With support from the Spotlight Initiative, the functionality of the harmonized data visualization portal linking GBV/SRH/Census mapping data enabling harmonization of data from various existing systems including National Gender Based Violence Data system, Police, and Health was ehnanced. This was consolidated with the training of 130 Geospatial system (GIS) and Information Technology experts to populate and link the GBV indicators under census mapping to enable the enumeration of GBV cases by type, service accessed and referrals. This type of data is key in enhancing evidence-based planning, advocacy and decision making for GBV prevention and response.

There has been increased capacity in the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD) which is expected to contribute towards closing the national data gaps and use of quality data to inform policies and programs to end VAWG. It will also aid in tracking the SDGs.