It seems only a few agreed with the Monitor editorial in which it asserted that the Kabarole Woman Member of Parliament, Sylvia Rwabogo, was right. 
 
Right that is, to seek justice from courts of law against her abuser.
 
It is shocking the negative public reaction following her success in getting justice against a 25 year old man who harassed her for eight months.
 
How is it that the majority of the Ugandan public seemingly condone criminal’s actions?
 
How is it that the majority condone her abuser calling the MP at 3:00 a.m. in the morning?
 
How is it that the majority condone her abuser sending the MP lewd messages and graphic videos?
 
For those baffled and befuddled by it all and wanting understand sexism in Uganda, an Isis-WICCE research report is a must read: “Making a Difference Beyond Numbers: Towards Women’s Substantive Engagement in Political Leadership in Uganda.” 
In the meantime, kudos to Monitor!
 
 
 

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