Sarah Jesca Agwang Ms. Sarah Jesca Agwang Director of Programs Uganda Women's Network also shared demands on women leadership & decision making including; political parties adopting & adhering to sexual harassment, government to scale up measures to ensure gender parity to 50-40 representation in all elected positions,

#HappeningNow. We're joining our #SheLeads partners Parliament Of Uganda ahead of the #IWD2025 to engage UWOPA on policy issues that need redress .GYW highlighted the need to improve :sanitation & hygiene facilities in Schools to improve education access, safety of girls online.

Wrapping up Press Conference today Harriet Karen Mukajambo of Global Learning for Sustainability(GLS) appreciated UWOPA for providing platform for GYW to contribute towards #Genderresponsive policy influencing , requesting for more supportive env't to sustain their participation in political spaces . #IWD2025

While Government is ensuring the availability of a health center III at each sub county, these centers face shortages of healthcare professionals and essential medicines, compromising their functionality hence putting lives at a risk. Hon Sarah Opendi UWOPA Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

Hon Hon. Koluo Joseph Andrew , MP representing Ntoroma Sub County in Katakwi district, who is also a member of UWOPA , commended women as the most hardworking people. He emphasized that without women, the country's development would be hindered #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction He encouraged

We've just concluded an enriching capacity-building program on climate justice and gender programming, a critical step in advancing #GEWE. Through this initiative, our members and allies are better equipped to challenge the intersecting inequalities that exacerbate the impacts of

I today launched the Women in Agribusiness Week (WAW) at KCCA Hall with a call on government to support women engaged in agriculture. Only 6% of the women own land in Uganda a key factor in agribusiness. Access to credit still remains a challenge since most women lack collateral.

On Tuesday, we joined UWOPA and Parliament’s Legal Drafts Team members in a meeting to harmonize stakeholder views on the Marriage Bill, 2024. This meeting aimed to inform the final report that will be presented to the Joint Committees on Gender and Legal Affairs which is

Earlier today, we convened policy makers, women-led CSOs & media to challenge discriminatory laws affecting women’s freedom of expression & access to information. We discussed gaps in national & international legal frameworks & strategies for inclusive policy making processes.

Thank you Hon. Sarah Opendi Hon Sarah Opendi. I truly appreciate your dedication and leadership as a legislator. Your efforts towards finding solutions for Mother Uganda through a people centered legislation marked by inclusivity cannot go unnoticed. x.com/newvisionwire/…

Hon. Sarah Opendi, Chairperson of @UWOPA256, emphasized that addressing teenage pregnancy requires deliberate and targeted action. #EndTeenPregnancyUG #EducationForAll #LetGirlsLearn #LetGirlsStayInSchool

Sometimes we get lost in statistics and forget the faces behind the numbers. We must stop blaming the girls. You can’t ask her why her father came to her room; Why her uncle raped her; Why her teacher abused his power. You can’t ask her why she got pregnant. - Hon. Flavia Kalule

📍 Kampala, Uganda | 25–26 June 2025 #IGAD, through its Land Governance Programme, convenes a National Dialogue on Women Parliamentarians to strengthen women leaders' capacity in land governance, climate action, and gender-responsive policymaking. 👥 Participants include: 🔹

Under its convening mandate, IGAD has brought together women parliamentarians and leadership, duty bearers & experts from across the region in Machakos, Kenya for a Regional Dialogue on Gender, Land and Climate Resilience. Headline by Hon Irene Mayaka, Chairperson of the

The Regional Women's Parliamentarians Dialogue on Gender, Land Climate Resilience concluded today! In his closing remarks, H.E @MAWarSO, appealed to the women legislators to leverage their positions and power to unlock resources for the advancement of Women's Land Rights.

#HappeningNow: Advocacy meeting with Uganda’s MPs on Teenage Pregnancy under the SHARE project with the aim of highlighting project achievements and impact on adolescent sexual & reproductive health. FAWE Uganda WaterAid Uganda FHI 360

In her submission, Betty Ethel Naluyima the Woman MP of Wakiso district emphasized the importance of using a holistic approach to addressing teenage pregnancy. FAWE Uganda FHI 360 WaterAid Uganda

Yesterday we had a meeting with the Committee of Legal and Legislative services of parliament , UWOPA and the Mover of the #MarriageBill2024 to fine tune the bill for the Second reading and to harmonize our position and support for the Bill. Equality Now Girls First Fund

Yesterday, MPs & stakeholders made commitments to address teenage pregnancy in Uganda, including better SRHR policies, improved school re-entry, and prioritising adolescent health in budgets. Swipe for highlights➡️ FAWE Uganda FHI 360 WaterAid Uganda #TeenagePregnancy #SRHR

The Domestic Violence Act Coalition is currently having deeper reflections on the 2024 16 Days of Activism, diving into lessons learned and strategizing for an even stronger 2025 campaign against GBV. #16daysOfActivism #FeministFutures #Endonline