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Newsletter 3/2006 October
Continue Civic education| :: | Editorial October 2006 |
| A democracy requires input from its people. | |
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| :: | Civic education is still lacking in Uganda |
| To be a responsible citizen, people need to be informed about their rights and to know what to demand from their government. | |
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| :: | Building tolerance |
| A stong civil society is vital not only in the prevention of abuse of power but also enables citizens to learn democracy by practicing it. | |
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| :: | MS Uganda were lucky to continue |
| ... Now temperaments have cooled, but at that time, I am telling you, you were very lucky that you were allowed to continue, says the Media Centre Director | |
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| :: | Democracy in the eyes of children |
| Also children have a say on democracy | |
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| :: | A way of life in lower primary |
| MS Uganda is working hand in hand with the National Curriculum Development Centre, to mainstream "Democracy as a way of life" | |
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| :: | Civic education brings change |
| Due to the civic education programme, women in Apac were more free than previously to make their choices during the elections. | |
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| :: | Civic education still required |
| The interest of civic education seems to be growing in the pilot project of Northern Uganda even before other parts of the country get covered. | |
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| :: | Civic education now and tomorrow |
| ... we can not just sit and wait. Those organisations that are capable of carrying it out can continue provided they use the recommended material ... | |
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| :: | What is education for peace? |
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