Cattle Rustling
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== Cattle rustling in the East African Sub region and its impacts on peoples livelihood. == | == Cattle rustling in the East African Sub region and its impacts on peoples livelihood. == | ||
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| + | Report by''': Bukirwa Annette. | ||
| - | + | '''Organizers''': Cry Uganda | |
| - | + | '''Time''':11.30 – 2.00 | |
| - | + | '''Presenters''': | |
| + | Mark Obore – Works with Teso Karamojong women initiative for peace. 15 years working experience with the Karamoja region. | ||
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| + | Lucy Lomaro – Civil Human rights cooperation Eastern Uganda Youth wing representative in Kotido | ||
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Margaret Ikulot – Family Life Survival in Teso from IDP camps in Katakwi. | Margaret Ikulot – Family Life Survival in Teso from IDP camps in Katakwi. | ||
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Governments are not bothered and are taking it literally as culture. Its for this reason that eastern african countries are caling upon other countries to help them stop this vice. | Governments are not bothered and are taking it literally as culture. Its for this reason that eastern african countries are caling upon other countries to help them stop this vice. | ||
| - | Reasons for Advocacy. | + | '''Reasons for Advocacy'''. |
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Education – People are on the move thus there is no settling down for kids to go to schools. | Education – People are on the move thus there is no settling down for kids to go to schools. | ||
Cattle is the only source of livelihood for some people. | Cattle is the only source of livelihood for some people. | ||
Area where cattled have been rustled are left to depend on handouts from donors e.g. WFP. | Area where cattled have been rustled are left to depend on handouts from donors e.g. WFP. | ||
| - | Causes of cattle rustling | + | '''Causes of cattle rustling''' |
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The main causes of cattle rustling are Culture, for dowry, harsh climatic conditions, influx of small arms, illeteracy. | The main causes of cattle rustling are Culture, for dowry, harsh climatic conditions, influx of small arms, illeteracy. | ||
| - | Effects of cattle rustling. | + | '''Effects of cattle rustling.''' |
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Injuries related to abuse of samll arms, loss of lives and property, displacement of people, rape and defilement, child labour, famine and disease, increased levels of illeteracy | Injuries related to abuse of samll arms, loss of lives and property, displacement of people, rape and defilement, child labour, famine and disease, increased levels of illeteracy | ||
| - | What has | + | What has been done. |
| - | The | + | The Ugandan govt is disarming and engaging with regional govts to carry out disarmament across the border. |
Home guards initiated by governments in Teso and Karamoja. | Home guards initiated by governments in Teso and Karamoja. | ||
Alternative basic education to give mobile education. | Alternative basic education to give mobile education. | ||
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Elders, religious leaders, women, local govts, are taking on campaigns against cattle rustling. | Elders, religious leaders, women, local govts, are taking on campaigns against cattle rustling. | ||
| - | What can be done | + | '''What can be done''' |
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Want to stop calling cattle rustling a cultural aspect but the world to know that it has become a violation of human rights and seek for assistance. | Want to stop calling cattle rustling a cultural aspect but the world to know that it has become a violation of human rights and seek for assistance. | ||
| - | Documentalists code: 312 | + | '''Documentalists code:''' 312 |
| - | Time and date: 1.05pm | + | |
| + | '''Time and date:''' 1.05pm | ||
[[Category:Nairobi WSF 2007]] | [[Category:Nairobi WSF 2007]] | ||
[[Category:Terrain 6]] | [[Category:Terrain 6]] | ||
Revision as of 09:11, 30 January 2007
Cattle rustling in the East African Sub region and its impacts on peoples livelihood.
Report by: Bukirwa Annette.
Organizers: Cry Uganda
Time:11.30 – 2.00
Presenters: Mark Obore – Works with Teso Karamojong women initiative for peace. 15 years working experience with the Karamoja region.
Lucy Lomaro – Civil Human rights cooperation Eastern Uganda Youth wing representative in Kotido
Margaret Ikulot – Family Life Survival in Teso from IDP camps in Katakwi.
Summary of activities:
Cattle rustling is a forceful removal of animals by use of guns. Its no longer an issue of culture but has turned into a violation of human rights. Governments are not bothered and are taking it literally as culture. Its for this reason that eastern african countries are caling upon other countries to help them stop this vice.
Reasons for Advocacy.
Education – People are on the move thus there is no settling down for kids to go to schools. Cattle is the only source of livelihood for some people. Area where cattled have been rustled are left to depend on handouts from donors e.g. WFP.
Causes of cattle rustling
The main causes of cattle rustling are Culture, for dowry, harsh climatic conditions, influx of small arms, illeteracy.
Effects of cattle rustling.
Injuries related to abuse of samll arms, loss of lives and property, displacement of people, rape and defilement, child labour, famine and disease, increased levels of illeteracy
What has been done. The Ugandan govt is disarming and engaging with regional govts to carry out disarmament across the border. Home guards initiated by governments in Teso and Karamoja. Alternative basic education to give mobile education. The Nairobi convention on small arms and lights weapons. Setting up ministries specifically for the region e.g. ministry for karamoja affairs in uganda. Regional networks have been formed like the Karamoja area network to cordinate efforts of NGOs working in the region. Elders, religious leaders, women, local govts, are taking on campaigns against cattle rustling.
What can be done
Want to stop calling cattle rustling a cultural aspect but the world to know that it has become a violation of human rights and seek for assistance.
Documentalists code: 312
Time and date: 1.05pm
