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Creating A Critical Mass Through Movement Building For Women’s Strategic Policy Engagement And Participation In National Development.
Plot 710,Mirembe Close,Ntinda
Joined May 2011
We extend our sincere appreciation to all stakeholders for their valuable contributions, with special recognition to our development partners for making this convening possible. United we Can! @KvinnaKvinnaINT @_JNFoundation @Moglsd_UG . #WPS #NAPIII #Women4Peace
Today’s national-level convening on WPS was officially concluded by Mr. Richard Kityo, a Principal Gender Officer at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Moglsd_UG . He expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their valuable contributions and called upon
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Today’s national-level convening on WPS was officially concluded by Mr. Richard Kityo, a Principal Gender Officer at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Moglsd_UG . He expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their valuable contributions and called upon
To conclude the discussion, Ms. Pereth Niwahereza a Programmes Officer at UWONET highlighted key takeaways to guide the future of the WPS agenda in Uganda as follows;. #WPS #NAPIII #Women4Peace
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To conclude the discussion, Ms. Pereth Niwahereza a Programmes Officer at UWONET highlighted key takeaways to guide the future of the WPS agenda in Uganda as follows;. #WPS #NAPIII #Women4Peace
Ms. Doreen Bakeiha, a Senior Gender Officer at the Ministry of Gender has also shared insights on “Commemorating 25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Reflect, Renew, Recommit,” highlighting opportunities for meaningful engagement in the upcoming national commemoration being spearheaded by the
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Ms. Doreen Bakeiha, a Senior Gender Officer at the Ministry of Gender has also shared insights on “Commemorating 25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Reflect, Renew, Recommit,” highlighting opportunities for meaningful engagement in the upcoming national commemoration being spearheaded by the
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Mr. Ruyoka has noted that while women’s voices are crucial in shaping peace, security, and climate action, they remain significantly underrepresented in these spaces. He has urged women to be at the center of these discussions. @YADNET @actionaiduganda @KvinnaKvinnaINT @Mglsd_UG.
"I am here to demystify the notion that peace and security for women means the silence of the gun. Women are more vulnerable to climate shocks compared to men. We need women at the center of action plans and decisions," noted Mr. Raymond Ruyoka." - Director and Founder, Youth
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"I am here to demystify the notion that peace and security for women means the silence of the gun. Women are more vulnerable to climate shocks compared to men. We need women at the center of action plans and decisions," noted Mr. Raymond Ruyoka." - Director and Founder, Youth
Ms. Jesca Ataa has highlighted key challenges hindering women’s participation in peace processes. Highlighted are restrictive social and cultural norms, practices such as widow inheritance, exclusion from influential spaces like "shrines" where elders make key community
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Ms. Jesca Ataa has highlighted key challenges hindering women’s participation in peace processes. Highlighted are restrictive social and cultural norms, practices such as widow inheritance, exclusion from influential spaces like "shrines" where elders make key community
Ms. Marion Akiteng has noted that although significant efforts are being made to advance the WPS agenda in Uganda, there is still a gap in documenting and linking these gains to the NAP III (2020–2025). This makes it difficult to track and appreciate progress. She has called for
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Ms. Marion Akiteng has noted that although significant efforts are being made to advance the WPS agenda in Uganda, there is still a gap in documenting and linking these gains to the NAP III (2020–2025). This makes it difficult to track and appreciate progress. She has called for
Hon. Winnie Kiiza has stressed that good governance means involving everyone especially women often sidelined, in civic spaces. She has cited some of the drivers of poor governance as; sexual violence, weak voter education, monetized politics, stalled reforms (e.g. The National
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Hon. Winnie Kiiza has stressed that good governance means involving everyone especially women often sidelined, in civic spaces. She has cited some of the drivers of poor governance as; sexual violence, weak voter education, monetized politics, stalled reforms (e.g. The National
Major Nakayenze @MODVA_UPDF has spotlighted the critical role of women in uniform in advancing Uganda’s WPS agenda from command roles and special operations to peacekeeping in different countries, logistics, community engagements, amongst others. She has called for targeted
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Major Nakayenze @MODVA_UPDF has spotlighted the critical role of women in uniform in advancing Uganda’s WPS agenda from command roles and special operations to peacekeeping in different countries, logistics, community engagements, amongst others. She has called for targeted
Meet our panelists for today’s discussion on “WPS in Uganda’s Current Context: NAP III Priorities, Emerging Issues, and Policy Recommendations.” . 👇From the Left.1. Ms. Marion Akiteng: Gender Officer at @CECORE_UG.2. Hon. Winnie Kiiza: Former Political leader .3. Mr. Raymond
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Meet our panelists for today’s discussion on “WPS in Uganda’s Current Context: NAP III Priorities, Emerging Issues, and Policy Recommendations.” . 👇From the Left.1. Ms. Marion Akiteng: Gender Officer at @CECORE_UG.2. Hon. Winnie Kiiza: Former Political leader .3. Mr. Raymond
During the #NAPIII Issues Paper discussion, some of the key concerns raised by participants have included; the looming HIV drug crisis & lack of a clear plan to sustain access amid rising costs, the limited capacity of leaders for advancing the WPS agenda, and the limited support
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During the #NAPIII Issues Paper discussion, some of the key concerns raised by participants have included; the looming HIV drug crisis & lack of a clear plan to sustain access amid rising costs, the limited capacity of leaders for advancing the WPS agenda, and the limited support
The Issues Paper presentation aims to incorporate stakeholder input, outline strategic priorities and recommendations, with the goal of strengthening the remaining implementation period of NAP III and shaping the development of NAP IV. Below are key highlights from the Issues
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The Issues Paper presentation aims to incorporate stakeholder input, outline strategic priorities and recommendations, with the goal of strengthening the remaining implementation period of NAP III and shaping the development of NAP IV. Below are key highlights from the Issues
Following the official opening remarks, an Issue Paper on the implementation of #NAPIII (2021-2025) on Women, Peace and Security has been presented. It consolidates key findings and recommendations from the Midterm Reviews conducted by both the Ministry of Gender and UWONET,
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Following the official opening remarks, an Issue Paper on the implementation of #NAPIII (2021-2025) on Women, Peace and Security has been presented. It consolidates key findings and recommendations from the Midterm Reviews conducted by both the Ministry of Gender and UWONET,
Mr. Omen Emmanuel, the Programmes and Fundraising Officer at @actionaiduganda has delivered official remarks, reaffirming their commitment to feminist leadership, grassroots engagement, and policy advocacy. "This moment must go beyond dialogue towards accountability, a strong
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Mr. Omen Emmanuel, the Programmes and Fundraising Officer at @actionaiduganda has delivered official remarks, reaffirming their commitment to feminist leadership, grassroots engagement, and policy advocacy. "This moment must go beyond dialogue towards accountability, a strong
Ms. Rita H. Aciro-Lakor, the Executive Director of UWONET, has officially opened the WPS convening by noting that as the world marks 25 years of UNSCR1325, this moment calls for reflection and renewed action. With Uganda's NAP III (2020-2025) approaching its end, she has
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Ms. Rita H. Aciro-Lakor, the Executive Director of UWONET, has officially opened the WPS convening by noting that as the world marks 25 years of UNSCR1325, this moment calls for reflection and renewed action. With Uganda's NAP III (2020-2025) approaching its end, she has
As this year marks the 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, this convening aims to shape stakeholder input into the national commemoration and reposition the WPS agenda by reflecting on NAP III priorities, emerging issues, and progress,
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