Uganda Women Parliamentary Association
Kampala, Uganda
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The panel discussion, “The Story Behind the Numbers: What Do the Statistics Not Show?” brought together women leaders reflecting on the realities behind women’s political participation in Uganda.
The panel featured Munduru Shamia, District Female Youth Councillor, Yumbe District; Kabugo Todozia, District Woman Councillor, Kasese Municipal Council; Doreen Nyanjura, Deputy Lord Mayor, Kampala City; and Sarah Opendi, Woman MP, Tororo District.
Hon. Kabugo reflected on the stigma single mothers continue to face in politics, sharing how women are still judged on marital status rather than leadership ability, with some questioning whether single mothers are competent enough to serve in council.
Hon. Munduru spoke powerfully about resilience and identity:
“I stood strong not despite the fact that I am a woman, but because I am a woman.”
The discussion highlighted that beyond the statistics are real stories of discrimination, perseverance and women continuing to push through systems that were never designed with them in mind.
#WomensLeadership #GenderTransformation #NationalWomensManifesto #SUPA
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The conversations following the keynote address reflected both the realities women continue to face in politics and the collective determination to change them.
Participants called for the intentional systemising and structuring of political mentorship for young women beyond conferences and events, emphasising the need for sustained guidance, support and solidarity across generations.
Women leaders also spoke candidly about the intimidation many women continue to experience in political spaces including threats, discrimination and physical violence often rooted in gender, political affiliation and regional divisions.
A strong call emerged from the room: women must reject fear, reject division and stand intentionally for one another. Advancing women’s leadership will require each of us to actively invest in creating pathways for more women to take up positions of leadership and influence across all spheres.
#WomensLeadership #GenderTransformation #NationalWomensManifesto #SUPA
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Our conversation on online violence is underway. We are joined by a team from @UNASLI_ providing sign language interpretation to ensure inclusion and accessibility as we discuss the harmful effects of online violence and how we can collectively address them. This dialogue is supported by @unwomenuganda and @NLinUganda under @GlobalSpotlight through the HER Access: SRHR & SGBV Response Project.
💻 Join the discussion online: meet.google.com/kvt-hqzp-ciu
#IWD2026 #EndOnlineViolence #InclusionTuesday
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We have started day 16 of the #16daysofActivism with powerful energy at the High-Level Feminist Convening, and the conversations are still going strong.
Our ED Josephine Kamisya opened the convening with inspiring remarks and set the tone for action as we climax the 16.
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Last week, in partnership with @ACTAlliance, @DanChurchAid and @UWOPA, we facilitated multi-stakeholder dialogues on ending Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.
The dialogues drew diverse voices & strategies that actors can adopt to reduce the rising cases of #TFGBV
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"Its is our duty as boys and girls, women and men to condemn violence in our communities," SSP Kintu Ruth, Deputy Commissioner & Legal Officer, Child and Family Protection Department @PoliceUg
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The Chief guest SSP Kintu Ruth has had the opportunity to visit the exhibition stalls put up by children to share some of the items they have developed.
#16DaysOfActivism2025
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The Domestic Violence Act Coalition is currently having deeper reflections on the 2024 16 Days of Activism, diving into lessons learned and strategizing for an even stronger 2025 campaign against GBV.
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Yesterday we had a meeting with the Committee of Legal and Legislative services of parliament , @UWOPA and the Mover of the #MarriageBill2024 to fine tune the bill for the Second reading and to harmonize our position and support for the Bill.
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#HappeningNow: Advocacy meeting with Uganda’s MPs on Teenage Pregnancy under the SHARE project with the aim of highlighting project achievements and impact on adolescent sexual & reproductive health.
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In her submission, @EthelNaluyima the Woman MP of Wakiso district emphasized the importance of using a holistic approach to addressing teenage pregnancy.
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Yesterday, MPs & stakeholders made commitments to address teenage pregnancy in Uganda, including better SRHR policies, improved school re-entry, and prioritising adolescent health in budgets.
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Under its convening mandate, IGAD has brought together women parliamentarians and leadership, duty bearers & experts from across the region in Machakos, Kenya for a Regional Dialogue on Gender, Land and Climate Resilience.
Headline by Hon Irene Mayaka, Chairperson of the Economic Development Committee, representing the Deputy Speaker of Parliament- Republic of Kenya and Dr Juliana Mutua, representing the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, the meeting focuses on the challenges and opportunities in women land ownership as they manage climate related and other resilience challenges.
‘Over 70% of the food in Africa is produced by women; yet they own less than 20% of the farmland. We have enough policies, protocols, and treaties on the books on women empowerment. The challenge is implementation and enforcement’. A Call for Action.
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The Regional Women's Parliamentarians Dialogue on Gender, Land Climate Resilience concluded today! In his closing remarks, H.E @MAWarSO, appealed to the women legislators to leverage their positions and power to unlock resources for the advancement of Women's Land Rights.
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📍 Kampala, Uganda | 25–26 June 2025
#IGAD, through its Land Governance Programme, convenes a National Dialogue on Women Parliamentarians to strengthen women leaders' capacity in land governance, climate action, and gender-responsive policymaking.
👥 Participants include:
🔹 Women MPs from key parliamentary committees
🔹 Representatives of women parliamentarian associations
🔹 National land institutions
🌱 The dialogue aims to:
✅ Deepen understanding of gender, land & climate links
✅ Build skills in gender budget analysis
✅ Identify strategies to influence policy & resource mobilisation
The event is supported by @giz_gmbh, reinforcing strong international backing for gender equality, good governance, and climate resilience.
🔗 Read more:
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#GenderEquality #LandGovernance #WomenLeadership #ClimateAction #KampalaDialogue2025
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Hon. Sarah Opendi, Chairperson of @UWOPA256, emphasized that addressing teenage pregnancy requires deliberate and targeted action.
#EndTeenPregnancyUG
#EducationForAll
#LetGirlsLearn
#LetGirlsStayInSchool
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Sometimes we get lost in statistics and forget the faces behind the numbers.
We must stop blaming the girls.
You can’t ask her why her father came to her room;
Why her uncle raped her;
Why her teacher abused his power.
You can’t ask her why she got pregnant. - Hon. Flavia Kalule @UWOPA.
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Thank you Hon. Sarah Opendi @HonOpendi. I truly appreciate your dedication and leadership as a legislator. Your efforts towards finding solutions for Mother Uganda through a people centered legislation marked by inclusivity cannot go unnoticed.
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