Tag Archives: UWONET

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Uganda Women’s Network-UWONET has asked government to fast-track the establishment of a permanent sexual gender-based violence court to ensure expedient and efficient handling of cases. Addressing journalists at the National Theater to kick start the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence, the UWONET …

Perry Aritua is the Executive Director of Women’s Democracy Network Uganda Chapter. She spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E Nantaba. What do you make of this year’s global theme: “Think Equal, Build Smart, and Innovate for Change’? The theme is a reflection of achievements, gaps, new initiatives and challenges as we …

The statistics of domestic violence and sexual assault against women in Uganda are disturbing. Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | According to the latest Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) of 2011, 56% of women from age 15 to 29 years have experienced physical violence and 28 percent of women …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Women activists have noted that the informal sector which provides for 61% of the employment in Uganda has over the years been left unchecked by government especially in Social protection of the employees. Women activists have therefore asked the government to balance the existing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Women Parliamentary Association-UWOPA and Uganda Women Network-UWONET have reached a consensus to drop a controversial clause in the Marriage and Divorce Bill providing for cohabitation. The move follows nationwide consultations on the matter, according to the female legislators and women activists. Laureen Karayi …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) wants government, civil society and other partners to invest more resources in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV). They said in a joint press statement issued at their secretariat in Ntinda on Dec.10, that they are deeply concerned that …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Women activists from 17 non-governmental organisations and nine individuals under their umbrella organization, Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) have listed seven demands they want government to pay attention to in a bid to improve the social welfare of girls and women in Uganda. This comes amidst …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) is holding the 4th National Women’s Week through several topical discussions on matters policy running up to October 27 in Kampala. The event that started on Oct.19, according to Rita Aciro-Lakor, the Network’s executive director is discussing socio-economic and political …

Activist speaks out on the state of a Ugandan woman and why they won’t be silenced SPECIAL PROJECT: Uganda Women Network (UWONET); transforming women lives ***** Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA | March is regarded a women’s month across the world because it’s when the famous International Women’s day falls. This year, …

Rita Aciro Lakor is ranked among the top players of women’s rights activism in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | She has been involved at different levels and stations for the last 18 years and today she is the executive director of Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET), one of the …