Fighting for a Future - Gloria Nabunnya‘s Journey Against Sexual Violence

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02/09/25 • 69 min

How do you turn personal pain into powerful change? In this episode, we sit down with Gloria Nabunnya, a survivor, activist, and advocate fighting to end childhood sexual violence in Uganda. From her early days studying Women & Gender Studies to becoming a researcher and social change leader, Gloria shares how she found her purpose in breaking cycles of abuse and creating safe spaces for survivors.

Key Takeaways:

From Silence to Advocacy: How a personal experience led Gloria to speak out
The Reality of Childhood Abuse: Why many survivors remain silent & how society fails them
Breaking the Cycle: The urgent need for sex education, child protection & survivor support
Justice System Failures: How corruption allows perpetrators to walk free
Building Safe Spaces: Gloriaâ€TMs mission to create a refuge for survivors & educate communities
Call to Action: How you can support her work through funding, partnerships & advocacy

Gloria is currently working to register her organization, “Together Against Sexual Violence,” which will provide a safe haven for sexually abused girls, mental health support, and education while running outreach programs for both survivors and perpetrators.

Listen now to learn how we can stand together to end sexual violence and protect future generations.

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Key Takeaways:

From Silence to Advocacy: How a personal experience led Gloria to speak out
The Reality of Childhood Abuse: Why many survivors remain silent & how society fails them
Breaking the Cycle: The urgent need for sex education, child protection & survivor support
Justice System Failures: How corruption allows perpetrators to walk free
Building Safe Spaces: Gloriaâ€TMs mission to create a refuge for survivors & educate communities
Call to Action: How you can support her work through funding, partnerships & advocacy

Listen now to learn how we can stand together to end sexual violence and protect future generations.

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