Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Advocating for stronger policies and supporting the victims of online violence.
Promoting digital literacy #HerRightToKnow

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Peninah Susan Igaga Lorna Nagawa Allies need to frequently do gender audits in respective dockets. The simplest needs of women need to be addressed first such as availing crucial health needs. One can’t have a voice when the most basics aren’t addressed. Commonwealth Foundation Women of Uganda Network
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We face the following risks & challenges;

➡️Threats/violence for our views.
➡️Discrimination discouraging our activism.

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Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Peninah Susan Igaga Lorna Nagawa Collaborations among organisations with the same visions would be a great way of amplifying the voices of marginalised women.
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Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Peninah Susan Igaga Lorna Nagawa Allies should
actively listen to the experiences and
perspectives of marginalized women by acknowledging and
understanding the specific challenges
and barriers they face in expressing
themselves publicly.
Centre and uplift marginalized voices
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Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ Peter Ongom CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ Lorna Nagawa Ruth Nagudi BarefootLaw (BFL@10) HER Internet 👑Esther Nyapendi APC Other challenges women face as they freely express themselves and access information is lack of skills on how to use the the internet and to keep themselves safe while using the internet to express themselves Women of Uganda Network #HerRightToKnow

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Peninah Susan Igaga Lorna Nagawa CSO s and Media: Run awareness campaigns to educate the public about their rights and how to exercise them.
Legal Support: Provide legal assistance and support to individuals and groups whose rights have been violated.
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Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Peninah Susan Igaga Lorna Nagawa 1. CSOs working with structurally silenced women have to do more advocacy. 2. Ministry of ICT and NITA-Uganda have to implement cyber laws, in line with international instruments. 3. Academia should join CSOs in advocacy and research. #HerRightToKnow Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi There are low literacy levels among women, and this directly affects the implementation of the existing laws. UNESCO recent report indicates that adult literacy rate in Kampala alone stands at only 76.5% with males at 82.6% and females at 70.8%. Commonwealth Foundation
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Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi There are insufficient skills and tools to investigate computer related crimes and this makes it harder for WHRDs to monitor crime. Also, Most existing laws are patriarchal in nature, operating in a patriarchal system. Commonwealth Foundation Women of Uganda Network
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Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Peninah Susan Igaga Lorna Nagawa Allies need to support formulation and implementation of protective policies.They need also to do collaborations, work together to ensure their voices are heard.Women of Uganda Network #HerRightToKnow

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi 1.Anonymity of offenders is a challenge, as it might be hard to trace the perpetrator of online GBV.
2. The age old debate of liability of intermediaries like ISPs and software developers, who are reluctant to assist in investigations. #HerRightToKnow Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation

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Challenges
1.Lack of proper enforcement mechanisms can render laws ineffective

2. Insufficient funding and support can restrict the reach and impact of these laws

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Peninah Susan Igaga Lorna Nagawa Allies:
1. Digital Rights Defenders- by providing women human rights defenders with digital safety tools, softwares, and skills to push back on clash backs against women's rights of access to information & expression .Commonwealth Foundation Women of Uganda Network #HerRightToKnow

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation CÜTẼ MÜTÖÖRÖ🦋❤️ StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️ 👑Esther Nyapendi Peter Ongom Ruth Nagudi Linda Evelyn Namulindwa Peninah Susan Igaga Lorna Nagawa Women of Uganda Network has further availed enablers to access information through providing gadgets and internet data to various key players like WARM HEARTS FOUNDATION in order to support and advance women’s freedom of expression. Commonwealth Foundation Women of Uganda Network #HerRightToKnow .

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation We are often underestimated when compared to men and sexualised both online and offline.
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Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation Online misogyny; Sexist behavior and attitudes online usually discourage women from engaging in discussions and sharing their opinions.

Women are also more prone to cyber bullying than their male counterparts, so they usually face online threats and harassment
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Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation Women often face gender based harassment,including threats, foxing and cyber bullying hence creating a hostile environment that discourages them from expressing their views. #HerRighttoknow

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation Women face various barriers in freely expressing themselves, both online and offline, let me give only 3 views. These include;
1. Gender stereotypes and societal expectations
2. Fear of judgment, criticism, and backlash
3. Patriarchal norms and power dynamics

Women of Uganda Network Commonwealth Foundation Limited access to resources can be a major barrier for women in freely expressing themselves both online and offline. Most women lack access to resources like education, technology, or financial independence, which restricts their ability to participate fully in conversations.