Women Human Rights Defenders Network- Uganda
@WHRDNU
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We find strength in our membership, partnerships & commitment to a Feminist holistic protection approach. We denounce violence against Women Defenders.
Kampala, Uganda
Joined November 2018
@WHRDNU i learnt that working as collective and building alliances can boost our protection so me and fellow my WHRDs from Karamoja region we paid a solidarity visit to our fellow WHRDs fighting against at Sanai FGM office in Amudat. Our solidarity is our strength.
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@WHRDNU joined the 85th Ordinary Session of the ACHPR: (1) Panel on the state of WHRDs (2) Oral statement on Ugandan WHRDs under Item 7. Gratitude to Hon. Janat Sallah Njie (SR on Women’s Rights) & Hon. Remy Ngoy Lumbu (SR on HRDs in Africa) for their support.
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Thank you, team @ NMID, for hosting on 14/10/2025! 🙏 We had insightful discussions on strengthening collaboration to promote an enabling environment WHRDS who are peace advocates during this election period. #WHRDs #Peace #ElectionsUg
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On Oct 3, @WHRDNU met Ms. Angella Nakafero, Commissioner for Gender & Women Affairs @MinGenderUG. Grateful for the partnership in WomensRights & protecting WHRDs in Uganda
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What a great interaction today at the Swedish Embassy in Kampala! We deeply valued our discussion with the Civil Rights Defenders team from Stockholm. Grateful for your solidarity with human rights defenders and civil society actors in Uganda. Mama
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On 16/09/25.Great discussions . It was a pleasure for @WHRDNU to be part of a live podcast on the International Day of Democracy hosted by @SwedeninUG and @GrabACoffeePod, with media practitioners, scholars, ,CSOs, and development partners
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We are deeply grateful to the French Embassy in Uganda for convening such meaningful consultative meetings with feminist organisations and stakeholders. Together, we can advance gender equality for sustainable development.
#FeministDiplomacy 📑Our recent consultative meetings with Uganda's feminist organisations & stakeholders were instrumental in appreciating the local context & shaping our feminist diplomacy in Uganda. ⚖️Together, let's advance gender equality for sustainable development.🇺🇬🤝🇫🇷
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On 29/08/25, from every region of Uganda, women human rights defenders gathered @ Essella Hotel, for a national forum, reflecting on digital threats, shrinking funding, trauma & gendered attacks. Their creativity, sisterhood & resilience keep the struggle for justice alive.
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We extend our appreciation to all who made it possible for the WHRDNU) to successfully hold its 7th Annual General Assembly. This important gathering fulfills our commitment to transparency, accountability,collective leadership. It is a moment to deepen our bonds firm .
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We extend our appreciation to all who made it possible for the WHRDNU) to successfully hold its 7th Annual General Assembly. This important gathering fulfills our commitment to transparency, accountability,collective leadership. It is a moment to deepen our bonds firm .
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Thank you to our Board of Directors for your support, guidance, and feminist leadership. Your love, wisdom, and sisterhood inspire the Secretariat every day. This 24/7/25’s meeting reminded us why we keep going.
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With deep sorrow, WHRDNU mourns the loss of Keko Maimuna our renowned and fearless defender. Their legacy of courage and commitment to justice will forever inspire us. Rest in power. We mourn not only a passionate leader but also a cherished friend and inspiration to many.
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Powerful action from Indigenous Batwa women defenders in Bundibugyo are courageously protecting their ancestral forests .Collecting plastics and kavera, preserving their heritage, and championing the environment.
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As we approach 26 June 2025, the UN Day in Support of Torture Survivors, we call on the public,@WHRDNU,@ACTVUganda, @ChapterFourUG & @UHRC_Uganda to stand against torture, especially as Uganda heads into General Elections.Stop Torture. Protect Rights.
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On 19/06/2025, at @FrenchEmbassyUg, our ED , Brenda Kugonza joined an engaging discussion on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and feminist policy approaches.@WHRDNU shared insights and contributions to advance feminist values.
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💜 Recently in Kampala, @WHRDNU stood with WHRDs through powerful self-care, collective care & healing spaces. These moments of reflection, emotion & solidarity are not just soothing,they’re protective. Because defending rights starts with caring for those who defend.
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Deepest thanks to @IM_Defensoras for graciously hosting @WHRDNU in Mexico 🇲🇽. Your unwavering commitment to Feminist Holistic Protection is inspiring. We’re proud to share values, vision, and solidarity across borders in defending WHRDs. ¡Gracias de corazón! 💜✊🏾 #WHRDs
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