Women Powering Uganda’s Agricultural Growth
Women continue to anchor Uganda’s agricultural sector, contributing up to 90% of food production labor…
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…
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…
STATEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT
Today, Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of…
Trauma Sensitive Approach (STA) Training
UWONET Staff working in trauma-affected environments often face high emotional demands, increasing the risk of…
Strengthening Staff Wellness and Self-Care at UWONET
Staff face significant wellness and self-care challenges including limited personal time due to heavy workloads,…
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…
Rhoda Nakibuuka Kalema, “Mother of Parliament,” Dies at 96
Rhoda Nakibuuka Kalema, a trailblazer in Ugandan politics and revered as the “Mother of Parliament,”…
Strengthening Grassroots Women Rights Organizations in Northern Uganda
In May 2025, Ms. Rita H. Aciro, the Executive Director of Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET),…
COLLOQUIUM ON GENDER-RESPONSIVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Access to justice is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 8 of the Universal Declaration…
VALIDATION OF UGANDA’S 10TH CEDAW ALTERNATIVE REPORT
On April 4, 2025, UWONET facilitated a critical validation meeting for Uganda’s 10th Alternative Report…
LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S MANIFESTO 2026–2030
In the last three decades, UWONET has coordinated the development of the National Women’s Manifesto…
EMPOWERING GBV SURVIVORS THROUGH KITCHEN GARDENING INITIATIVE
In a bid to strengthen the resilience of survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Namutumba…
Hosted a CSW69 side event
UWONET, Government of Chad, OXFAM Africa and the Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Development…
Regional dissemination of NAPIII assessment findings
In 2024, UWONET conducted an assessment to track the implementation status of Uganda’s NAP III….
National women leaders’ summit on women’s civic engagement
The National Women Leaders’ Summit on women’s civic engagement, held on March 5th, 2025, at…
Using community dramas to drive change in land rights and GBV awareness
Community drama has proven to be a powerful tool for learnig and advocacy. In Madi…
Mentorship of Women Farmer Groups
UWONET is supporting women farmers in Lamwo and Nwoya districts through a mentorship program enhanced…
Scaling Up the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancies among Vulnerable Girls
Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET), in partnership with Nsinze Sub-County HIV/AIDS Workers Association (NSHAWA) and AMREF…
Enhancing women’s access and utilization of land and other productive resources in Northern Uganda.
Despite the existence of progressive legal and policy frameworks at international, regional, and national levels—such…
Women Hold the Key to Global Economic Growth: World Bank Report Calls for Action
There’s a powerful force waiting to be unleashed, and it’s holding only two-thirds of the…
UN Commission on Women’s Rights Concludes with Landmark Agreements on Gender Equality
NEW YORK – The United Nations’ 68th session of the Commission on the Status of…
The Intersectionality between land, climate change and women’s economic empowerment symposium
“The Intersectionality between land, climate change and women’s economic empowerment symposium. As we mark the…
The Women, Tech, Innovation and AI workshop
As part of the 5th National Women’s Week celebrations, UWONET has organised a women, tech…