Uganda: Ugandan MP Calls for Women's Inclusion in Climate Change Policy

Ahead of World Environment Day, Ugandan Member of Parliament Christine Nakimwero Kaaya emphasizes the critical need for women's voices in climate policy-making. Her statement comes… Read more »

Uganda: Self-Care Tips for Busy Modern Career Women

In today's fast-paced world, modern career women often find themselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. Read more »

Uganda: Screening and Early Detection for Women's Health

Women's health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet many common ailments can have a significant impact if not detected and treated early. Read more »

Uganda: New Study Highlights Status of Women At Work in Uganda

BrighterMonday Uganda in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Uganda announced the publication of their first edition of the status report titled, "Women… Read more »

Uganda: Woman, Granddaughter Found Dead in Masese Home

Kevin Kwagala and her 10-year-old Kevin Kasowole were last seen on Tuesday. Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Women MPs Demand for More Shelters to Curb GBV

Opposition female legislators have asked the government to urgently construct more shelters to accommodate victims of gender-based violence with more interest on women and girls… Read more »

Uganda: 33% of Uganda's Women Believe Husbands Have Right to Beat Them

The UN in Uganda is urging the government to prioritize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those focusing on women's empowerment. This follows the release of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Victoire Ingabire - I'm Ready to Challenge Kagame in July Polls

Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza has said she will challenge Paul Kagame in the July 15 vote should she gain her political freedom next month. Read more »

Uganda: UNDP Awards Gender Equality Champions in the Private Sector

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Private Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU) have rewarded companies in the private sector for championing gender equality. Read more »

Uganda: UNDP, Agriculture Ministry Join Forces to Empower Women in Karamoja

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the India-Brazil-South Africa Fund, have launched the Karamoja green belt… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Kaheru Appointed Deputy Director for Canadian Based Women's Rights Organisation

Uganda's Jemimah Kaheru assumes the role of Deputy Director - Human Resources at the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) from December 1, 2023. Read more »

Uganda: People in Busoga Want Inhebantu to Start With Grooming Girls, Fight Against Teenage Pregnancies

People in the Busoga sub-region have beseeched the Queen of Busoga (Inhebantu) Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi to start with shaping girls as a way of constructing a successful… Read more »

Uganda: Karamoja Leaders Raise Concern Over High School Dropout Rates for Girls

Local education experts and opinion leaders in the Karamoja region have expressed concern over the increased number of learners dropping out of school. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Celebrate International Men's Day On November 30

International Men's Day is globally celebrated on November 19 to celebrate men and also highlight pertinent issues that affect them including their health. Read more »

Uganda: Spike in Maternal Deaths Worries Authorities in Kigezi

Stakeholders in Kigezi sub region have raised concern at the rate which mother's die while giving birth in the area. Read more »

Uganda: Child Abuse and Early Marriages Threaten Teso Sub-Region - Urgent Call for Action

Child abuse and early child marriages continue to cast a dark shadow over the Teso Sub-Region, raising deep concerns among development partners who attribute these issues to the… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Female MPs Demand Accountability Over Police Brutality

In a heart-wrenching revelation before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, opposition female members of Parliament brought to light the harrowing incidents they endured during… Read more »

Uganda: Women Leaders Seek Political Parties' Endorsement to Bolster Women Leagues

Alice Alaso, the acting National Coordinator of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) has called on Secretary Generals to bolster women leagues in their political parties. Read more »

Uganda: We Are Facing Social Pressure to Prioritise Marriage Over Careers, Female Student Leaders Say

Student leaders have noted that their parents discourage them from participating in leadership positions at school, arguing that it could affect their prospects of getting married… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Opposes Policy to Give Girls Under 15 Access to Contraceptives

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged the government not to approve a policy allowing girls as young as 15 to access contraceptives. Read more »

Uganda: Unlocking Finance, Trade, Investment, and Empowering Refugee Women

The Uganda Economic Forum, themed "Unlocking Opportunities" in finance, investment, and trade, all eyes turned to a pivotal topic: "Economic Opportunities for Refugee Women." Read more »

Uganda: Women in Kasese District Embrace Local Manufacturing Through Emyooga Program

Women in Kasese district who have benefited from the Emyooga Program have taken a remarkable step forward by venturing into local manufacturing of domestic utensils. Read more »

Uganda: Ex-EALA Speaker Zziwa Leads Former NRM Women Leaders in Kampala to Launch a Comeback

Former NRM women leaders in Kampala are vowing to make a return to active politics accusing their current leadership of failing on representation. Read more »

Uganda: Funding Pause 'To Protect Sexual and Gender Minority Groups' - World Bank

The World Bank Group has said it will pause public financing to Uganda over the country's adoption of the Anti-Homosexuality law. Read more »

Uganda: Empowering Girls to Escape Early Marriage

Early marriage is a marriage that takes place before the age of 18. It is a global problem that affects millions of girls and women around the world. Read more »