of Uganda and Article 21 prohibits discrimination based on gender and accords men and women the same status and rights. Advertisement The Alur King, Phillip Olarker Rauni III has asked communities to avail land to women for commercial purposes and stop unfavourable cultures that deprive them of their rights. Currently, the king, Phillip Olarker Rauni III, is spearheading a campaign that is aimed at advocating for land rights where women are allowed to own land to improve their livelihoods.