Perry Aritua WDN-Uganda Ms. Perry Aritua also highlighted the internal party dynamics that keep many capable women confined to affirmative action seats. Political parties often block women from contesting open seats even when they stand a real chance just to protect male candidates. We must question

Ms. Harriet a participant in the #WomenLeadUG webinar raised critical barriers women face in Ugandan politics. She noted that while women occupy some positions, they often lack real power due to deep rooted patriarchy where men dominate decision making, even at the family level.

Dr. Bireete Sarah Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network AHEAD Africa Crispin Kaheru Perry Aritua CIVIC SPACE TV EPD - European Partnership for Democracy Henry Muguzi Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Marcus A. Ageng'a mulle musau I am Unstoppable The Electoral Commission - Uganda Julian Naluwooza WDN-Uganda Dr. Dr. Bireete Sarah, ED Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) & Chairperson East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network, emphasizes the need for transparency as we approach #UgandaDecides2026. Clear, consistent communication is key to avoiding suspicion and building trust in The Electoral Commission - Uganda. #EyesOnElections #AHEADAfrica

Following an orientation on the Care Policy Scorecard conducted by UWONET earlier this year, we are currently convening a virtual follow-up with selected care-relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to deepen understanding of unpaid care and domestic work (UCDW) for

Ms. Draville Amaniyo Sheilah highlights the growing commercialisation of politics& calls on The Electoral Commission - Uganda to accredit more CSOs to carry out civic and voter education. This is key to restoring integrity in our electoral process. #UgandaDecides2026 #EyesOnElections #AHEADAfrica #CivicSpaceTV

Affirmative action is not the ceiling for women leaders. It is a platform. Many women in Uganda have used it as a springboard to contest for open seats and higher offices. We must continue to build pathways for women to grow in leadership not limit them. #WomenLeadUG

Leadership belongs to no gender. It is about courage, competence, vision, and integrity. Uganda’s progress depends on fully tapping into the leadership potential of both men and women. #WomenLeadUG #NationalWomensManifesto DanChurchAid Uganda ASF East Africa Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬

Every election cycle , women step forward and win leadership positions. Women make up 46% of local representatives and 34% of Parliament. #WomenLeadUG #NationalWomensManifesto Uganda Women's Network Julian Naluwooza Susan Achen DanChurchAid ADC in Uganda 🇦🇹🇺🇬 Perry Aritua

📌Facts dispel myths, and when we know better, we must act better. Together, let us break down barriers, challenge limiting mindsets, and foster an environment that truly supports women’s political leadership, participation and representation at all levels.

🟣 Are you familiar with its demands and priorities for the women of Uganda? 💭Drop your thoughts in the comment section! 📅 Join us in the coming days as we unpack its key demands, one at a time. Let’s unlock it together. #GenderEquality #The #Uganda #WomenLeadUG

🎯 Yesterday marked the end of a transformative communications training for the UWONET team and allies! From building advocacy campaigns and crafting compelling stories to creating digital content and exploring the use of AI, participants gained practical skills to amplify our

I completed a 2-day training on Advanced Excel. I enjoyed the sessions because they made me more familiar with key Excel tools& functions such as SUMIF, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables. These skills will enhance my efficiency & accuracy in future tasks. Uganda Women's Network Oxfam in Uganda

“At the heart of NAP III lies a vision for a more peaceful and inclusive Uganda one in which women are not merely survivors of conflict, but powerful agents of change, mediators, leaders, and decision-makers.” Aciro Rita #Women4Peace #WPS #NAPIII

The women in uniform also have challenges of equal participation at the table of decision making. Women are there but the numbers are not equal compared to men. MaJ. Jacquelyn, UPDF Gender Unit. #Women4Peace #WPS #NAB111

During the #NAPIII Issues Paper discussion, some of the key concerns raised by participants have included; the looming HIV drug crisis & lack of a clear plan to sustain access amid rising costs, the limited capacity of leaders for advancing the WPS agenda, and the limited support

NAWOU with other CSOs, joined Uganda Women's Network ActionAid International Uganda for a national Women, Peace, and Security convening, supported by JN Foundation. As #NAPIII nears its end, the event aims to boost CSO coordination, shape the #WPS agenda, and mark 25 years of UNSCR1325 with renewed action.

Ms. Jesca Ataa has highlighted key challenges hindering women’s participation in peace processes. Highlighted are restrictive social and cultural norms, practices such as widow inheritance, exclusion from influential spaces like "shrines" where elders make key community

Cecilia #NRM Kumi makes an excellent presentation on behalf of her group on priorities for IWOP in Eastern region i.e. id quality women to run for elec on open seats,training, coaching&mentoring,civic educ to demystify the open seat,modeling ethical behavior Women's Democracy Network Uganda Women's Network Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG)

This week, we have joined our longstanding partner, OXFAM as part of the "WE CARE" team convening in Harare - Zimbabwe for an annual learning event. The event brings together OXFAM and partner staff from all the #WECARE implementing countries to share achievements, learnings or

Key priority issues for Eastern region IWOP- Ageism,lack of support by some spouses for women's eco empowerment, pull her down syndrome of some husbands,, lack of land ownership,GBV,marital status of young women,tax injustice& its effects on women in business Women's Democracy Network Uganda Women's Network