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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Uganda: Publication of Nude Pictures, Bullying, Has Forced Many Women to Abandon Internet

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has said online based violence including publication of nude pictures, bullying and other forms of harassment has forced many… Read more »

Uganda: 10 Women Arrested On Women's Day Protesting Illegal Detention of Spouses, Loved Ones

Police in Wandegeya have apprehended a group of women who were protesting against illegal arrests and detention of Ugandans especially their husbands. Read more »

Uganda: Opinion - the Role of Women in the Health Sector in Uganda

Greetings on International Women's Day Read more »

Uganda: Inside Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Last month, Parliament granted leave to Bugiri Municipality MP Asuman Basalirwa to introduce a private member's Bill titled the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023. Read more »

Uganda: Women in Uganda Breaking the Glass Ceiling in the Digi-Tech Industry

Women are increasingly breaking barriers and making strides in the field of technology in Uganda. Despite the challenges of gender bias and limited access to education and… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Urges Employers to Protect Women Against Sexual Harassment At Work Places

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has implored women to speak up against any form of sexual harassment that they experience in their work places. Read more »