Registration for #UFF2019 is open!

The 8th convening of the Uganda Feminist Forum is here! The forum held annually, is an independent space that brings together women’s rights defenders, activists and Ugandan feminists to deliberate on key issues of concern to the movement. At UFF, we celebrate, harness and deepen our Feminist politics at national and regional level. This year’s forum […]

Uganda Feminist Forum 2019: Call for Papers and Art–Deadline Extended to 23rd June

We’re seeking fearless submissions! Submission Deadline: June 23, 2019 In “Destroying the Emptiness of Silence,” Irene Assiba D’Almeida, a Feminist author, affirms that silence represents the historical muting of women under the formidable institution known as patriarchy, the social organization in which men assume power and create for women an inferior status.  Drawing from the […]

Advancing social protections for women for gender equality and equity

For every 100 people you meet in Uganda, only 8 have medical insurance. A walk further down the street will reveal that more women have verbal employment agreements than men. This simply means that for many Ugandans, particularly women and girls most of whom are in the informal sector, social protection is still out of […]

Catalysing a Movement of Young Feminist Leaders in Uganda

Seeking to strengthen existing and build new alliances and networks to challenge oppressive norms and power structures in Uganda through collective voice and movement building, Akina Mama wa Afrika with support from the Open Society for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) conducted a five day Feminist Leadership & Movement Building training from 18th – 22nd February 2019 […]