As we commemorate Uganda Martyrs' Day, let's pay tribute to the courageous women whose invaluable efforts towards gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE) often go unnoticed. Let their unwavering commitment inspire us as we strive for GEWE.

Happy Uganda Martyrs' Day!

We also discussed practical steps communities can take to support teenage mothers: Educational Support, Economic Empowerment, Social and Emotional Support, and Public Awareness Campaigns where they Conduct campaigns to reduce stigma and discrimination against teenage mothers.

Sharing my personal experience as a teenage mom survivor sparked a deep, impactful conversation on how families &communities can better support teenage moms leading to an incredible outreach at Namusita Trading Center Kagumba Subcounty, Kamuli District today! Uganda Women's Network Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda

📢 Successful outreach today in Namusita Trading Center, Kagumba Subcounty, Kamuli District under FATE Project, we empowered community members with vital knowledge on accessing justice, succession, SRHR &ending GBV! Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Avocats Sans Frontières BarefootLaw (BFL@10) Aciro Rita Perry Aritua

Uganda Women's Network Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Aciro Rita Perry Aritua BarefootLaw (BFL@10) Jane Ocaya-Irama Nivatiti Nandujja Winnie Byanyima Nicholas Opiyo (Pronouns He/Him) Kakwenza Rukirabashaija We also had a self-care session that helped boost the pupils' self-esteem and confidence through music and dancing after the session on violence against children. It was wonderful to see them embrace these important aspects of personal growth and well-being. #SelfCare #SelfEsteem

Uganda Women's Network Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Aciro Rita Perry Aritua BarefootLaw (BFL@10) Jane Ocaya-Irama Nivatiti Nandujja Winnie Byanyima Nicholas Opiyo (Pronouns He/Him) Kakwenza Rukirabashaija I also enjoyed leading the session on transformational leadership, where pupils were empowered to campaign and become leaders of the Uganda Women's Network Justice Club. Seeing their enthusiasm and commitment to justice and leadership was truly inspiring. #FutureLeaders #Leadership Aciro Rita

After sensitisation, Pupils &Teachers committed to supporting girls who had dropped out of school due to pregnancy, helping them get justice &education. When asked, they all said none of the girls they knew who got pregnant returned to school. Together, we can make a difference!

Today at Kidiki Primary School, Kamuli under Uganda Women's Network FATE Project, I was delighted to sensitize pupils on how to speak up against sexual harassment &access justice. Sharing my personal experience helped many pupils who shared lessons learned on ending teenage pregnancies & SGBV.

Uganda Women's Network Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda Avocats Sans Frontières BarefootLaw (BFL@10) Penal Reform International (PRI) Aciro Rita Perry Aritua Norris Linda Sarah Jesca Agwang AIGP(Rtd) Asan Kasingye pereth niwahereza Thanks alot for the awareness 🙏

Our Founder& CEO Angella Asiimwe
empowering students courtesy of Uganda Women's Network FATE project at St. Paul Secondary school in Kamuli to demand justice &also to promote sexual reproductive health rights, access to justice, end GBV & shared her personal experience as a teen mom who survived.

As we commemorate #MenstrualHygieneDay , I'm honored to be training students under Uganda Women's Network FATE project outreach at St. Paul Secondary School in Kamuli, on how to promote menstrual health, SRHR, & END GBV, teenage pregnancy, early marriages and the referral pathways. Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda

UWONET has conducted an outreach at St. Paul Secondary School, Kamuli, on promotion of access to justice and equipped children with the knowledge and resources needed to recognize, report, &address instances of abuse effectively.
#AccessToJustice

On this #worldmenstrualhygieneday , we celebrate with the rest of the world and demand for actions towards a #periodfriendlyworld . Access to safe and affordable menstrual products is a right to all women and girls in Uganda.

A look into Uganda Women's Network

📌Uganda Women's Network in partnership with UWOPA has commenced a two days' capacity enhancement session on unpaid care and domestic work (UCDW) for selected parliamentary committees aimed at enhancing legislator’s appreciation and articulation of UCDW as an economic and human rights concern.

During her tenure as first lady in Ekiti State Bisi Fayemi, was able to pass 7 laws, a Gender Based Violence Prohibition Law, an Equal Opportunities Bill (2013) an HIV Anti-Stigma Bill (2014) among others. I was also able to build a women and girls' shelter for women in crisis.