Rising In Resistance Against Fundamentalism: An East African Regional Convening Of African Feminists
On a cool September evening, somewhere in Kampala-Uganda, a hall rang with peals of hearty laughter typical of old friends reuniting and the bubbly chatter of new friendships in formation. Wherever the eye rested, stirrings of joy abounded. In one corner, gifts of artisanal soap and scented candles passed from one hand to another, while […]
Young feminists Demand Just Climate Actions In The Horn, East and Central Africa Ahead of COP27.
Every other month a disaster of apocalyptic magnitude rocks a corner of our world. When it is not relentless rains burying communities under water, it is a long, drawn-out famine that leaves a trail of shriveling bodies, young and old. There was a time when the climate crisis was spoken of as a distant future […]
Young People Are Critical In Tackling The Economic And Climate Crisis In Uganda
Globally, the climate crisis plays a clear role in intensifying gender inequalities. Reports of extreme temperatures in the UK in the form of sweltering heat waves demanded that millions of people in Britain stay at home. A precautionary measure that has proven to increase all forms of violence against women, girls, and gender-expansive persons. Equally, in […]
Flying The Banner Of Intersectional Feminist SRHR Advocacy In Zambia
Zambia is a land of beauty adorned with vast woodlands rich with majestic baobab trees. As far as the eye can see, wild, undulating landscapes adorned by rivers finish in glorious falls. From its landscape to its 70 ethnic groups that have staved off war for decades, Zambia sets the perfect stage for the conversation on […]
Re-envisioning SRHR Advocacy In Kenya With An Intersectional Feminist Context
Globally, women, girls, and gender-expansive persons demand a better healthcare system from their governments and policymakers. In East Africa, there has been a massive campaign for the passage of the East Africa Community Sexual and Reproductive Health Bill #EACSRHBill by feminists, civil society organizations, and young people. Ultimately, the Bill is positioned to improve women, […]
Pathways to scaling up women’s political leadership and influence in Uganda – Adopting Feminist Approaches
The aspiration to advance women’s political participation and leadership in all decision-making processes in Uganda, regionally and globally, is rooted in numerous national, regional, and international frameworks. But unfortunately, women politicians face systemic barriers that disproportionately affect their political participation and leadership. Pathways to scaling up women’s political leadership and influence in Uganda – adopting […]
Akina Mama wa Afrika Launches A Feminist Intersectional Climate Justice Guide!
The Intersectional Feminist Climate Action Guide is an advocacy and programming tool for civil society, women, feminists, environmentalists, and minoritized groups who take on a central role as creators, facilitators and advocates of innovative climate solutions through an inclusive and rights-based approach. It provides a framework for how these groups of people can integrate intersectional […]
A New Set Of AMwAzons Is Ready To Transform Power Relations For Just Climate Action
As the climate clock continues to tick ominously in our ears, announcing a developing crisis that calls for our urgent response, we, Africans on the continent, sit and contemplate an even more solemn fact in our lap. This fact is that in rooms where decisions are made and strategic policies to address the crisis are […]
Politics Unusual – Women Groups in Kenya Dialogue Towards a Women’s Economic Recovery Manifesto for Women in Kenya, 2022-2027.
As the Republic of Kenya gets ready for the 3rd election under the 2010 Constitution, the 6th multiparty election since 1992, the 11th election since the first one-party election since independence in 1969, and the 13th election since independence with the first elections held in 1961, feminists and women’s rights activists in Kenya are leveraging […]
Make Way Programme Launches In Ethiopia
Everybody, including those who are most marginalized, should be able to realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). SRHR are human rights, that allow people to make informed decisions about relationships, their bodies, family planning, sexuality, and wellbeing. It also means having access to a full range of sexual and reproductive health services, […]
Changing The Narratives On SRHR In Uganda Through AWLI
There are few fields shrouded in controversy like the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights(SRHR). This controversy can be traced to the fact that there is a lack of sufficient information as well as the existence of shame and secrecy around sexuality and reproduction. This combination of factors that have been around for a […]
THEY PROTEST FOR ALL OF US
After being charged with convening an illegal assembly and instigating violence, the Uganda Police detained six opposition women leaders in Luzira Prison until Tuesday, June 7, 2022. The accused leaders and activists are members of the second-largest opposition group, the Forum for Democratic Change. They are; Doreen Nyanjura (Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor), Hon Adeke Anna […]
In A Triple Crisis, What Is Labor Day Without A Call For Social Protection?
Marginalized populations in Africa are facing a myriad of crises, that is, the debt crisis, the climate crisis and the health crisis caused by COVID 19. Across the continent, these crises have exacerbated gender inequalities, eroding hard-fought-for gains and achievements in the struggle for women’s empowerment. Notably, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the unpayable debt burdens […]
AMwA Urge For Feminist Economics Alternatives For Women, Girls And Gender-Expansive Persons
As the World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s Spring Meetings happened from 18-24 April 2022, war, pandemics, rapid increase in inflation, debt crisis, and disrupted supply chains took center stage in the discussions. The global economic growth is slow and multiple shocks are threatening to worsen poverty and impede development gains. More than ever before, […]
EARTH DAY STATEMENT
At a time when climate justice, gender justice, and climate financing discourse in Africa is expanding but has suppressed the voices of African women and gender-expansive persons, AMwA as a feminist pan-African regional organization, strives to amplify their art and work and provide them with the tools and platforms to tell their own stories. By […]
AKINA MAMA WA AFRIKA LAUNCHES THE FEMINIST TAXATION FRAMEWORK GUIDE
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), with support from Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), launched the Feminist Taxation Framework Guide titled “Framing Feminist Taxation: Make Taxes Work for Women”. The launch sought to deepen reflections on the current tax system with a view to reimagine, shape and advance bold alternatives for a progressive tax system; to amplify […]
AMwA Sets The Stage For Inclusive Governance Through Lobbying And Advocacy Training Of Youth Leaders In Political And Civic Space In Uganda
As part of our efforts towards having inclusive governance in Africa, Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) in partnership with the Netherland Institute of Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) under the Power of Dialogue Programme facilitated training on Lobby and Advocacy for 30 youth leaders in the political and civic space in Uganda. The training took place on […]
AMwA Trains 32 African Feminists From 3 East African Countries On Centering Feminist Analysis In Macro-Economic Policy And Governance Reforms
The current neoliberal economic models perpetuate gender inequalities and unequal distribution of wealth. Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) desires the creation of alternative gender-responsive models that work for women by promoting decent work, access to productive resources, the redistribution of unpaid care work, social protection, and fair taxation policies. It is under these auspices that […]
Increased Financing Must Be Prioritized For The Health Of The Planet And African People
As we push for a healthy planet, the health for all agenda remains under-resourced and unfunded. And as the world enters the 3rd year of the Covid19 pandemic, African governments face important choices and decisions in terms of health spending, climate crises and economic recovery. In Uganda as in many African countries, we continue to […]
Akina Mama wa Afrika amplifies youth and women’s voices in the political processes of Uganda.
A democratic nation reflects every member of its society. The one where its political space mirrors every group in its society. Unfortunately, a truly democratic nation is yet to be formed and even proves difficult in developing and under-developed countries. African countries are often declared the least democratic in the world. In Uganda, even with […]