Call For Proposals: Terms of Reference to Develop a Policy Brief on the Status of Movement Building in the Digital Age for the Structurally Silenced Women in Uganda Under Our Voice, Our Futures Project
Terms of Reference to Develop a Policy Brief on the Status of Movement Building in the Digital Age for the Structurally Silenced Women in Uganda Introduction Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is a non-governmental organisation initiated in May 2000 by several women’s organisations in Uganda to develop and promote the use of information and communication […]
March 2024: How to use AI-generated backdrops in Instagram Stories
Meta has unveiled a fresh AI functionality for Instagram Stories, enabling users to effortlessly alter the backdrop of their photos with minimal effort. A surge of AI-driven transformation is sweeping through the technology realm, with major players such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Meta harnessing AI’s potential to innovate and enrich their platforms. Meta, under […]
Vacancy Announcement: Project Officer
Position: Project Officer Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join the WOUGNET team. WOUGNET in partnership with Humundi is implementing a gender and agroecology project titled, “Promoting Agroecology Assisted Transition to Enhance Food Security and Incomes of Smallholders’ Farmers through Inclusive Participation and Digital Technologies in Uganda […]
WOUGNET Accountability and Governance Projects implemented from 2011-2020
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) implemented Projects in Northern Uganda and Eastern Uganda that promoted good governance, transparency, and accountability through the use of ICTs to improve service delivery in communities. The projects were supported by partners that included the Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER), Indigo Trust, and the Swedish Program […]
February 2024: Understanding Virtual Computing
Virtual computing might sound intimidating, but it’s essentially running computers within computers! By creating virtual machines (VMs), you gain flexibility, efficiency, and security in your computing experience. This article explores the basics of virtual computing and how you can harness its potential. What is Virtual Computing? Imagine having multiple computers on one physical machine. That’s […]
Exploring the impact of Gender-Based Violence: Recommendations for action
Gender-based violence persists as a prominent infringement upon human rights across societies, largely rooted in gender discrimination. While both men and women endure such violence, women and girls constitute the majority of victims. Gender-Based Violence is a form of discrimination and a violation of human rights, encompassing physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and economic harm, along […]
Examining Social Norms and Beliefs About Gender-Based Violence
Gender-Based Violence(GBV) is a violation of human rights that affects one in three women globally, these include intimate partner violence, physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and economic violence. Gender-Based Violence involves power used to control women and girls. Social norms have exacerbated toxic masculinity, leading some men to engage in violence even when they […]
January 2024: Connect Gmail to Outlook with Ease
Managing multiple email accounts can be a headache, but fear not! This technical tip will guide you through seamlessly connecting your Gmail account to Outlook, allowing you to view and manage all your emails in one convenient location. Before We Begin: Step-by-Step Guide: 1. Enable IMAP in Gmail: 2. Add Gmail to Outlook: For Windows: […]
Gendered aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on Data protection for women and girls in Africa
In the ever-evolving digital space, the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and privacy has become a complex concern, raising questions about the balance between innovation and safeguarding personal information. In 1956, John McCarthy, a young Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Dartmouth College invited a group of people to clarify and develop a machine that thinks […]
Digital Security Training at Kampala International University
According to the United Nations Population Fund, 85% of women report witnessing online violence. Women and girls, particularly those from minority and marginalized communities are most likely to have their images abused online and are often subjected to demeaning non-consensual sexual acts. Forms of online violence include hate speech, sexually violent dialogue, cyberbullying, uploading of […]
December 2023: What to know about screen Mirroring and Casting
Screen sharing is a feature that allows you to remotely display the contents of your screen to another device or multiple devices in real time. It’s like creating a live video feed of your computer screen that others can see and interact with in various ways. While both screen mirroring and screen casting involve displaying […]