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By Martin AnguyoArua City The Arua Diocese is facing significant challenges in its efforts to promote environmental conservation, particularly in the area of tree planting. According to Benard Awich, the Diocese's environmental consultant, women are being limi
By Martin Anguyo
Arua City
The Arua Diocese is facing significant challenges in its efforts to promote environmental conservation, particularly in the area of tree planting.
According to Benard Awich, the Diocese's environmental consultant, women are being limited by their spouses from planting trees, hindering the Diocese's greening initiatives.
The restriction imposed by spouses on women is a visible problem that is affecting the Diocese's efforts to promote tree planting.
This limitation is not only hindering the growth of trees but also impacting the overall environmental conservation efforts in the Diocese.
According to Awich, this limitation is rooted in cultural and societal norms that restrict women's independence in decision-making. "In most places, planting trees is based on the authorization from men, yet women are the most active in these activities of farming in West Nile that makes the uptake of greening the environment very difficult," says Benard.
Some women in the Diocese have shared their experiences regarding the challenges they face in planting trees.
Candiru Rose, a resident of Adumi, has successfully grown over 100 trees and encourages other women not to demand land forcefully for tree planting. "I have managed to grow many trees without any issues," she says. "I advise other women to approach the issue with sensitivity and not demand land forcefully."
On the other hand, Ojoru Joyce, another woman, shares a different experience. "Sometimes when we want to do something, our husbands don't allow, but still I would request unison amongst couples while doing some of these activities" she says.
The concerns raised by Awich and the experiences shared by the women highlight the need for a rigorous effort to address the issue of spousal restrictions on women in the Arua Diocese. By working together, the Diocese can promote environmental conservation and empower women to take a more active role in decision-making.
Conclusion
Addressing this issue will require a complex approach that takes into account the underlying cultural and social norms and by promoting women's empowerment and environmental conservation, the Diocese can work towards a more sustainable future.