Supporting Women’s Leadership& Civic Participation in Uganda

Women’s Democracy Network–Uganda Chapter (WDN-U), established in 2011 and affiliated with the global Women’s Democracy Network and Women’s Democracy Network Africa, is a local civil society organization in Uganda working to advance a fair society where equal opportunity for women and girls with men and boys is the norm. Guided by its mission to provide a platform that strengthens women’s leadership for women’s rights and equal opportunity for all, WDN-U promotes leadership development through capacity building, research, and civic engagement in line with Uganda’s legal and governance frameworks. WDN-U equips women and youth with the skills, networks, and confidence to participate in leadership and governance processes. Through training, support to inter-party women and youth platforms, and community engagement, the organization strengthens inclusive participation, accountability, and responsive service delivery while empowering citizens and leaders to engage constructively on governance and development issues.