March 09, 2023
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 »
March 08, 2023
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 »
March 06, 2023
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 »
January 18, 2023
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 »
December 21, 2022
Uganda: Ldc Academic Registrar Fired Over Sexual Harassment of Students
The Law Development Centre(LDC) has fired its Academic Registrar, Everest Turyahikayo after being accused of sexually harassing female students. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Uganda: Activists Urge Parliament to Fast-Track Gender Bills to End Violence Against Women, Girls
The Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) has urged parliament to fast- track gender bills that were recently returned to the 11th Parliament to help tackle the issue of is violence… Read more »
December 10, 2022
Uganda: Hospital Apologises Seven Years Later for Hiding Surgeon's Error That Nearly Killed Woman
A hospital trust has apologised to a woman for failing to admit a surgeon had been responsible for a massive haemorrhage that almost killed her after a Caesarean section. Read more »
December 02, 2022
Uganda: Fighting Gender-Based Violence Will Help Reduce HIV - Activists
Activists from Care International Uganda, have urged Ugandans to join the fight against gender based violence which in return will help reduce the risk of HIV infection. Read more »
December 01, 2022
Uganda: Hands for Good Vows to Fight Violence Against Children
Parents and guardians have been urged to nurture, support and guide children instead of subjecting them to violence and pain. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Uganda: Among Calls for Implementation of Laws Aimed At Protecting Women Against GBV
Speaker Anita Among, has asked the government to kick off the implementation of the laws passed by Parliament aimed at protecting girls and women against gender-based violence. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Uganda: 'Being Married Doesn't Guarantee Automatic 50% Share of Property When You Separate', Court Rules
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has redefined matrimonial property rights for spouses in Uganda in its recent judgement. Read more »
November 06, 2022
Uganda: PM Nabbanja Named Among 100 Most Influential African Women
PM Nabbanja, Jessica Alupo named among 100 most influential African women Read more »
November 03, 2022
Uganda: Those Against Teenage Mothers Returning to School Are Ignorant, Says Minister Muyingo
The State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysestom Muyingo has said it is appalling that some sections of the public are against the move by government to ensure girls who… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Uganda: Gender Equality Is At the Forefront of COP27
Women constitute the largest share of the world populations, close to 1.9 billion across all continents. Read more »
October 31, 2022
Uganda: Among - Let's Use Sports to Drive Gender Equality
Speaker Anita Among has said that sports has the ability to drive gender equality by teaching women and girls' teamwork, self-reliance, resilience and confidence to compete… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Uganda: First African Immigrant to Be Elected to Boston City Council Tips Ugandan Women on Developing Their Communities
Tania Fernandez Anderson, a Cape Verdean-born American politician but also the first African immigrant and Muslim-American elected to the Boston City Council has urged Ugandan… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Uganda: Reach a Hand Uganda, Dkt Use Music and Drama to Educate Youth On Sexual and Reproductive Health
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), a civil society organisation in partnership with DKT International have started using music, dance and drama to communicate the various challenges that… Read more »