Women Hold the Key to Global Economic Growth: World Bank Report Calls for Action
There’s a powerful force waiting to be unleashed, and it’s holding only two-thirds of the…
UN Commission on Women’s Rights Concludes with Landmark Agreements on Gender Equality
NEW YORK – The United Nations’ 68th session of the Commission on the Status of…
The Intersectionality between land, climate change and women’s economic empowerment symposium
“The Intersectionality between land, climate change and women’s economic empowerment symposium. As we mark the…
The Women, Tech, Innovation and AI workshop
As part of the 5th National Women’s Week celebrations, UWONET has organised a women, tech…
UWONET to hold 5th National Women’s Week 2023
‘We are happy to announce the 5th National Women’s Week 2023 which is scheduled to…
First Women’s Caucus formed in Oyam District
According to Hon. Jacinta Adong, woman councilor Myene parish, Myene sub-county, Oyam District, it was…
Empowering women, protecting the earth
The climate crisis is not gender-neutral. As its impacts worsen, women and girls are experiencing unique…
In the words of Alice Ledu: “I feel happy that I can contribute to my family’s well-being.”
Alice Ledu is a South Sudanese refugee living in Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe…
How male champions are helping to end Gender-based Violence in Uganda
“As a male champion, I strive for gender inclusiveness and making gender parity a priority,”…
In Uganda, refugee women’s leadership drives inclusive humanitarian action
19 August is World Humanitarian Day, an opportunity to honour the humanitarian community and the…
Interview: “You can’t have climate justice without gender equality”
Vanessa Nakate, 25, is a Ugandan climate change activist and founder of the Africa-based Rise…
Ending Violence against Women in Uganda with critical law reforms
This year, after decades of lobbying and advocacy, the women’s movement in Uganda has reason…