Stay Secure with Google’s Proactive Security Alerts
Why It Matters:Your online safety is a priority! Google’s proactive security alerts help protect your accounts and data by notifying you of potential threats like suspicious logins, malicious files, or risky websites before they become a problem. Examples of google security alerts 1. Suspicious Login Attempt Alert Example: “New sign-in from a Windows device in […]
Leveraging Digital Spaces to Promote Women’s Freedom of Expression and Access to Information
Despite the existence and implementation of laws such as the Computer Misuse Act, there still remains a need to address gender disparities and ensure that women are considered in policy formulation processes. Women in Uganda still face numerous challenges i.e. gender-based violence, a pervasive issue, with many cases going unreported due to social stigma and […]
Fostering Gender-Inclusive Online Spaces in Uganda: Insights from the “Our Voices, Our Futures” Consultative Meeting
On November 29, 2024, Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) hosted a pivotal meeting titled “Gender Inclusive and Best Practices Governing Online Spaces in Uganda” at the Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala. This event brought together key stakeholders to discuss actionable strategies for creating inclusive and safe digital spaces, with a focus on addressing the unique […]
Bridging the Digital Divide: Insights from WOUGNET’s Digital Security Training and Dialogue on Digital Safety Practices
In today’s rapidly advancing digital age, ensuring safe and meaningful participation for women and girls is essential to bridging the digital gender divide. On Friday, November 29th, 2024, WOUGNET convened diverse female stakeholders, including civil society, media, students, and digital security activists, for a virtual digital security training and X-Chat with the World Association for […]
One Step Further: Data Justice Insights and Lessons from Uganda and Beyond
Introduction On Friday August 2, 2024, Women of Uganda Network(WOUGNET) together with the Data Protection and Privacy Office (DPPO), Pollicy, Association for Progressive Communications(APC) and other practitioners gathered at the Protea Hotel in Kampala to engage in the Uganda Internet Governance Forum 2024 and specifically for a compelling session organised by the Sandra Aceng, Executive […]
WOUGNET at DataFestAfrica2024: The Impact of Spyware on Civic Space and Feminist Organizing in Uganda
Introduction Uganda traces the infiltration of Spyware back to 2011 following the presidential elections, and the proliferation of this technology poses a significant threat to civic space and feminist organising in Uganda. Spyware also known as malicious software is designed to infiltrate and monitor devices without the user’s consent, undermining the fundamental rights to privacy, […]
WOUGNET National Legal Empowerment Hackathon on Freedom of Expression (FoE)
Uganda has made significant strides in recognizing and protecting women’s rights, both domestically and through international commitments. Despite the existing legal frameworks, women-led civil society organizations (CSOs) in Uganda still face numerous barriers to their existence and operations, including new laws and policies that restrict rights and freedoms, particularly freedom of expression. The 1995 Constitution […]
Farm Radio International Thanks WOUGNET for Successful Campaign Collaboration
Farm Radio International express gratitude to WOUGNET for being part of such an amazing campaign and seize the memorable moments with WOUGNET and audience.
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 […]
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 […]