LIA Foundation

12/03/2026

370 Million Survivors Worldwide. Conversations That Equip Communities Matter.

In honour of International Women's Day 2026 and under this year’s theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” Uplifting Women, in partnership with LIA Foundation, hosted a powerful Women’s Day talk titled:

“Medical Response to R**e and Defilement.”

The event brought together a diverse group of people from different backgrounds creating a rich and engaging space for dialogue and learning.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our guest speaker, Dr. James Ngwenya, a seasoned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist also Head of Clinical Care at Kasama General Hospital, for sharing invaluable insights on survivor support.

Among the key takeaways from the session:

• One-Stop Centres: Hospitals providing integrated services including medical care, police reporting, social welfare, and legal support in one safe environment.
• Trauma-Informed Care: The importance of compassionate, specialized medical examinations for survivors.
• The 72-Hour Window: Seeking medical help within 72 hours is critical to preventing infections or pregnancies and preserving forensic evidence.
• Breaking the Silence: Many cases remain hidden due to stigma or lack of awareness about services such as the Victim Support Unit (VSU) and school guidance systems.

We also congratulate all participants for taking a courageous and important step to engage in this conversation and acquire knowledge that can help support themselves or another woman or girl in need.

Ending sexual violence requires more than awareness. It requires informed communities, responsive institutions, and collective action.

According to UNICEF, more than 370 million girls and women alive today roughly 1 in 8 experienced r**e or sexual assault before the age of 18.

Beyond the statistics lies a deep and lasting trauma. Survivors often struggle with self-blame, fear, depression, and chronic anxiety, making access to timely medical, psychosocial, and legal support critical.

Together, we must break the silence, dismantle stigma, and build stronger systems of support for survivors.

12/03/2026

CELEBRATING THE WOMEN & YOUTH WHO POWER CHANGE

This week as we have celebrated International Women's Day and are celebrating Youth Day - two powerful reminders that women and young people are at the heart of community transformation.

LIA Foundation proudly celebrates and honours every woman and youth who has ever volunteered, worked with, supported, or partnered with us since our inception.

Your passion, leadership, and dedication continue to shape our mission and strengthen communities.

Because of you, we continue to create spaces for mentorship, advocacy, skills development, and opportunity for young people and marginalized communities.

Thank you for walking this journey with us.

08/03/2026

International Women’s Day 2026

Today we celebrate women. But we must also confront a painful reality.

Globally, 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, and over 370 million girls have experienced r**e or sexual assault before the age of 18.

Behind these numbers are girls whose childhoods were stolen, women carrying trauma, and communities that must do more.

R**e and defilement are not just crimes they are a public health, human rights, and mental health crisis.

At LIA Foundation, we believe protecting women and girls requires awareness, education, strong systems, and collective action.

Today we are hosting a Virtual Talk on “Medical Response to R**e & Defilement” in partnership with Uplifting Women to raise awareness and strengthen the response to sexual violence.

Register here to join the talk: https://form.jotform.com/260633095364054

A safer world for women and girls is not optional.
It is a responsibility.

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06/03/2026

🌸 International Women’s Day 2026 Virtual Talk 🌸

Uplifting Women, in partnership with LIA Foundation, invites you to an important and empowering conversation as we commemorate International Women’s Day 2026.

Topic: Medical Response to R**e & Defilement

Sexual violence remains one of the most urgent issues affecting women and girls. Understanding the immediate medical response, survivor support systems, and the importance of seeking care within the first 72 hours can make a critical difference in protecting survivors and ensuring justice.

This discussion aims to raise awareness, provide life-saving information, and strengthen community response to gender-based violence.

📅 Date: Sunday, 8th March 2026
💻 Platform: Online (Google Meet)
⏰ Time: 14:30 - 15:30 hrs

🔗 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260633095364054

Let us come together to learn, empower, and advocate for the safety and dignity of women and girls.

Please click the link to complete this form.