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, […]
Strengthening CSOs Freedom of Expression and Access to Information: Strategies For Inclusive Policy-Making Processes
In today’s integral world, the rights to Freedom of Expression and Access to Information are fundamental rights. However, for many women, especially Civil Society Organisations leaders, journalists and other marginalised groups, these rights are often hindered by various barriers ranging from society and political systems. For women, particularly women-led CSOs, journalists, Persons with Disabilities and […]
WOUGNET Establishes Gender Equality Committee to Enhance Rural Broadband Connectivity in Northern Uganda
Strengthening Women’s Access to Enhanced Rural Broadband Connectivity for a Prosperous and Knowledge-based Digital Economy in Northern Uganda is a transformative project implemented by the Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) since September 2023. With technical support from NetLabs! Uganda, a research centre at Makerere University, and financial backing from the World Association for Christian Communication […]
Two Months after DRIF 2024: A Reminder of Our Commitment to Connect the Unconnected
The commitment towards realising Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 2 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, and Article 21 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, as amended underscores the principle that everyone is equal […]
Gender Roles and Perceptions in the Modern Era
Gender roles are culturally and socially determined sets of expectations based on concepts of masculinity and femininity. Examples of gender roles are police officers, housekeepers, race car drivers, nurses, and IT consultants. Gender roles are distinguished from sex roles, i.e. sex roles are natural and biologically determined whereas Gender roles are society-determined. For example, in […]
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 men and 30% of women use the internet. A survey by World Wide Web found that only 19% of women in Uganda are online, compared to 27% of men. This gender digital gap […]
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) Through Collaboration is Connecting the Unconnected Communities to Benefit from the Rural Connectivity Broadband Network
Collaborating with other organizations that share your goals can help you expand your reach and increase your visibility within your field. By working together, you can leverage each other’s strengths and expertise to create something new and valuable. This principle is central to why WOUGNET, through its regional office in Northern Uganda, called Kubere Information […]
Breaking the Cycle of Gender Discrimination at Workplaces
Gender discrimination is a form of discrimination in which a person is treated differently or unfairly on the basis of their sex/gender. Discrimination is still a recurrent problem at workplaces, which has held women back in the workplace for generations. According to the European Union, 5.23 million women reported feeling discriminated against at work in […]
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 penetration in Uganda stood at 26.2% in 2021 and the consumption is rapidly increasing. However, complaints have come up by consumers for their data and faster internet consumption, which has raised a lot […]