Risks and vulnerabilities faced by
NORTHERN UGANDAN WOMEN CROSS-BORDER TRADERS
at the South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo borders
Research Report June 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................................3 List 0f Acronyms.................................................................................................................................................................4 Acknowledgements..............................................................................................................................................................5 About SIHA..........................................................................................................................................................................6 Executive Summary.............................................................................................................................................................7 Background and Context....................................................................................................................................................9 Scope of the Study............................................................................................................................................................10 Methodology.......................................................................................................................................................................11 The Legal and Policy Framework....................................................................................................................................12 The Legal Framework.......................................................................................................................................................12 The Policy Framework......................................................................................................................................................12 Key Findings.......................................................................................................................................................................14 Reasons for Engaging in ICBT........................................................................................................................................14 The Risks, Challenges and Experiences of Women Traders Compared to their Male Counterparts..................15 Conclusion..........................................................................................................................................................................18 Recommendations.............................................................................................................................................................19 References...........................................................................................................................................................................20
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