Breaking the Silence, Stop the Violence Against Women
Globally, it is estimated that 1 in 3 women (approximately 30% aged 15 and older) have experienced physical and/or sexual violence at […]
Gender Digital Divide: Empowering Women in the Digital Space
Globally, 70% of men use the internet, compared with 65% of women. The gender gap is highest in Africa, where 40% of […]
Understanding Data Consumption and Usage in Uganda
66% of the world’s population have access to the internet. In 2020, the amount of data consumed globally reached 64.2 zettabytes. Internet […]
Legal Framework on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information: Exploring the Impact on Women and Possible Solutions
Freedom of Expression and Access to Information are fundamental human rights for gender inclusivity to exist. However, the efficiency of these rights […]
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Civic Space in Africa
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) recently participated in the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum hosted by Paradigm Initiative in Accra, Ghana, from […]
Cyber Feminism: Resilience in the Face of Online Backlash and Civic Constrictions
Global progress on gender equality is under threat. We are living in an era where major political and social shifts are resulting […]
Using ICTs for Citizen Engagement with Leaders to Improve Accountability and Transparency in Public Service Delivery in Uganda
Limited inclusive citizenry participation at the grassroots, unchecked bureaucracy corruption tendencies, and information gaps result in inappropriate implementation of national plans and […]
Exploring Policies Affecting Women’s Rights to Freedom of Expression and Access to Information
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET)’s X community witnessed a dynamic X Chat on 28th March 2024 where women human rights defenders, journalists, […]
Feminists Resilience in Uganda’s Shrinking Civic Space
Gender backlash persists as a significant issue in hindering the gains, achievements, and progress made on gender equality. This backlash encompasses various […]
Gender Justice is Under Attack: Countering Online Backlash in the Civic Space
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET)’s X community witnessed a dynamic Tweet Chat on 27th September 2023 where women human rights defenders, feminists, […]
The risks and consequences of weak passwords.
A password is a string of characters used to verify the identity of a user during the authentication process. Passwords are typically used in […]
Navigating Misinformation Surrounding Civil Society Organisations Advancing Gender Equality In Uganda
In recent times, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have played a tremendous role in advancing gender equality globally, and Uganda has been actively […]
