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This year had industry veterans and icons that have thrived in the business of modeling x Fashion come together to inspire the new generation of top fashion models.

Among the mentors we had; Veteran legendary top model Priscilla Ray, Legendary fashion Photographer who also won the first Asfa 2013 Fashion photographer of the Year- Giulio Molfese, Celebrated Fashion photographer and designer- Banji Bagwana the creative director for Eguana Kampala, award winning Actor- Mushema Housen, CSR Guru and expert- Susan Guerts the Executive Director- A Woman’s Worth, TV Personality and Stylist Guru- Solomon Tazibone, Award winning Fashion writter – Gloria Haguma, Creative Director and Fashion Wizard- Joram Muzira who also had to fly in 2 of his Top Fashion models from Milan – Adut Mary and Ayen Emily to come inspire the future generation. The mentors covered topics ranging from Sustainability in the Modeling world, professionalism, international model placements, scouting, grooming , image x Health, Mental Health, Branding, Media Values, acting, Importantance of CSR to mention but a few covering all areas that make a true top Fashion model.Tha Master class was crowned with a *Street Style Challenge* to taste the ability of all the top 60 models that will be walking the show their creativity and styling pottential where we had to take images for all the top 60 as well as have a mini fashion show to determine the winners.The Master class was strictly for the top 60 models that made the cut and it was a day to remember for all of them since it was educative and full of fun at the same time.

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Nile Special, the leading brand of Nile Breweries Limited, has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 16 days of Activism against Gender based Violence (GBV), starting November 25, under the ‘No- Excuse’ campaign in collaboration with the US Embassy.

In commemoration of the 16 days of Activism against Gender based Violence (GBV), Nile Special on Monday (25 November 2019) launched  ‘No Excuse’ in-bar activations at Beverly Hills Bar in Kansanga.

The ‘No Excuse’ in-bar activations are targeting 50 bars in Kampala with the aim of ensuring that over 1000 bar goers especially men make a personal pledge to stand against sexual harassment and violence.The ‘No Excuse’ behavioral change campaign was launched on August 16, 2019, with the aim of addressing the predicament of sexual harassment in the country.

“Our ultimate goal is to reduce and prevent the incidences of sexual harassment, which affects the lives of too many women, both directly and indirectly, and thereby enabling a much safer society,” said Thomas Kamphuis, the Nile Breweries Limited Country Director.

“As one of the leading Ugandan brands, we have decided to champion the cause and get valuable partners like US Embassy & USAID. We want to get our consumers and the public to question themselves and their behavior. We are saying it is simple. There is No Excuse for Sexual Harassment,” he said.According to Kamphuis, the brand addressed the subject by calling for smart drinking measures among its consumers, since alcohol abuse has been identified as one of the primary catalysts for sexual harassment.

Through partnerships with US Embassy and USAID, as part of the campaign, victims will also be guided to access appropriate support services.

“This is a perfect example of a public private partnership. Together we are leveraging Nile Special’s #NOEXCUSE social responsibility campaign to create awareness and promote available public resources supported by U.S. Mission funding to strengthen systems and provide Ugandans with a place to turn when violence occurs and families need help,” says U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac.According to Francis Nyende, Brand Manager Nile Special, at the different outlets, customers are urged to take a stand against sexual harassment by putting up a symbol of their pledge and commitment, on boards that will be in the bars.

“Information on available support systems provided by our partners US Embassy and USAID will be shared on different communication channels such as flyers, bill boards and posters around the country,” he said.

As part of the No Excuse campaign, from August, Ugandans were asked to participate in a survey on the website www.noexcuse.ug to share their understanding of what constitutes Sexual Harassment. The information will be curated and the data presented into a communication campaign to both raise awareness and also educate the public about sexual harassment while changing people’s attitudes and beliefs.

Through partnerships with stake holders and Bar Owners, Nile Special aims to create awareness and guide victims to access appropriate support services.

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The ultimate winners in the Y+ Beauty pageant have been crowned. After weeks of regional searches, they were finally crowned at a ceremony held on Friday evening at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel where Kabasambo Esther, 21, emerged Miss Y+ while Senyonga Michael, 19, emerged Mr Y+.

They were selected from a pool of 18 contestants who had qualified from the regional competitions. During the finale, contestants showcased their creative side as well as knowledge on HIV/AIDS in a bid to woo the panel of judges who picked the ultimate winners.

The crowning ceremony was graced by different stakeholders in the sexual and reproductive health and rights space including government officials and members from civil society.

Organised by the Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/AIDS (UNYPA), the pageant, which now in it’s 6th edition, is geared towards ending stigma and discrimination among people living with HIV/AIDS through empowering the young people with knowledge and advocacy skills to enable them lead the fight against the stigma.

This year’s pageant was held under the theme, “peers making it happen”. The ceremony featured performances from musicians, Winnie Nwagi and Geosteady, much to the delight of the guests.

Here are photos from the event: