Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET)

Commemoration of district women’s day in Namutumba and Kamuli districts

Commemoration of district women's day

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 women’s health services and reproductive rights.

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Mentorship of women farmer groups and sectors

Regional dissemination of NAPIII assessment findings

The findings indicate that deeply rooted social norms continue to hinder women's participation in decision-making and peace-building processes across Uganda.

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Mentorship of women farmer groups and sectors

Hosted a CSW69 side event

New York, March 17, 2025 - Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET), in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social evelopment (MGLSD) of Uganda, the Government of Chad, and OXFAM in Africa, hosted a high-level side event during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).

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Mentorship of women farmer groups and sectors

Mentorship of women farmer groups

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 cycle.

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Using community dramas to drive change in land rights and GBV awareness

Locally performed dramas were central to these dialogues, vividly portraying real-life challenges and solutions. These performances emphasized the critical role informal justice actors play in preventing and resolving GBV and land-related disputes.

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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 Onomo Hotel in Kampala, brought together women leaders from across Uganda to reflect, engage, and strategize for greater inclusion in national governance and decision-making processes.

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Our Vision

A Ugandan society free from gender discrimination.

Our Mission

To transform unequal gender relations through collective visioning and action.

Core Values

Unity in Diversity; Women’s dignity; Justice; Equality; and Accountability

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Who We Are

Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) is an advocacy organization that exists to coordinate collective action among women’s rights and gender equality stakeholders for the attainment of gender equality and equity in Uganda.

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Hosted a CSW69 side eventApril 23, 2025
UWONET, Government of Chad, OXFAM Africa and the Ministry of Labour, Gender and… Read More
Regional dissemination of NAPIII assessment findingsApril 23, 2025
In 2024, UWONET conducted an assessment to track the implementation status of Uganda’s… Read More