We build the capacity of women and youth to participate in public leadership, occupy decision-making roles, and champion good governance in Uganda.
Women's Democracy Network—Uganda Chapter (WDN-U) is a local civil society women's rights organization affiliated with the Women's Democracy Network (WDN) that seeks to empower women to pursue activism and leadership in the public sphere to enhance gender equality.
Since its establishment in 2011, WDN-U has sought to ensure gender parity in political office by providing capacity building for women leaders and leagues of political parties in leadership, advocacy, campaign planning and political campaigning, strategic planning, and the use of new technology. WDN-U has identified challenges faced by women politicians and has developed training modules and handbooks on best practices to enhance the effectiveness of women leaders.
At the local level, WDN-U has facilitated the establishment of women's caucuses in the districts of Arua, Adjumani, Koboko, Nebbi, and Yumbe in the West Nile region. WDN-U has worked to improve the technological literacy of women elected officials.
WDN-U also empowers citizens and leaders, media, and NGOs with the knowledge and skills necessary to constructively engage in order to find solutions to issues that affect governance, gender equality, and human rights—particularly women's rights—accountability, and service delivery in their respective communities.
WDN-U implements economic empowerment programs for women by strengthening their existing groups with knowledge and skills to expand their enterprises and address issues affecting women's social rights through group structures.
Further, WDN-U implements leadership programs for young women and men and school children in the West Nile region to empower and mentor them to harness their full potential.
At the regional level, WDN-U has worked with coordinators and Chapters of WDN to establish WDN-Africa. This has expanded WDN-U's regional work on enhancing women's political leadership for women's rights and gender equality.
At Women's Democracy Network Uganda (WDN-U), we provide expert, results-driven consultancy services that advance gender equality,strengthen democratic governanace, and build resilent institutions. Our work is grounded in practical experience, feminist principles, and a deep unnderstanding of Uganda's political and developmental landscape.
We work with organizations to strengthen governance systems, leadership structures, and operational effectiveness—ensuring sustainability and impact.
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We design and deliver tailored trainings for political actors, civil society, and public institutions in areas such as leadership, governance, advocacy, communication, and gender-responsive programming.
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We support institutions to design and implement inclusive, context-specific gender policies that promote equity, safeguard rights, and enhance organizational accountability.
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Our team conducts high-quality research and analysis on gender, governance, and political participation, generating evidence to inform policy, advocacy, and programming.
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We develop and strengthen codes of conduct, with a strong focus on preventing sexual harassment, promoting ethical leadership, and creating safe and respectful work environments.
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We assess the extent to which gender equality is integrated within your organization’s policies, structures, and programs. Our audits identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen gender responsiveness.
Get StartedWDN-U is driven by a dedicated team at its Secretariat in Kampala, expert trainers, and inter-party networks, with district Community Based Organization partners leading grassroots implementation, monitoring and community engagement. Together, we work from national to local levels to advance women and youth leadership and inclusive governance in Uganda.
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