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WLEDE Collaborates with Diverse Stakeholders to Drive Democratic Processes and Gender Equality in Uganda

Women’s Leadership and Development (WLEDE) remains committed to effecting policy change and advancing gender equality within Uganda’s political landscape. In a recent strategic move, WLEDE engaged with a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, including Diplomatic missions, Members of Parliament (MPs), grassroots Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), representatives from Uganda Police Force (UPF),... Read More

Where Did 1,225,606 Pupils Go?

As we conclude yet another Primary Leaving Examination cycle. we take joy in the big win we had WLEDE, women and duty bearers on the girls attaining a higher percentage than boys in 2023 and the significant rise of special needs pupil candidates, for us to maintain this success and... Read More

Because of this day, We are Ugandan!

Today we celebrate a day so dear to us, it embodies our entire identity and fabric. today we celebrate 61 years of independence. Officially recognized in Kitugum district this year under the theme “sustaining a united and progressive nation: taking charge of our future as a free nation” This year’s... Read More

World Teachers’ Day 2023:  “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage.

Today, all over the world, we commemorate the teachers and shed light on their monumental role in society. It is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation, and to rethink the way... Read More

Celebrating breaking barriers

An educator, activist and academic. She was the first woman university graduate in East and Central Africa from Oxford University with a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) in History in 1954 Born in Hoima, in 1925. Sarah started school in kindergarten class at Duhaga Girls’ School in Hoima where she studied up to Primary 4, joined King’s College Budo, In 1938, where... Read More

Irrigation Scheme sprinkles hope to Oyam farmers.

 The Ministry of Water and Environment has handed over the Shs 28 billion Tochi Irrigation scheme in the Acaba Sub-county in Oyam district to farmers under the Tochi Irrigation Cooperative Society. The construction of the Shs 28 billion irrigation scheme to promote rice growing, and improve food security and fishing... Read More

Global Women Leaders Urge Men to Stand up to Bridge Gender Divide.

Addressing the intense need to develop a compassionate yet equal world and bridge the gender divide, a cohort of global women leaders called upon men to be part of this conversation. This happened during the  Youth Summit’23 on Human Fraternity and Compassion, in Viratnagar, Rajasthan, the women leaders including a former... Read More

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS ONCE!

Another Bold step as women lead Uganda delegation of 70 to UN General Assembly.

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations... Read More

A ray of hope

A total of 1,407 patients were operated on in the just concluded surgical camp conducted by the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) in the Lango sub-region. The team of 250 surgeons that arrived on September 10th, offered free surgical services to people with different conditions such as enlarged prostrates,... Read More