ACODE Spearheads Initiative to Empower Women, Redefine Gender Equality in Uganda

Posted on: 2024-03-12 09:51:18

Stakeholders from across Uganda on Wednesday convened in Kampala for a momentous gathering aimed at addressing the critical issues of Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) and Unpaid Care Work. The event signaled a bold stride towards enhancing gender equality and fostering women’s empowerment on a national scale.

Led by Dr. Arthur Bainomugisha, our Executive Director, the workshop served as a platform for comprehensive discussions and strategic planning. Dr. Bainomugisha emphasized the paramount importance of effective policy solutions and interventions in catalyzing tangible progress in the realm of gender equality. Central to the initiative is the commitment to strengthening the capacity of key WEE policy actors and champions through targeted training sessions in gender analysis and advocacy.

A key focus of the discussions revolved around the disproportionate burden borne by women in unpaid care work. Recognizing the invaluable contribution of women to household and community well-being, stakeholders underscored the need to rectify inequalities in resource access and opportunities.