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Women face online attacks in Uganda electionsCEFR A1
16 Feb 2026
Adapted from Prudence Nyamishana, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Andrew Itaga, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
62 words
- Women have shaped Uganda politics since 1962.
- The constitution gives special seats to women.
- There were general elections in January 2026.
- Many women stood as political candidates.
- Some women faced online attacks and insults.
- Fake images and videos harmed campaigns.
- Some posts spread sexualised rumours about women.
- Many women also face physical and sexual violence.
- Technology can make politics harder for women.
Difficult words
- constitution — the main set of laws for a country
- election — a public vote to choose leaders or representativeselections
- candidate — a person who tries to win an official jobcandidates
- rumour — a story people share without proof or factsrumours
- violence — harm or force used against people
- technology — machines and tools like phones and computers
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Discussion questions
- Do you think women should have special seats in politics?
- Have you seen fake images online?
- Would you like to be a candidate in an election?
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