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... Read More
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... Read More
Today, we pay tribute to the tireless efforts and contributions of women and girls across Uganda in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and response, and the promotion of inclusive governance, often in the face of systemic barriers and personal risk
Access to justice is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 8 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other legal frameworks. In Uganda, women’s access to justice remains uneven despite progress in gender-sensitive services. Structural, cultural, and economic barriers especially for women in rural areas and the informal sector... Read More
The National Women’s Manifesto (2026–2030), titled “Her Voice,” is a comprehensive policy framework developed by the Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in Uganda. Aligned with national and global agendas like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the manifesto outlines urgent priorities for political parties, government, and stakeholders to... Read More
The GROW Project is a Government of Uganda, World Bank supported project that aims at reducing gender inequality across the lifecycle and promoting women’s economic empowerment, leadership and participation in decision making through investment in entrepreneurship programs and business centres. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Gender,... Read More
Her Voice Newsletter (July): Empowering Women and Girls in Uganda. UWONET’s initiatives to foster positive change through training, advocacy, and support for teenage mothers and GBV survivors. Join us in our journey towards gender equality and women’s empowerment!
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TERMS OF REFERENCE COMPOSITION OF A SONG ON WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION (Short Term Consultancy) Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) Plot 710, Block 216, Mirembe Close, Bbuye Kigowa – Ntinda P. O. Box 27991 Kampala, Uganda Phone: +256-414-286-539 / +256759330000 Email: info@uwonet.or.ug Website: www.uwonet.or.ug Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwonet Twitter: @uwonet ... Read More
TERMS OF REFERENCE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATIONAL WOMEN’S MANIFESTO 2026 – 2030 (Short Term Consultancy) Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) Plot 710, Block 216, Mirembe Close, Bbuye Kigowa – Ntinda P. O. Box 27991 Kampala, Uganda Phone: +256-414-286-539 / +256759330000 Email: info@uwonet.or.ug Website: www.uwonet.or.ug Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwonet Twitter: @uwonet INTRODUCTION... Read More