WOUGNET Counter Backlash Observatory Meetings
On 16th August and 30th September 2024, we held observatory meetings with a panel of WOUGNET observatory members to discuss the evolving […]
Radio Talk Show on Countering Backlash
On 14th August, we hosted a radio talk show on Radio One FM 90, one of the most widely listened-to stations in […]
Policy Dialogue on Shrinking Civic Space [Online] and Feminist Organising [Online]
On Wednesday 14th August, WOUGNET conducted a policy dialogue on shrinking civic space online and feminists organizing online, under the Countering Backlash […]
One Step Further: Data Justice Insights and Lessons from Uganda and Beyond
Introduction On Friday August 2, 2024, Women of Uganda Network(WOUGNET) together with the Data Protection and Privacy Office (DPPO), Pollicy, Association for […]
Multi-stakeholder convening on Shrinking civic space [online] and feminists organising [online]
On 9th August 2024, we held a multi-stakeholder convening on the shrinking civic space online and feminist online organizing in Uganda. The […]
WOUGNET at DataFestAfrica2024: The Impact of Spyware on Civic Space and Feminist Organizing in Uganda
Introduction Uganda traces the infiltration of Spyware back to 2011 following the presidential elections, and the proliferation of this technology poses a […]
Strengthening CSOs Freedom of Expression and Access to Information: Strategies For Inclusive Policy-Making Processes
In today’s integral world, the rights to Freedom of Expression and Access to Information are fundamental rights. However, for many women, especially […]
WOUGNET Establishes Gender Equality Committee to Enhance Rural Broadband Connectivity in Northern Uganda
Strengthening Women’s Access to Enhanced Rural Broadband Connectivity for a Prosperous and Knowledge-based Digital Economy in Northern Uganda is a transformative project […]
Gender Digital Divide: Empowering Women in the Digital Space
Globally, 70% of men use the internet, compared with 65% of women. The gender gap is highest in Africa, where 40% of […]
Two Months after DRIF 2024: A Reminder of Our Commitment to Connect the Unconnected
The commitment towards realising Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 2 of the Protocol to the African Charter […]
Gender Roles and Perceptions in the Modern Era
Gender roles are culturally and socially determined sets of expectations based on concepts of masculinity and femininity. Examples of gender roles are […]
Gender Digital Divide: Empowering Women in the Digital Space
Globally, 70% of men use the internet, compared with 65% of women. The gender gap is highest in Africa, where 40% of […]