Author Archives for Roland Musasizi

Empowering Young Women Leaders: Through Digital Skills Development

March 24, 2026 2:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Empowering Young Women Leaders: Through Digital Skills Development

From 4th–5th March 2026, a dynamic group of young women leaders gathered at Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala for a transformative two-day capacity enhancement session. Organized by Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) and Women’s Democracy Network – Uganda Chapter, the session focused on strengthening leadership through writing, public speaking, personal branding, and […]


Statement by the Domestic Violence Act Coalition in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026

March 13, 2026 9:43 am Published by Comments Off on Statement by the Domestic Violence Act Coalition in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026

Today, we the members of the Domestic Violence Act Coalition, honour the women and girls of Uganda wherever they are; in our villages and cities, in markets and boardrooms, in classrooms and courts, in farms, places of worship and in our homes. The Domestic Violence Act Coalition celebrates women and […]


Women Powering Uganda’s Agricultural Growth

February 19, 2026 11:06 am Published by 254 Comments

Women continue to anchor Uganda’s agricultural sector, contributing up to 90% of food production labor and representing over 88% of the farm workforce. However, in Nwoya and Lamwo districts, limited technical skills, low literacy levels, negative social norms and the widespread circulation of poor agro-inputs particularly seeds and fertilizers have […]


Transforming Social Norms to Boost Women’s Enterprise Growth

November 4, 2025 2:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Transforming Social Norms to Boost Women’s Enterprise Growth

In May 2025, Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) conducted a Rapid Assessment on Facilitating Women Entrepreneurs Platforms on Shifting and Transforming Social Norms, Attitudes, and Practices among Women Entrepreneurs to Facilitate Enterprise Growth and Productivity under the GROW Project. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project is […]


UWONET Joins National Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

October 31, 2025 10:44 am Published by Comments Off on UWONET Joins National Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

Celebrating Women’s Leadership Under the Theme “When Women Lead, Peace Follows” Today, Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) joined the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) and partners to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) on Women, Peace and Security. Held under […]


STATEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT

October 29, 2025 10:32 am Published by Comments Off on STATEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT

Today, Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Care and Support, observed every 29th of October. On this day, UWONET recognises all caregivers, particularly the women and girls of Uganda who sustain households and communities by shouldering a disproportionate share of paid and […]


Trauma Sensitive Approach (STA) Training

October 28, 2025 3:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Trauma Sensitive Approach (STA) Training

UWONET Staff working in trauma-affected environments often face high emotional demands, increasing the risk of chronic stress and secondary trauma. Under the Feminist Action Project, Medica Mondiale https://medicamondiale.org/en/ conducted a Stress and Trauma-Sensitive Approach (STA) training for staff to equip them with practical tools for self-awareness, stress management, self-care and […]


FROM STORIES TO REALITY: WOMEN FARMERS ADOPT BEST PRACTICES FOR HIGHER YIELDS

August 12, 2025 9:58 am Published by Comments Off on FROM STORIES TO REALITY: WOMEN FARMERS ADOPT BEST PRACTICES FOR HIGHER YIELDS

In Butolakom village, Katum sub-county in Lamwo District, lives Auma Florence, a 65-year-old woman chairperson of Mak-Mukemi Women Group. Once a subsistence farmer, Florence’s life has been transformed. She attributed this to the mentorship programs conducted by UWONET in partnership with horizont3000 and ODOWOL a District Women’s Network in Lamwo […]


Rhoda Nakibuuka Kalema, “Mother of Parliament,” Dies at 96

August 4, 2025 12:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Rhoda Nakibuuka Kalema, “Mother of Parliament,” Dies at 96

Rhoda Nakibuuka Kalema, a trailblazer in Ugandan politics and revered as the “Mother of Parliament,” passed away at the age of 96. She was born on 10 May 1929 in the Butikkiro, the official residence of the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of the Kingdom of Buganda located in Mengo, Kampala. She […]


Strengthening Grassroots Women Rights Organizations in Northern Uganda

July 25, 2025 7:55 am Published by Comments Off on Strengthening Grassroots Women Rights Organizations in Northern Uganda

In May 2025, Ms. Rita H. Aciro, the Executive Director of Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET), conducted an intentional and strategic monitoring visit to UWONET’s implementing partners in the districts of Gulu and Nwoya. The visit was made to Mission Uganda and Invisible Hope Uganda respectively. The primary purpose was to […]