Uganda: Bridging the Gap - How the Grow Project Is Connecting Women Entrepreneurs to Financial Resources in Uganda.

The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory… Read more »

Uganda: What Afrobarometer's Latest Survey on Gender Reveals About Ugandans

The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Read more »

Uganda: Rebecca Cheptegei Laid to Rest in Home Village in Bukwo

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was on Sept.14 laid to rest at her ancestral home in… Read more »

Uganda: Why Women's Participation in Uganda Politics Is Cosmetic

Political parties in Uganda have a long way to go to improve the position of women in their ranks. This according to a study by Kyambogo University lecturer, Hannah Muzee, of the… Read more »

Uganda: The Big Push African Women Need to Escape Poverty

What do poverty, climate change, and conflict have in common? They are among the biggest challenges confronting Africa, and they all disproportionately affect women living in… Read more »

Uganda: Africa's Renewable Energy Sector Is Shattering Gender Norms

Africa's fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with more women seizing employment opportunities than in the traditional energy sector,… Read more »

Africa: Uganda's Agather Atuhaire Wins International Women of Courage Award

Journalist, lawyer and human rights advocate Agather Atuhaire has been recognised for her work to promote the rule of law in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Obituary - Cecilia Atim Ogwal

Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, one of Uganda's longest-serving female legislators, passed away on Jan.18 at the age of 77. Read more »

Uganda: Top 10 African Female Afrobeats Stars

Female artists are a major driver of the Afrobeats phenomenon, producing some of the top singles and collaborations that rank as the most-streamed Afrobeats hits, both on the… Read more »

Uganda: The 'Nuisance' Breaking New Ground for African Women in the Energy Value Chain

'I am a nuisance for a good cause,' says Faustina Boakye. Of an age where many people are slowing down, Boakye is in the process of revving up as the former… Read more »

Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Law Directives

Uganda's chief science council has triggered outrage in the medical research community after suggesting researchers have a legal duty to report offences under the country's… Read more »

Malawi: A Year On, Malawi's First Female Police Officer Living With Albinism Speaks Out

For many Malawians, the very idea that a person living with albinism, which has made many into targets for body parts traders, could be recruited to protect ordinary Malawians, was… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Women MPs Demand Accountability for Police Brutality

In an emotional testimony presented before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, female opposition Members of Parliament are demanding transparency and accountability concerning… Read more »

Somalia: Meet Somalia's All-Women Media Team

Somalia's first and only all-women media team, Bilan, was on October 2 nominated as one of the three possible recipients of the 2023 Index on Censorship Press Freedom Award in the… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Demands Timely Payment of Sportsmen and Women

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among asked sports federations to ensure timely payment of allowances and other remuneration to sportsmen and women, especially those whose… Read more »

Uganda: Male MPs Launch Platform to Advocate for Gender-Related Issues

Male Members of Parliament launched a platform dubbed the Uganda Men Parliamentary Association (UMEPA). The MPs said the forum will bring together Men in the house to advocate for… Read more »

Central Africa: Women Meet to Discuss Great Lakes Peace and Justice

Women from the Great Lakes region have held an inception meeting on 'Women leading on peace and Justice 'organised by ActionAid Australia and ActionAid International Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Only 1% of Women-Led Business Firms in Uganda Participate in Public Procurement

Uganda's public procurement sector offers immense economic opportunities to the citizens but there remains a stark gender disparity as only 1% of women-led firms actively bid for… Read more »

Uganda: Actionaid Holds Inter-Generational Dialogue On FGM and GBV in Amudat

ActionAid Uganda has held a one-day intergenerational dialogue in Lokales subcounty, Amudat district and the main objectives is to enhance inter-generational relationship between… Read more »

Uganda: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Condemns Brutal Arrest of Female MPs

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has criticized the security agencies for what he called the brutal arrest of 11 female legislators. Read more »

Uganda: Combating Gender Stereotypes Through Gender Equity

Equity and Equality may sound like the same thing and at times have some people think both words have a similar definition. Equity is giving everyone what they need to succeed… Read more »

Uganda: We Are Not 'The Gays', We Are Okay

Lately, homosexuality in a hostile takeover has grabbed our social media feeds and news headlines. The news headlines must be grateful for the break. Read more »

Uganda: Digital Technologies Enable Women Take Charge of Their Retirement Prospects

International Women's Day is a good time to apply a gender lens to all aspects of life - not only to draw attention to the traditional challenges and gaps, but also to mark… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Women Politicians Launch New Platform to Promote Good Leadership

Women leagues from nine registered political parties in the country signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Inter-party Women Platform (IWOP) through which they will… Read more »

Uganda: Three Priorities to Make Schools Safe for Girls to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Every year at the end of November, activists speak out to remind the world of the scourge of gender-based violence and the World Bank lends its voice to the 16 Days campaign to… Read more »