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In the tapestry of humanity, the threads of justice must weave a fabric that uplifts women's rights, for this strengthens the very essence of human dignity.

Kampala, Uganda Katılım Mart 2013
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Uganda Women's Network
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📌Safety Is Not a Luxury: Uganda Must Fund GBV Shelters! In today’s 9th December 2025 edition of the New Vision (@newvisionwire), Ms. Rita H. Aciro-Lakor, the Executive Director of the Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET), highlights the indispensable role of GBV shelters in safeguarding survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV). She stresses that discontinuing their operations due to a lack of prioritization in funding would leave women and girls with no safe spaces to seek protection, emergency care, or psychosocial support. Ms. Aciro calls upon the Government of Uganda @GovUganda to ensure continued functionality of these shelters through adequate and sustained budget allocations, noting that they are a critical component of the national response to Violence Against Women and Girls. For the full details, be sure to grab today’s copy of The New Vision. epapers.visiongroup.co.ug
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I am honoured to be a part of this #16DaysOfActivism National Launch. The theme is a timely reminder that protecting women and girls, online and offline, requires our collective commitment. @Mglsd_UG @unwomenuganda @UNFPA
Uganda Women's Network@uwonet

On this International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls, UWONET joins the Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development @Mglsd_UG and partners for the National Launch of the 16 Days of Activism in Kasese District under the global theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls. We recommit to strengthing action to protect the rights of women and girls, both online and offline, so that every woman and girl can live with safety, dignity, and freedom. #16DaysOfActivism #6NationalWomensWeek #DigitalEquality #Beijing30

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Godfrey KUTEESA!!@GODFREY_Kutesa·
Minister @BalaamBarugahar , I have just watched a video in which victims who were sexually abused by tycoon Karim Hirji claim that you are trying to silence them and dismiss their allegations as baseless and untrue. If this is true, then you are a huge disappointment to the ministry you represent. How can you , a father and a leader — remain silent when multiple people are courageously coming forward to point at one man? How can you attempt to silence the voices of those who are suffering? Where is your heart? Come out immediately and issue a clear public statement on this matter. Let the world know exactly where you stand. The world is becoming a dangerous place when the very people who are supposed to protect children are the ones abusing or protecting the abusers. It is simply not credible that more than ten victims would all be lying about the same individual. We demand that you speak out on this issue now.
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While we may seem divided by borders, different cultures & experiences, we share similar challenges and aspirations. Learning from my sisters across the region showed me that true change comes when we work together for peace, resilience, & women’s leadership. @IGADsecretariat
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Uganda Women's Network@uwonet

This week, UWONET had the honour of participating in a cross-border Women and Peace Initiative Exchange hosted by @IGADsecretariat, bringing together women peacebuilders from across the IGAD region. They shared experiences, explored collaborative approaches to conflict, and highlighted the vital role women play in peace and community resilience despite often being excluded from formal peace processes. Women’s resilience, regional solidarity, and capacity building are key to sustaining women-led initiatives and advancing the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. @xubbifarah #WomenLeadPeaceFollows #IGAD

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Uganda Women's Network@uwonet·
UWONET Weekly Round-Up: Opportunities for Women! This week’s round-up includes scholarships, leadership programs, and fellowships designed to help women grow, lead and make change: She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship – African women and girls passionate about tech can win a brand-new laptop fully funded by HP. Apply by Oct 28, 2025. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… SheLeads Workshop – Third Edition: Calling women leaders aged 30–55! Learn from experts, MPs, and fellow changemakers in this residential leadership workshop in New Delhi. Apply by Oct 20, 2025. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Land Accelerator Africa Program – Entrepreneurs restoring degraded lands can join this mentorship and innovation program and win up to USD $5,000 grants. Apply by Oct 30, 2025. Learn more & apply: lnkd.in/d8x3sAty Dalai Lama Fellows 2026 – Are you a changemaker with an ongoing or planned social impact project? Apply for this global fellowship by Nov 12, 2025. Apply here: dalailamafellows.com/apply At UWONET, we believe in amplifying women’s voices and creating pathways for growth. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn, lead, and impact your community! #UWONET #WomenLeadership #WomenEmpowerment #OpportunitiesForWomen #SheLeads #SheCodeAfrica #DalaiLamaFellows #LandRestoration
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Uganda Women's Network
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We officially launch our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 🎉 a space to reflect on progress, strengthen accountability, and set collective strategies for advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE). #UWONETAGM2025
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Ms. Hope Kabuchu has highlighted some of the factors contributing to dwindling funding for WROs, including; wars such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict & Middle East crises shifting focus, COVID-19 impacts, and …nationalism leading funders to draw resources inward, among others. 📌To address these challenges, some of the strategies discussed have included: personal lifestyle changes to address burnout and stress, joint donor engagement, adjusting to development partners' prioties while aligning with institutional mandates, inclusion of grassroots organisations in mobilization, institutional capacity building, government partnerships, engaging in sustainable business models, crowdfunding joint investments amongst others.

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Uganda Women's Network
Uganda Women's Network@uwonet·
Ms. Hope Kabuchu has highlighted some of the factors contributing to dwindling funding for WROs, including; wars such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict & Middle East crises shifting focus, COVID-19 impacts, and …nationalism leading funders to draw resources inward, among others. 📌To address these challenges, some of the strategies discussed have included: personal lifestyle changes to address burnout and stress, joint donor engagement, adjusting to development partners' prioties while aligning with institutional mandates, inclusion of grassroots organisations in mobilization, institutional capacity building, government partnerships, engaging in sustainable business models, crowdfunding joint investments amongst others.
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Given recent trends in development funding for women’s rights & gender work, a pre-UWONET AGM session is underway on: Resourcing & Resource Gaps for WROs, with global & regional context analysis. This will highlight funding realities and build collective strategies to strengthen WROs resilience, sustainability, and impact.

