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Women Leaders in Teso Sub-Region Strengthening Political Collaboration for a Peaceful and Inclusive Future.
Perry Aritua

Women Leaders in Teso Sub-Region Strengthening Political Collaboration for a Peaceful and Inclusive Future.

On April 16, 2026, a powerful milestone for collaborative politics unfolded in Eastern Uganda. The newly elected executive members of the Interparty Women's Platform (IWOP) Teso sub-region convened to map out the implementation of their first strategic action plan.

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From Training to Impact: WDN-U’s Regional Leadership Model in Arua and Koboko.
Perry Aritua

From Training to Impact: WDN-U’s Regional Leadership Model in Arua and Koboko.

In May 2025, WDN-U alongside WDN Global rolled out targeted capacity-building programs for 20 aspiring and incumbent female candidates in Arua City and Koboko District.

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Proof That Leadership Wins: How WDN-U and KIC Program Alumni Swept the 2026 Elections
Perry Aritua

Proof That Leadership Wins: How WDN-U and KIC Program Alumni Swept the 2026 Elections

Despite a challenging 2026 election, 64% of WDN-U and KIC trained councilors won their races. Read how performance-based leadership and local capability triumphed.

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Beyond the 16 Days: A Call to Action for the Government of Uganda to End Digital Violence
Freda

Beyond the 16 Days: A Call to Action for the Government of Uganda to End Digital Violence

On December 10, the global community marks the close of the #16DaysOfActivism. This date is not chosen by chance; it coincides with International Human Rights Day.

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Women Leaders in Teso Unite to Shape a Stronger Agenda for the 2026–2031 Elections
Freda

Women Leaders in Teso Unite to Shape a Stronger Agenda for the 2026–2031 Elections

Women leaders from 10 political parties convened in Soroti to review key policy priorities, strengthen their understanding of national and party manifestos, and identify the most pressing issues affecting women in the Teso sub-region ahead of the 2026–2031 election cycle.

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Behind the Screen: Spotting and Stopping Digital Catfishing
Freda

Behind the Screen: Spotting and Stopping Digital Catfishing

As the world marks the #16DaysOfActivism under the theme of ending technology-facilitated violence, digital safety has never been more critical. Digital spaces should empower women, not expose them to abuse, deceit, or manipulation.

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Research, reports, and policy briefs on women’s and youth participation in Uganda’s governance.

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Handbook

Political Violence

Political Violence Against Women: Challenges and Solutions for Greater Political Participation.

Jan 23, 2025
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Case Study

Gender

What it means to hold a woman's hand to win an election

Aug 11, 2024
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Report

Participation

WDN-U report-Women's participation and gender in the 2021 election in Uganda

Jul 23, 2024
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Guide

Political Violence

Mitigating violence in the 2021 election in Uganda-Lessons from West Nile region

Jun 20, 2024
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Handbook

Best Practicies

Policies and best practices for civic engagement and accountability from West Nile region

Jun 9, 2024
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Handbook

Best Practicies

Best practices on social accountability from West Nile region.

Jun 25, 2023
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Handbook

Participation

Citizens' Participation in Promoting Parliamentary Accountability

Jul 6, 2022
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Guide

Gender Equality

Guide to Enhance Gender Equality in Political Parties in Uganda

Mar 20, 2021
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Policy Brief

Manifesto

Uganda National Women's Manifesto 2021-2026

Mar 18, 2021
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Report

Annual Report

WDN-U annual report for the year 2020

Jan 20, 2021
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Newsletter

Elections

CSO statement on election campaigns 11/30/2020

Nov 11, 2020
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Report

Polictical Participation

PYPA research report-Challenges for Women's Participation and Promotion in Political Parties in Uganda and Zambia

Aug 31, 2020
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Report

Democracy

Women in Uganda's 2016 election process: Trends and Deficits

Jul 22, 2020
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Case Study

Political Violence

Early Warning Signs for Election Violence in 2021

Jul 14, 2020
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