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
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
Staff face significant wellness and self-care challenges including limited personal time due to heavy workloads, difficulty maintaining physical health, mental health concerns such as stress and isolation (especially for staff working on GBV programs), poor work–life balance caused by blurred boundaries, financial strain, low awareness of wellness practices, and the... Read More
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... 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
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
In the last three decades, UWONET has coordinated the development of the National Women’s Manifesto led by Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) with overreaching goal of advancing Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) and national development across social, political and economic spheres. The National Women’s Manifesto 2026–2030 highlights key gender concerns that... Read More
In a bid to strengthen the resilience of survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Namutumba and Kamuli district, Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) launched a kitchen gardening initiative aimed at promoting economic empowerment and self-reliance. The program equips survivors with the skills togrow their own food sustainably, not only for household... 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
In this special edition of Her Voice Newsletter, we are excited to share key highlights of the impactful work accomplished in February 2025. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and partnership in advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE). Your dedication continues to inspire and drive meaningful... Read More