Gender Justice and women's rights

Unyama Women’s Drama Group together with Oxfam & UWONET staff during a monitoring visit at their meeting point in Unyama S/C.

Transforming Care through Community-led Drama and Action in Unyama, Gulu City

In Unyama Sub-County, Gulu City, a passionate group of 30 community members led by Jackline Akera has turned knowledge into action. With support from UWONET and Oxfam under the WE-Care Programme, and…

Meet Ajambo Catherine, a student leader leading change at Bukana SS

Meet Ajambo Catherine, a student leader leading change at Bukana Secondary School

As the Head Girl and an active member of the Health Club at Bukana Secondary School, Catherine Ajambo is at the forefront of empowering her fellow students, especially young girls, with information…

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Empowering People Living with Disabilities to advocate for rights that matter most to them

People living with disabilities still experience a number of challenges in Uganda, such as limited accessibility, inadequate educational structures and difficulties in employment. These usually…

Namugaya Dinnah, Women Councilor Representing Alwi Sub-County in a career talk to the students of Alwi Seed Secondary School Pakwach, Uganda

I can stand, advocate and lobby for the women in our community - Dinah

We have received several trainings such as leadership skills, and lobbying and advocating for the people in the communities we represent.I started as a district councillor in 2017, but at the time I…

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Women’s Empowerment Begins at Home: Taking on Roles Traditionally Left to Women

I witnessed a big change after the UWONET women's leadership training in Lamwo.Women were not involved in leadership, but female participation has greatly increased lately, especially in elections.…

GENDER JUSTICE AND WOMEN RIGHTS

Uganda’s constitution, alongside a number of laws, articulates a commitment to attain gender equality. However, bridging the gap between policy and practice remains the challenge of our times, as…

Oxfam in Uganda Country Strategic Framework (2021- 2030)

This strategic framework for 2021–30 is our commitment to work more effectively with others towards achieving a Uganda free from inequality and injustice. It is the product of careful analysis of…

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