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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, 9:06 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…
22 July 2025, 3:53 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 monitoring orientation in Arua, Peace Victoria Eyotaru, a journalist with UBC Western Radio, shared her experience of enduring gender bias,…
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…
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…
3 June 2025, 7:28 pm
Fair Digital Kazi: How Uganda’s digital economy can ensure workers’ rights
By Laila Ndagire As Uganda’s digital labour platforms continue to expand since 2015. Research conducted by International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Makerere University in 2024 reveals that approximately 18 platforms, both international and local operate in the country. Urban centres…
10 May 2025, 3:40 pm
Women’s groups urge protection of African values and women’s rights
By Nakato Annet As Uganda hosts the 3rd African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and National Sovereignty, concerns are growing among various women’s groups about whether the conference will deliver meaningful outcomes or merely repeat the unfulfilled promises of previous…
30 April 2025, 11:52 am
Youth speak out on gender based violence
By Wilex Mukisa Tune in to the Youth Voice! Last Saturday’s youth programme (2:00–3:30pm) brought together young women and men to discuss how gender-based violence affects both women and men in their communities. Listen to the full programme. here. The…
6 March 2025, 2:20 pm
Women urge government to address electoral violence against women
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, women’s rights activists, united under the Forum for Women Development (FOWEDE), are calling on the government to take immediate action to address electoral violence against women. Winfred Kiiza, a…