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10 August 2025, 11:55 am
UMWA urges security agencies to respect media ahead of 2026 elections
By Lilian Ndagire As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has appealed to government and security agencies—including the police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)—to respect media work throughout the entire electoral process,…
8 August 2025, 4:13 pm
UMWA trains journalists on election reporting and safety ahead of 2026
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has intensified efforts to equip journalists with essential skills in election reporting, safety, and electoral laws. The training, held in Kampala and supported…
30 July 2025, 10:09 am
UMWA trains West Nile journalists on gender-responsive election reporting
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda’s political season gains momentum, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is enhancing media capacity in the West Nile region to ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive election reporting. More than 20 participants—including reporters, media managers, and radio…
30 July 2025, 12:00 am
Online reporters and influencers trained in gender-sensitive reporting
By Byamukama Alozious In a bid to promote responsible reporting on gender-based violence (GBV) and other sensitive topics, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has trained journalists in Kampala on gender-sensitive reporting. The training, supported by UNDP Uganda , UN…
23 July 2025, 10:31 am
West Nile media urged to embrace inclusion
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has convened journalists in the West Nile region for a critical dialogue aimed at transforming media structures and practices to promote gender equity and inclusive reporting. The session, held under the…
23 July 2025, 9:35 am
UMWA to launch gender media monitoring in West Nile for inclusive reporting
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has launched an 18-month project to monitor media houses and journalists in West Nile and other regions, aiming to enhance gender inclusion and amplify the voices of marginalised groups in the…
23 July 2025, 9:06 am
UMWA training inspires West Nile journalist to embrace gender-sensitive reportin…
By Byamukama Alozious West Nile-based journalist Andy Opingopi says his approach to reporting has changed significantly following training on gender-sensitive reporting by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA). For over a decade in journalism, Opingopi operated within the traditional confines…
8 July 2025, 8:43 pm
Journalists trained on reporting about special interest groups
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has conducted a half-day training session for journalists from various districts, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to report on Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The training aimed to enhance journalists’…
20 June 2025, 10:18 am
Journalists urged to adopt gender-sensitive reporting for inclusive development
By Mike Masiira In a bid to promote and popularise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of leaving no one behind, journalists—particularly those in mainstream media such as radio, television, and daily newspapers—have been urged to undertake gender-sensitive reporting to ensure…
19 June 2025, 7:33 pm
Journalists urged to produce inclusive, gender-balanced news coverage
By Annet Nakato Journalists have been urged to produce news content that reflects the voices of both men and women, in a call to promote inclusive and impartial journalism. The call was made by Doreen Sempe during a training session…