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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
On April 4, 2025, UWONET facilitated a critical validation meeting for Uganda’s 10th Alternative Report to the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala. Convened by a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs), the meeting... 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
Community drama has proven to be a powerful tool for learnig and advocacy. In Madi Opei Sub-County (Lamwo District) and Koch Goma Sub-County (Nwoya District), UWONET facilitated community dialogues to explore the intersection between land rights, gender-based violence (GBV), and economic empowerment. Locally performed dramas were central to these dialogues,... Read More
UWONET is supporting women farmers in Lamwo and Nwoya districts through a mentorship program enhanced by the engagement of agricultural extension workers. These experts are guiding the farmers in selecting suitable enterprises for the March–June 2025 planting season, while also providing practical, hands-on training in agronomic practices throughout the production... Read More
In celebration of Women’s Day and Women’s Month, Uganda Women’s Network marked the District Women’s Day on March 18, 2025, with a community dialogue held at Namutumba health Centre III. The event, under the theme “Accelerate Action”, brought together health workers, district stakeholders, and expecting mothers to advocate for improved... Read More
MONDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER 2024 The Women’s Movement of Uganda convenes today to voice its concern about the escalating incidents of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and especially Violence Against Women and Girls (VAW/G). Today we stand in solidarity with the Uganda Athletics Federation, the Ministry of Education and Sports and the... Read More
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