Extending paternity leave bill approved by Ugandan parliamentarians.

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AFRICA ( Commonwealth Union) _ The Ugandan parliament has recently approved a bill to extend paternity leave, demonstrating a progressive step towards gender equality and encouraging greater involvement of men in caregiving responsibilities.

Sponsored by the government, this bill aims to provide male employees with an extended duration of paternity leave, allowing them to support their spouses during the significant events of childbirth and early parenthood.

Flavia Kabahenda, the chairperson of parliament’s gender committee, emphasized the importance of granting male employees more time to assist their partners. By doing so, the bill aims to promote a society where men actively participate in caregiving responsibilities, fostering stronger familial bonds and contributing to a more nurturing environment for both parents and children.

The decision to extend paternity leave was influenced by neighboring Kenya, where male working employees are already granted a two-week paternity leave. Ugandan MPs found inspiration in this policy, recognizing that a longer duration of leave would empower men to better support their spouses during the crucial early stages of parenting. By emulating this approach, Uganda seeks to enhance gender equality and encourage a more equitable distribution of caregiving responsibilities between genders.

However, while the bill extends paternity leave, it does not include an extension of maternity leave for female employees who give birth to multiple children at the same time. A proposal to extend maternity leave from 60 days to 90 days for such cases was rejected by the parliament. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka argued that implementing such an extension would place an excessive burden on employers.

The approved bill has now been sent to President Yoweri Museveni for his approval. Local media outlets anticipate that the president will sign the bill into law. Once enacted, the extended paternity leave policy will provide male employees in Uganda with additional time off to fulfill their familial responsibilities, contributing to a more balanced distribution of caregiving duties and promoting gender equality within the country.

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