Celebrating Women At Work
On this International Labor Day, we celebrate the gains of having more women in the public and are making great strides in the world of work. We also recognise the women who work in the private sphere and often whose work goes unrecognised and undervalued. You are our unsung sheroes. But huge challenges abound. The […]
#RatifyILO190 Twitter Chat: Tackling Violence and Harassment in the world of work.
On the 31st of March, 2020, Akina Mama wa Afrika organized a tweet chat under the theme, “Ending sexual harassment at the workplace.” The chat was part of the online campaign urging governments to ratify, domesticate and implement the ILO Convention 190 which is the first international standard that aims to put an end to […]
The Gendered Implications of COVID-19
Akina Mama wa Afrika is deeply concerned about the gendered implications of the Corona virus pandemic. The human rights situation of women all over the world which was already precarious has been exacerbated by this world wide pandemic. The rights of women and other marginalized groups have been put aside yet in fact, it […]
Making Tax A Women’s Issue
Making Tax A Women’s Issue
A Clarion Call To #RatifyILO190 at AMwA’s Exhibition on Women’s Experiences in the Workplace
What comes to mind when you think about a day in the life of the woman who nurtures and picks the flowers decorating your living space? Do you ever stop and think about the women who work in the security forces? Rita is among many women who were featured at Akina Mama wa Afrika’s women@work […]
Cultivating a Culture of Discourse; Inclusivity and Equality as a Generational Mandate
It has been said that young people are the future. However, a number of initiatives that have been put in place to prepare young people for this future exclude young women. This is fueled by patriarchal perceptions and sexism that hinder them from effectively participating in leadership and decision making spaces. Mindful of this, Akina […]
Unearthing Women’s Foils and Triumphs in the Workplace in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda – Women have been working people since time immemorial whether their work was limited to domestic duties and occupations such as teaching, nursing and housekeeping or they pursued a startling range of careers and vocations. For most, their stories remain untold even when they keep at difficult jobs exposed to unfavourable working conditions […]
Breaking the Culture of Silence around Sexual Harassment at dfcu Bank Uganda
The number of women joining the formal labour workforce in Uganda has steadily increased in recent times. With the right to work comes the right to work free from sexual harassment yet more than ever before, women working in the formal sector continually stand at crossroads, uncertain about whether to endure sexual violence on the […]
The impact of PPPs on gender equality and women’s rights
As public-private partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly promoted, concerns about their impact are rising. This briefing developed in partnership with the Gender and Development Network (GADN) explores the effect of PPPs on gender equality and women’s rights – highlighting concerns over increasing costs to governments alongside threats to the provision of universal, gender-transformative public services. It […]
Art Meets Activism at the Premiere of Prickly Roses, a Short Film about the Experiences of Women on Flower Farms
Valentine’s came early at Akina Mama wa Afrika as people from different walks of life clad in shades of pink, blue and black, as if on cue to be as colorful as flowers, filled the auditorium at Century Cinemax Acacia in Kampala on 13th February to attend the premiere of Prickly Roses, a film that […]
Reimagining Leadership in the 21st Century at the Women in Leadership Symposium
It is in the 21st century that an increase in the number of women occupying leadership positions as a result of the efforts of feminists and women’s rights activists has been recorded. Studies show women’s leadership in the 21st century as more transformational than that of their male colleagues in a context which is still […]
Akina Mama wa Afrika premieres star studded film to influence the transformation of labour conditions of women working on flower farms in East Africa
Kampala, Uganda— Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is taking over the cinema today with a public screening of the much anticipated film, Prickly Roses. The film produced in partnership with Nabwiso Films, with support from Hivos dramatises the experiences of women working on flower farms. It follows their journey of struggle as they navigate issues […]
Reimagining Leadership in the 21st Century
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12th February 2020 From the Millennium to the Sustainable Development Goals, the need to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of women and girls has become central to all aspects of development politics. The fight against all forms of sexual and gender-based violence has become a leading issue in law courts and communities, […]
Women Street Vendors in the Parliament of Uganda: A Lesson in Courage
‘As human beings, there’s a respect that we deserve because all of us have our rights. Even when we are on the streets, everyone must respect us. Something that does not happen most of the time…’ A woman vendor from Naguru market Nothing less than my interaction with the Parliament has inaugurated my journey […]
Taking Stock of African Feminist Organising and Setting our Agenda at the Feminist Thought Leadership Retreat
The Feminist movement in Africa has grown by leaps and bounds. Whether it is on an individual or collective level, the movement has gained a lot of traction. From women boldly naming themselves as Feminists to marching against femicide under #TotalShutDown and #WomensMarch to women leading revolutions to topple dictatorships to demanding for equal representation […]
After the Shooting Stops, What Next?
One of the pluses that comes with working with a Feminist organization is the opportunity to grow your knowledge and understanding of issues that concern you at a personal level. You will have the most soulful conversations on topics as simple as why women wearing high heels should be a thing or as complicated as […]
Setting Survivors of Sexual Violence in Uganda on a Path of Healing
The first 48 hours of 2020 were unforgettable for Ugandan women as several young women found the courage to share their stories and experiences of rape and other forms of sexual violence on online platforms. In her article “The Toll of Me Too: Assessing the Costs of Those Who Came Forward”, Rebecca Traister writes about […]
Standing In Solidarity With Sisters Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence
In commemoration of the International Human Rights Day on December 10th, a day that also marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign which highlights the pervasiveness of violence against women and girls across the world, Akina Mama wa Afrika ran a full page spread in the Daily Monitor, one of […]
Making Sure HR Managers in Uganda Prioritize Sexual Harassment at Their Workplaces
Human Resource Managers are integral to formulating and enforcing workplace policies and cultures. They therefore serve as indispensable partners in the fight against sexual harassment in the workplace. In response to the scourge of sexual harassment within workplaces in Uganda that goes unchecked, we took our campaign to end sexual harassment in the world of […]
#StopTheBleeding: Understanding Illicit Financial Flows
The 2015 report of the High Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) from Africa (Mbeki report) estimates the continent to be losing about 50 billion dollars annually in illicit financial flows which has a disproportionate impact on gender justice. The path to curbing IFFs in Africa starts with understanding the vice in order to build […]