We stand in solidarity with Racheal Njoroge in protesting the outrageously flimsy penalty against her abuser, Edward Kisuze
On September 29th, 2020, Edward Kisuze, a senior Administrative Assistant at Makerere University was convicted of the offence of indecent assault against Racheal Njoroge, a former student at the university. Outrageously, while the offence committed by Kisuze attracts a maximum sentence of 14 years, he was sentenced to only two years imprisonment or a fine […]
Action Research On Women’s Leadership And Participation In Political Processes In Uganda
Introduction Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is a Pan-African Feminist Leadership Development Organization with headquarters in Kampala, Uganda. It was founded in 1985 by African women immigrants living in the United Kingdom to create space for African women to organize autonomously, network with each other, share skills and expertise, identify issues of concern and speak […]
The AWLI gave me a space to learn and understand Feminism.
In the past, every time I heard about feminism, I would imagine a rude woman who went about ridiculing men and setting things on fire. However, I have come to learn that being a feminist means being the kind of person who cares that women are treated right and given equal opportunities with men in […]
Reflecting on 25 Years of the Beijing Platform for Action
25th September 1995 was historic in the women’s movement in Africa and the world at large. Representatives of 189 governments, UN agencies, intergovernmental organizations, feminists, activists and organizations from all over the world convened at the Fourth World Conference on Women to recognize women’s rights as human rights; an event that laid the foundation for […]
“We need more feminist minded women in politics,” Rebecca Achom Adile
A lot of changes happened in Uganda’s political scene due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Electoral Commission announced that elections and campaigns would be held virtually; a very challenging situation for new entrants in the political scene. We also witnessed cases of violence across the country especially during the National Resistance Movement primaries; as well […]
The African Women’s Leadership Institute has shaped me into a resilient woman
Before the African Women’s Leadership Institute, I thought I had figured out who I was, where I was going, and what I wanted to be; I was wrong. I have since discovered a lot about myself. I recognized my values, strengths, goals and aspirations, as well as worked out my ambitions and what I look […]
“The African Women’s Leadership Institute has boosted my morale and indulgence to self.”
Joining the Feminist and Transformational Leadership Fellowship was a dream come true. I have always wanted to be part of the African Women’s Leadership Institute (AWLI) to improve my feminist leadership and access more opportunities. I am extremely pleased that Akina Mama wa Afrika made this possible. For a transgender woman to be accepted to […]
Akina Mama wa Afrika joins a Bold and Progressive Movement on SRHR through the JAS Programme
On 13th July 2020, Akina Mama wa Afrika officially joined the Joint Advocacy for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (SRHR) in Uganda (JAS) programme. JAS is a multi-organization Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) advocacy programme steered by the Centre for Health Human Rights and Development-CEHURD and supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – SIDA. […]
Experiences of Sexual Harassment Against Women in the World of Work in Uganda
Discourse on sexual harassment has captured the public imagination, both globally, regionally and nationally. The #MeToo Movement which was started by Tarana Burke in the United States and gained worldwide prominence in 2017 after a string of high level male executives were accused of sexual harassment is largely credited for driving this discourse and reckoning. […]
Tackling the “Shadow Pandemic” of Domestic Violence During COVID-19
“In the shadow of this tragic global pandemic lurks another pandemic- Violence against Women and Girls. Less reported and hardly headlines news but claiming lives nonetheless.” On January, 3 2020, BBC WORLD Media reported a “mysterious viral pneumonia” in China. It was an outbreak with 44 cases of people affected, 11 of which were “severe”. […]
Survivors of Sexual Violence are Human Beings Before They Are Headlines
When it comes to reporting about sexual violence, the media in Uganda is misleading at best and a catalyst for further violence at worst. Global women’s movements have accused the media of using language that trivializes the experiences of the survivors and publishing unverified/untrue information about survivors. In addition, reporters have been known to ask […]
How To Cover Stories of Sexual Violence With Humanity
Akina Mama wa Afrika in partnership with Hivos hosted the #MediaandMeToo webinar from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM EAT on 28 March, 2020. The dialogue was held to assess the prevalence of Sexual Harassment in the media sector and to interrogate media’s documentation and reporting of cases of sexual harassment. The dialogue was also an opportunity to compel […]
Where do the billions that could fund our health systems go?
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. IFFs can be defined as the movement, from one country to another, of money or capital that is illegally earned, used or transferred. […]
The Institutionalization Of Sexual Violence In Uganda
The Uganda Police released the 2019 annual crime report in March this year. The rate of crime, at least that which is reported, has decreased by 9.8% with the cases declining from 238,746 cases reported in 2018 to 215,224 cases reported in 2019. The figures for crimes of a sexual nature which include but are not […]
Counting the Cost of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Workers in Uganda
International Workers’ Day usually has a whiff of celebration around it as workers around the globe are applauded for their different exploits and achievements in the world of work. However, this year, the annual workers’ day came amidstCOVID-19 epidemic. May 1st found some workers receiving their last paycheck while others logged into their emails to […]
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 […]