my name is immaculate n from uganda, mukono district, am a student in senior two (s2) and my dream is being a lawyer because i want to become a voice to the voiceless girls in uganda. i know some girls whose rights were violated through rape and didn’t get any justice. some got pregnant and had to drop out of school. i was so hurt and heartbroken thinking about how their lives and future were ruined but there was not much i could do. as girls, we are bullied so much by boys. i’ve personally had boys come to me saying they are in love with me but when i tell them i am not interested in a romantic relationship they become abusive and start calling me ugly and all those rude offensive words. this lowers my self-esteem and it also puts fear in me knowing these boys are capable of hurting me because i rejected them. i always report such cases to the senior woman at school and when i am home i talk to my elder sister who always gives good counsel. she always tells me to ignore the negative stuff people say, work hard for what i don’t have, and stay focused as well as grateful for what i have. onereststar foundation helps with my school fees, and they also mentor us on how to go through life. i have also made friends through them. “my advice to girls would be for them to be patient because tough times don’t last, and to the parents, my advice is that they should always be with their children no matter the situation because god will eventually come through”.

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