I am ready to end Gender based Violence but are you? The days are first approaching, let's account to achieve sustainable development Ministry of Health- Uganda Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Sheila Kawamara Mishambi Ruth Warutere #SaveWomensTrade

The laws and policies affecting women traders and vendors need to be translated in the language they understand to effectively engage traders in policy implementation and to hold policy makers accountable #SaveWomensTrade Ministry of Trade Ug EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region @TradeMarkEastA Sheila Kawamara Mishambi

Women street vendors are enthusiastic about participating in elective politics and seeking elective positions. #MakeHerVisible

Mr. Atwine Emmanuel Ministry of Trade Ug calling upon CSOs to represent women traders and vendors voices in the review of the Trade Lincencing Act SIHA Network launch of the Women Street Vendors' Manifesto #SaveWomensTrade #makehervisible EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region

Today UWOPA is honored to join the women street vendors in a coordination meeting organized by SIHA Network happening now at Eureka hotel.

The project involves government institutions within East Africa to improve the social and economic wellbeing of women traders TradeMarkEastA Ministry of Trade Ug

Women traders along Elegu border have asked for more information on taxes and customs procedures EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region Sheila Kawamara Mishambi TradeMarkEastA Ministry of Trade Ug

Follow the live #PowerToYouthUg discussion via NTV UGANDA YouTube Link: youtu.be/ddJAwdp9prw MenEngage Uganda UYAHF Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Sonke Gender Justice

What are the factors that lead to food insecurity? - Women aren't empowered enough to access resources such as land - Gender based violence, leading to mental health issues - Poverty - Environmental related effects such as climate change, drought #PowerToYouthUg UYAHF

"The #PowerToYouthUg programme is working hand-in-hand with stakeholders at community, district and national levels - letting the know of the disadvantages of #FGM, child marriages on the lives of adolescent girls and young women" - komuhangi joseline Sonke Gender Justice Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

Young people to spearhead their own programs. #PowerToYouthUg program is engaging all stakeholders -Government, cultural and religious leaders, CSO, Young people, and Media to mitigate harmful practices in Busia, Bukwo, Mbale, Isingiro, Kalangala, and Kampala districts in Uganda.

COVID-19 has worsened food insecurities and increased SGBV cases within Uganda #PowerToYouthUg NTV UGANDA Sonke Gender Justice EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region MenEngage Uganda UYAHF

"Parents are not talking to girls about menstruation and to the boys about what it means to be a man. There's a gap. Parents usually suppress children not to report culprits since there's financial gain. Parents have a role to play & so does the judicial system" #PowerToYouthUg

Stigmatisation within the health facilities on the young people that seek SRHR services should be stopped UYAHF. Justice systems need to be corrupt free to better manage GBV cases in the community- Patrick MenEngage Uganda NTV UGANDA EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region Sonke Gender Justice

-Increase young people’s agency and assets and build their leadership skills to influence social change. -Collect data for planning. -Work with Social influencers to create awareness on the dangers of the teenage pregnancies, unsafe abortion etc Patrick Mwesigye King #PowerToYouthUg

Young people are innovative and for them to freely access information they need access to internet, Meaningful Participation Fiona Morrow #PowerToYouthUg

"Government should support young people's innovations - this will enable them to thrive and push forward in this economy e.g. mechanization of agriculture, car creation and so much more" - komuhangi joseline #PowerToYouthUg Government of Uganda Power To Youth Kenya Sonke Gender Justice Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

"Making Trade Work for Women in Eastern Africa" project has provided information, skills & spaces for association to women cross-border traders at different East African border points. Join us for a National Policy #Dialogue to discuss reshaping cross-border trade after #COVID19

Women traders in cooperatives are able to buy in bulk, access bigger markets, collectively hire transport and EASSI Eastern Africa Sub Region is assisting them in accessing financial institutions - Sheila Kawamara Mishambi @TradeMarkEastA Development Canada #SaveWomensTrade #NationalPolicyDialogue

#SaveWomensTrade EASSI's Call to Action: - Government of Uganda to facilitate post #COVID19 recovery for small-scale women traders - To rehabilitate road networks to borders - To address flooding challenge of River Onyama in Elegu - Expedite opening of Katuna #border TradeMarkEastA