October 11, 2023
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 »
September 04, 2023
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 »
August 16, 2023
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 »
August 13, 2023
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 »
August 09, 2023
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 »
August 01, 2023
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 »
Uganda: Gender Equality in Uganda
Uganda is a country with a long history of gender inequality. Women have traditionally been seen as inferior to men, and they have faced discrimination in many areas of life.… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Uganda: Menstrual Stigma Is a Global Issue That Needs Our Attention
As a woman, I strongly believe that menstrual stigma is a grave problem affecting girls worldwide. The shame and silence surrounding menstruation are deeply rooted in cultures and… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Uganda: Unpaid Care Work in Uganda Continues to Limit Women's Economic Opportunities-Activists
Promoting gender equality in Uganda's labour market requires addressing the unequal allocation of unpaid care work between men and women, according to activists. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Uganda: Unveiling Male Vulnerability
The second edition of our series explores the topic of male vulnerability and aims to shed light on the detrimental effects of traditional gender roles on men's mental health and… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Rescues 14 Female Captives From ADF As Hot Pursuit Continues
The UPDF has as part of the joint operation Shuja in eastern DRC with FARDC rescued 14 female captives from the Allied Democratic Forces(ADF) group. Read more »
July 02, 2023
East Africa: Less Than 1% of Women-Led Businesses Get Govt Contracts in East Africa - Report
A research conducted by the African Freedom of Information Centre(AFIC) from five East African countries has shown that only 1% of the women-led businesses are contracted by… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Uganda: Don't Expect Any Special Treatment, You Must Measure up - Female Police Officers Warned
Female police officers have been warned that there are no shortcuts to promotions and deployments, especially on foreign peacekeeping missions by the United Nations. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Uganda: Govt Rolls Out U.S.$127 Million Project to Support Women Enterprises
The Ugandan government has launched a $217 million approximately shs805 billion project named Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises(GROW) aimed at… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Uganda: UNCCL Trains 400 Women and Youth On Accessing Global Marketplaces
A total of 400 export oriented women and youth have been equipped with skills on exploring regional and continental markets for their enterprises. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Uganda: Eyaru Named Captain As Mugerwa Trims She Cranes Squad
She Cranes head coach Fred Mugerwa has named KCCA netball club experienced shooter Irene Eyaru as the new captain ahead of this year's Netball world cup due July 28- August 6 in… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Finally Assents to Anti-Homosexuality Bill
President Museveni has finally assented to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 to make it law. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Uganda: Phaneroo Ministries' Annual Women Conference Returns
Phaneroo Ministries International is scheduled to hold the fifth edition of its annual women's conference, My Great Price, on June 17 at Kololo Independence grounds, Kampala. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Uganda: Fibroid Embolization Procedure Now a Possibility in Uganda
Over 25 women have successfully undergone a Fibroid Embolization procedure in a camp conducted by C-Care IHK marking a medical first in the country. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Uganda: Program Launched to Skill Women and Youth
Women and Youth are set to benefit from a new skills training program that will target 5000 young people in Uganda. Read more »
April 27, 2023
Uganda: 11 Opposition Women MPs Arrested for Protesting Harassment By Security Forces
At least 11 female Members of Parliament were on Thursday arrested by police while they protested the continued harassment of colleagues by security agencies. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Uganda: Rights Body Summons Inspector General of Police Ochola Over Harassment of Opposition Women MPs By Police
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has summoned the Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola over continuous harassment and brutality meted out against female Members… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Uganda: FGM Still Rampant in Amudat District Despite Ban
Although Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was declared illegal in 2010, the practice remains widespread in Amudat district. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Gets Woman as Deputy as He Retains Control of the Ruling Party
Rwanda's ruling party, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), on Sunday elected its first woman vice-chairperson as President Paul Kagame retained the chairmanship position. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Uganda: 'Blood Doctor' Christine Sekaggya On Breaking Barriers
Uganda's female haematologists are breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of women in a medical field that's traditionally dominated by men. Read more »