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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UWONET is searching for a Legal Officer/District GBV Coordinator, to support the GBV Prevention and response programme in Busoga Sub Region Kamuli district. Please find below and attached the details of the vacancy: Deadline – 4th June 2024 Application and CV including three references with contact details and copies of... Read More
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 2024 CLARION CALL BY UGANDA WOMEN’S NETWORK (UWONET) As we commemorate International Labour Day 2024 under the theme “Improving Access to Labour Justice: A Prerequisite for Increased Productivity” UWONET recognizes and appreciates the role of employers and employees particularly those who have protected and offered safe spaces... Read More
The Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) is launching a 2-year project to enhance women’s leadership and civic participation in Uganda, fostering a more inclusive democracy. The project is supported by USAID. To guide this project, UWONET is commissioning a survey to understand how the public views women in leadership roles. Project... Read More
Information Guide for Cultural And Religious Leaders (Customary Informal Justice Actors) On Gender Responsive Justice (2022)
Information Guide for Cultural And Religious Leaders (Customary Informal Justice Actors) On Gender Responsive Justice (2022)