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Uganda Women's Network
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Given recent trends in development funding for women’s rights & gender work, a pre-UWONET AGM session is underway on: Resourcing & Resource Gaps for WROs, with global & regional context analysis. This will highlight funding realities and build collective strategies to strengthen WROs resilience, sustainability, and impact.
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But @UEDCLTD mutukola bubi ....Will anything good come out of this?😔😔😪. I hope these daily black outs don't become daily bread.
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#UWONET is convening a 2 day residential #GROWProject validation meeting with several districts in Central Uganda aimed at sharing rapid assessment findings & collecting feedback from stakeholders from masaka, Kalangala, Mpigi, Butambala, Kiboga, Rakai, Bukomansimbi, Mpigi, Lyantonde, Rakai, Kalungu, Kyotera, Ssembabule, Gomba etc. Exploring how to shift & transform social norms, attitudes & practices affecting women entrepreneurs to support enterprise growth & productivity. @Moglsd_UG @WorldBank @WorldBankAfrica @PSF_Uganda @Angelanakafeer2 @RitaAciro @PerryAritua
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The pursuit of learning never ends! Thank you to the colleagues that have made this cross-learning exchange experience unforgettable.🫶🫶!
Uganda Women's Network@uwonet

The power of cross-learning cannot be underestimated. It is transformative; builds capacity, drives innovation, and accelerates progress on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. As part of JICA’s post-TICAD9 initiatives, UWONET and young women leaders from East Africa have participated in a cross learning exchange visit to; Peace Winds Japan, RICCI everyday, the Hokuriku Future Foundation & Ishikawa Prefecture to learn about WPS in Japan and vice versa. We have also attended various lectures on the WPS agenda. We look forward to using these lessons to enhance the lives of the women and girls we serve and strengthen our communities. #WPS #GenderEquality #TICAD9 #TICAD @hokuriku_mirai

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My participation at this incredible side event has been invaluable in learning about the experiences & innovative interventions undertaken by various actors in advancing the WPS agenda.@jica_direct @jica_direct_en @UN_Women @WorldBank #TICAD9
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Today, UWONET was honoured to serve as panel discussants at the 9th Edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), during a side event hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) @jica_direct and co-hosted by UN Women @UN_Women and @WorldBank The discussion explored innovative approaches to advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda globally. Key takeaways: ✅️Women and girls, most affected by conflict, are powerful agents of change whose voices must be amplified and participation strengthened to drive transformation. ✅️ Unity and collective action is vital in advancing the WPS agenda ✅️Innovation is born once issues that affect women, and girls are approached with a gender lens. #women #TICAD9 #WPS

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May you rest in power, Mama Rhoda.🤍.
Uganda Women's Network@uwonet

We honour the life and legacy of Hon. Rhoda Nsibirwa Kalema, a trailblazer for women’s political leadership in Uganda, a founding voice of our democracy and a pillar of the women’s movement. As one of the first female Members of Parliament and a champion for women’s rights and empowerment, she tirelessly advanced the cause of gender equality, opening doors for women’s participation in governance, leadership, and public service. Her unwavering commitment to justice and equality paved the way for generations of women to rise and lead. Her life wove a powerful thread through Uganda’s history, inspiring countless others to stand against injustice. “When you see injustice, do something about it.” — Rhoda Kalema May her revolutionary spirit continue to guide us. May her soul rest in power!

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Uganda Women's Network
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🎥 For Support, Guidance and Solidarity, you are only one toll-free call away. 👇 @RitaAciro @Moglsd_UG @JulianNaluwooza @hildakevin1 @AcmeUganda @DailyMonitor @ntvuganda @nbstv @933kfm @UMWAandMamaFM @UgandaEC @UCC_Official @PollicyOrg @newvisionwire @observerug @ChimpReports @CapitalFMUganda @GalaxyFMUg @radiocity971 @nextmediaug @ubctvuganda @tvwestUG @bukeddetv @bbstvug @uwonet @FIDA_Uganda @FOWODE_UGANDA @actionaiduganda @WomenProbono @WDNUganda @unwomenuganda @UgWomen4Women #women #womenlead
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Yesterday’s Excel training had the team cracking up over the word “CONCAT” 🤣😂. "Let us CONCATINATE team," they lightly joked. These trainings are not jut educative, they’re also key for team building! Thank you @OxfaminUganda @OxfaminAfrica
Uganda Women's Network@uwonet

Today marked Day 1 of 2 of the Excel capacity enhancement training for UWONET and allies 📊 part of a broader training series taking place this week. Our team is building skills to work smarter and more efficiently, including mastering formulas, functions, and essential shortcuts, amongst others.

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It was a great honour to be part of the vibrant Bastille Day 2025. Grateful for the opportunity to connect and celebrate together. 🇫🇷🇺🇬 #BastilleDay2025 #BastilleDay #FranceUgandaRelations
Uganda Women's Network@uwonet

Yesterday, UWONET had the honour of joining the French Embassy in Uganda @FrenchEmbassyUg at a reception to mark Bastille Day 2025 🇫🇷. This was a moment to reflect on our shared values of liberty, equality, and solidarity. #BastilleDay #14Juillet #FranceUgandaRelations

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This week, @uwonet launches into a series of trainings for her staff and partners on impactful communication and financial management. The trainings which are phased over the next month are part of an institutional capacity development program supported by @OxfaminUganda in the true spirit of partnership.
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