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10 December 2025, 10:05 pm
Feminist movements in Uganda confront rising threats and challenges
By Annet Nakato Feminist movements across Uganda and the wider region are grappling with a rapidly shifting landscape marked by rising violence against women and girls (VAWG), shrinking civic space, intensifying climate crises, and an alarming surge in digital and…
24 November 2025, 4:24 pm
DVA coalition joins global campaign to end violence against women
By Annet Nakato A civil society coalition uniting organisations that defend the rights of girls and women, the DVA Coalition, has joined the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Grace Naiga, who leads the…
21 November 2025, 3:16 pm
Journalists trained on ethical reporting ahead of 16 Days of activism against GB…
Mosh Ddamba On Monday, 24th Nov. 2025, the umbrella of women movement under domestic act coalition under Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP), in partnership with International Justice Mission (IJM), will start off the 16 days of Activism, an annual…
12 November 2025, 6:09 am
Akina Mama wa Afrika launches campaign against tech-facilitated gender violence
By Nakato Annet As Uganda joins the world to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2025, Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) has launched a bold campaign calling for greater accountability and justice in addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence…
10 October 2025, 4:02 pm
I lost my relationship because of journalism, Eyotaru on gender bias
By Byamukama Alozious Arua journalist speaks out on gender bias and resilience in the media industry During a recent media interview in Arua, Peace Victoria Eyotaru, a journalist with UBC Western Radio, shared her experience of enduring gender bias, work-related…
9 October 2025, 7:23 pm
Young girls shine at GCA, celebrating Resilience and Achievement
Byamulama Alozious The Girl Champion Awards (GCA) has celebrated outstanding young girls and women who are driving positive change in their communities. The event, highlighted the achievements of girls and young women who have overcome challenges and demonstrated exceptional commitment…
8 October 2025, 12:20 pm
Women call for equal media coverage in Politics
By Byamukama Alozious Women leaders and civil society organisations have renewed calls for equal media coverage and fair representation of women in Uganda’s political landscape, saying the media continues to favour male politicians. The call came during a one-day conference…
25 July 2025, 10:29 am
UMWA launches media monitoring project in Madi-Okollo
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has held an inception meeting with stakeholders in Madi-Okollo District to introduce a media monitoring project aimed at improving reporting on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), and…
25 June 2025, 11:05 am
ISER and RAISE Push for Universal Pension Reform in Uganda with “A People’s…
By Annet Nakato. The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), in collaboration with Research & Action for Income Security (RAISE), has launched a new working paper titled “A People’s Pension: The paper sets out a roadmap for establishing a…
23 June 2025, 11:25 am
Menstrual hygiene management for girls with disabilities
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is Not Inability on Mama FM! Last week, we discussed the crucial role parents and guardians play in supporting young girls with disabilities to manage their menstruation with dignity. Listen to the radio programme here. Disability…