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17 February 2025, 4:58 pm
Assessing knowledge and skills needs for Journalists in responsive public affair…
By Byamukama Alozious A needs assessment for the “Women in Media” project, aimed at enhancing the capacity of journalists in responsive reporting on public affairs and governance and also improving the skills of women journalists to produce well researched stories,…
14 December 2024, 9:10 am
Ugandans reflect on Philly Lutaya’s legacy
By Byamukama Alozious Ugandans gathered at the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala to commemorate the legacy of Philly Bongoley Lutaaya, a renowned musician and HIV/AIDS advocate who passed away 35 years ago. The event, hosted by UGANET, brought together activists,…
9 December 2024, 4:11 pm
16 days of activism: work on GBV alarming statistics, UWONET
By Byamukama Alozious Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) has marked the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by emphasising the urgent need for renewed efforts to combat violence against women and girls. During a national…
7 December 2024, 3:17 pm
16 days of activism: The rise of street children in Moroto
By Byamukama Alozious Over the years, street children from the Karamoja region have become increasingly visible in bustling towns such as Kampala, Soroti, and Jinja. Now, the crisis is hitting closer to home, as Moroto Municipality faces a growing number…
29 November 2024, 4:46 pm
UMWA empowers journalists and female politicians in Arua to amplify women’…
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) held a transformative training for journalists and female politicians in Arua District, focusing on public affairs reporting, civic engagement, and public accountability. The workshop aimed to bridge the gap between women…
21 November 2024, 11:21 pm
Story of change: Lokongo Josephine’s journey to leadership
By Byamukama Alozious Lokongo Josephine, a 56-year-old woman leader from Rupa sub county, Nakadeli parish, Natukasikou village in Moroto district, reflects on her transformation after being trained by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) in 2012. “When I joined politics…
21 November 2024, 11:10 pm
Woman leader for Pwds in Moroto struggling to use media due to backlash
Byamukama ALozious Nakalany Betty, a leader for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in North Division, Moroto Municipality, has opened up about her challenges with media reporting. As a politician with over 15 years of experience, she believes the media can be…
21 November 2024, 10:29 pm
UMWA hosts dialogue with journalists and women leaders on public affairs
By Byamukama Alozious At a recent interactive dialogue, the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) brought together journalists and women leaders to discuss challenges surrounding unfair reporting and the importance of equitable representation in the media. Magret Ssentamu, the team leader…
19 November 2024, 12:04 am
Karamoja journalists trained to enhance public accountability and gender equity
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), in collaboration with the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), the Editors’ Guild, and Uganda Radio Network (URN), has launched a training initiative in Moroto district, Karamoja region. Funded by the…
14 November 2024, 12:50 pm
UMWA exposes online misogyny against women on platform X
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has launched a report on online misogyny, revealing the alarming rise of digital violence directed at Ugandan women on social media platforms, including Platform X (formerly Twitter). The study, the first…