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In Busia, 18% of men continue to suffer in silence due to fear of reporting gender-based violence (GBV) cases, according to Children’s Officer Patrick Mukolwe.
This fear has led to increased suicidal cases, single mothers, and drug and substance abuse among men.
“It’s time society created a platform where men can freely share their plights in marriage without being viewed as weak and cowards,” Mukolwe noted.
Mukolwe urged men to speak out and report GBV cases in the family for appropriate measures to mitigate suicide resulting from depression and family oppression.
Busia Deputy Governor Arthur Odera urged women to be accommodating to save family structure and marriage.
The DG has called for religious and cultural interventions to encourage open communication about mental health and encourage a more inclusive environment where individuals feel safe expressing their vulnerabilities without fear of judgement or stigma.
“Endurance and understanding are pillars of marriage, not fights. I was once a victim, though I managed to handle my case through a marriage counsellor,” Odera said.
Vincent Odala urged the government and non-governmental organisations to shift to empowering men to help them have confidence as family heads.
