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 […]
Why Women And Girls Need to Embrace Digital Technology
Digital technologies are electronic systems and resources that help us learn, communicate, and play, such as computers, smartphones, smart televisions, and websites, among others. Digital technology means that devices can be more compact, faster, lighter, and more versatile. Huge amounts of information can be stored and moved around virtually instantaneously, including photos, audio, and videos. According […]
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) at RightsCon 2023
This year, RightsCon, the global summit organized by Access Now, will host its 12th edition from 5th to 8th June 2023 in Costa Rica with physical and online participation. RightsCon aims to bring stakeholders, tech companies, government representatives, and human rights defenders together so as to foster a future that respects digital rights. In its […]
WOUGNET at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2023
About DRIF23 The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) is a platform where conversations on digital policy in Africa are shaped, policy directions debated and partnerships forged for action. The 9th edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum will take place between April 12th-14th 2023 under the theme: “ Building A Sustainable Internet for […]
WOUGNET at the CSW67
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. It is the largest gathering of the 193 UN Member States and other stakeholders focused on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. Here leaders, […]
Using Art Pieces to Understand structurally silenced women
Structurally silenced women including young women, feminists, activists and Women Human Rights Defenders among others live a complex life in Uganda and need to feel safer and able to advocate for their rights freely.WOUGNET held an art conversation on 19th December 2022, where female artists worked with structurally silenced women who had conversations that enabled […]
Call for Proposal Applications for a Seed Grant Under Our Voice, Our Futures project
Call for Proposal Applications for a Seed Grant Under Our Voice, Our Futures project Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) under Our Voices, Our Futures (OVOF) Project is Seeking Proposals from Female Ugandans to Develop Feminist Tech Interventions for Structurally Silenced Women. Find the link to the proposal guide here Find the link to the proposal template here
Vacancy Announcement: Project Officer – CLOSED
Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is looking for a dynamic and self motivated individual to join the WOUGNET team. Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) in partnership with SOS Faim is implementing a new project in the Rwenzori region of Uganda. WOUGNET is a non-governmental organization initiated in May 2000 by several women’s organizations in Uganda to develop the use […]
Freedom of Opinion and Expression Online is a Human Right even with Disinformation in the Digital Age
According to the mandate established by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, a special rapporteur is expected to gather information relating to violations of the right on freedom of opinion and expression, threats or use of violence and perception or intimidation of people seeking to exercise or promote the right to FoOE. As an organization that […]
The Role of Social Media: An enabler in Voicing Women’s concerns in the Digital Age
WOUGNET being an organization that embraces the significance and impact of ICT in empowering women for sustainable Development, it invests in managing its social media platforms as a crucial factor in amplifying its mission and vision. Throughout the first quarter, WOUGNET has used its social media platforms as a tool to advocate for the digital […]