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 […]
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 […]
Struggles faced by WHRDs and Strategies to ensure their Physical and Digital Security in Uganda
Introduction Over the years, Uganda has been known for its participation in human rights activism, with women playing a significant role in championing various causes. In the pursuit of justice, equality and human rights, Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) have consistently proven their resilience and dedication to the cause. However, in the increasingly digital world, […]
Our Voices Our Futures: Navigating Basics of Digital Security, Safety & Online Campaigning for Structurally Silenced Women
Introduction In an era where digital tools hold a lot of power and significance, access to information and the ability to express oneself online are crucial for women’s empowerment. However, in Uganda, structurally silenced women face unique challenges such as limited digital access, online harassment, and lack of digital literacy. Thus, it is important to […]