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This poll has completed. It ran from Nov. 17, 2014, 12:16 p.m. through Nov. 25, 2014, 9:38 a.m.
Are the lives of marginalized groups like women and disabled people, improved by the leaders elected to represent them?
BACKGROUND
On 12th November, 2014, the Daily Monitor reported a story of elderly persons
petitioning the Uganda parliament to demand that the central government roll
out the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment Program (SAGE) to benefit
the elderly in Uganda. The SAGE program is currently being piloted in 14
districts in Uganda where older persons aged 65 years and above are benefiting
from a monthly direct cash transfer of Shs 25,000.
In their petition to the Speaker of the Uganda Parliament, Hon. Rebbecca
Kadaga, they said they are not receiving enough attention given the challenges
that come with old age.
The 1995 Uganda Constitution stipulates that the state shall make reasonable
provision for the welfare and maintenance of the aged and other marginalized
population groups like the children, disabled, youth and women.
In fulfilling the objectives of the 1995 Uganda constitution, the Uganda
government has indeed made an effort to ensure proper representation of all
marginalized population groups like women, youth, and the disabled, among
others who are fairly represented in all decision making levels from the lower
local councils up to the Uganda Parliament.
Question
In your opinion, are the lives of marginalized groups like women and disabled
people, improved by the leaders elected to represent them?
A. Yes
B. No
Instructions
Go to messages on your phone and type VOB followed by the name of your
DISTRICT and then your answer: either A or B. Leave a short comment
explaining your choice. Send your message to 8585 –This SMS is totally
FREE of charge.
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