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@AnitahAmong during the closing ceremony noted that the question on Pastoralism cannot be complete without one talking about the role of women because they derive value in each and every product from the livestock @APWG

Day 2 moved us from articulation to accountability, embedding these demands into binding commitments within the Charter. #APWG2026 #PastoralWomenRising #IYRP2026

We must use our numbers and unity to protect our land. Investors often take advantage of small, divided communities but when we stand together and assert ownership, our voices become stronger and harder to ignore. #APWG2026 #PastoralWomenRising #IYRP2026

#Mobility issues during the #APWG came out as a strong pillar for Pastoralism.

This week is about the #African #Women #Pastoralist #Gathering, a platform for women to share their lives realities and experience s, co-create practical solutions and identify workable mechanism for their governance. All these will be consolidated into a #APWG #Charter2026 #WLRs

Towards the advancement of Women's Land Rights across all sectors.

The African Pastoralist Women Gathering begins today at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, bringing together pastoralist women leaders, policymakers, researchers and development partners from across Africa. #APWG2026 #PastoralWomenRising

“Rangelands are often described through statistics and acreage, but their true significance lies in the unrecognized work of pastoralist women, as peacebuilders, custodians of ecological knowledge and guardians of their communities’ futures.” — Eva Maria Okoth, International Land Coalition (ILC), speaking at the Global Pastoralist Women’s Gathering in Kampala. #APWG2026 #PastoralWomenRising

“Pastoralism is adaptive, dynamic, and collective, yet policy often misses this reality, risking harm to those it should serve. Women, in particular, face tenure insecurity, limited voice, and underinvestment, which we must urgently address.” — Ms. Judy, Indigenous Movement for Peace Advancement and Conflict Transformation (IMPACT Kenya) She continues to note that, “The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists is not enough. We need sustained, long-term commitments to support the women who sustain pastoral systems.” #APWG2026 #PastoralistWomenRising

Women are part of the community, yet many times when we are invited to speak in meetings, we hesitate or feel afraid to raise our voices. Our perspectives matter and deserve to be heard in every space where decisions are made. #APWG2026 #PastoralWomenRising #IYRP2026

“Mobility is not a problem to be managed — it is the foundation that sustains pastoral livelihoods, landscapes and food systems across Africa.” — Loupa Pius, Co-Chair, IYRP Africa Alliance. Pius noted that several countries, including Cameroon and Chad, are beginning to recognise pastoral mobility in law and policy as a pathway for coexistence between communities. He added that mobility must be better understood by policymakers, as pastoral systems contribute to food security, biodiversity and national economies. #APWG2026 #PastoralWomenRising #IYRP2026

“Mobility is not the problem. It is the solution that allows pastoral communities to survive in harsh and changing environments.” — Elizabeth Katushabe, speaking during the plenary session. She called on governments to recognise that pastoralism and cultivation must coexist, noting that no single food system can sustain all communities. Katushabe urged policymakers to stop framing mobility as a crisis and instead support practical solutions that reduce conflict while protecting pastoral livelihoods. #APWG2026 #PastoralWomenRising #IYRP2026

Day 1 of the African Pastoralist Women Gathering in Kampala has closed with a clear message from participants across the continent: the future of pastoralism depends on protecting mobility, strengthening women’s leadership, and ensuring that policies translate into real change on the ground. Discussions throughout the day highlighted the realities pastoralist communities face, from shrinking grazing lands and climate pressures to tensions over land use and the persistent barriers women face in accessing and controlling land. Speakers emphasized that mobility remains the backbone of pastoral systems, enabling communities to adapt to changing environments and sustain rangelands that support food systems, biodiversity and livelihoods across Africa. Participants also called for stronger accountability to existing policy frameworks, better documentation of pastoral mobility routes, and greater investment in pastoral systems. Central to these discussions was the recognition that pastoralist women must not only be represented in governance spaces but empowered to exercise their rights and leadership fully. As the conversations continue throughout the week at Speke Resort Munyonyo, one message stands out: pastoralist women are central to shaping resilient rangelands and sustainable pastoral futures. #APWG2026 #PastoralWomenRising #IYRP2026

During the engagements, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Mayuge district Mr. Onoria Alex Okirigi reaffirmed government’s commitment to partnerships that advance support for small-scale farmers, while promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices “We welcome this partnership because it complements the district and government’s efforts to support small-scale farmers through sustainable farming practices and improved livelihoods in farming communities. It also contributes to the National Development Plan,”- he noted

This week, our team held successful inception and multistakeholder consultation meetings with Mayuge and Kumi District and Subcounty Local Government officials to introduce the “Enabling Transformative Agroecology Programme (ETAP)” project with support from DKA Austria and Horizont3000. The engagements brought together district and sub-county officials from Kadami (Kumi district) and Wairasa (Mayuge district), small-scale farmers and the media, to discuss how the project initiatives will support small-scale farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices in Eastern Uganda. @dkaaustria @H3000EastAfrica #FundAgroecology #ETAP2026

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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 Across Uganda, platforms instituted by @ESAFFUganda empower over 30,000 women small-scale farmers to influence decisions on land, market access, agricultural inputs, and local budgeting processes. Through these platforms, women farmers share evidence from their day-to-day experiences, monitor commitments, and follow up on implementation at local and national levels. #WomenFarmersAtTheCentre #IWD2026 #FeedTheFuture

𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧. 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥! Globally, women constitute approximately 40% of the agricultural labor force and play vital roles across agrifood value chains (FAO, 2023). In Uganda, they form about 77% of the agricultural workforce (UNDP, 2020), making them central to household food security, and local market stability. However, their productivity remains constrained by unequal access to land, credit, and markets. Ensuring equal access would increase farm output, improve household welfare, and accelerate agricultural and economic growth. #WomenFarmersAtTheCentre #IWD2026 #FeedTheFuture