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Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda’s 2026 elections
Since gaining independence from the UK in October 1962, Ugandan women have played a critical role in shaping politics and governance throughout the country.
September 25, 2025
Women Leaders Urge Peaceful Elections, Warn Against Violence
Women leaders under the National Women’s Council have appealed to all stakeholders in Uganda’s electoral process to champion peace and prevent acts of violence during and after the forthcoming elections.
Tech-based violence: Barrier to women in Uganda’s politics
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November 25, 2024
Tech-based violence: Barrier to women in Uganda’s politics
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May 27, 2024
Men still dominate Uganda’s party politics – women’s participation is mostly cosmetic
Electoral gender quotas in Uganda – first introduced in 1989 – have increased women’s numbers in Uganda’s parliament to
Female politicians in top positions are sexually harassed
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December 12, 2023
Female politicians in top positions are sexually harassed
Female politicians have asked their male counterparts to desist from the habit of sexually harassing them, saying the vice is rampant in Uganda’s political corridors.
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Female politicians have asked their male counterparts to desist from the habit of sexually harassing them, saying the vice is rampant in Uganda’s political corridors.
November 27, 2023
Political, social and health factors affecting Ugandan woman
KAMPALA – Activists have decried underlying factors that still pose a threat to the attained efforts in the advancement of gender equality and empowerment of women in political, economic and social spheres.
November 10, 2023
Uganda: Women still lag behind in politics – new report
Ugandan women as a special interest group remain on the sidelines of mainstream politics despite years of affirmative action, a new government report has revealed.
Uganda: 'People find us easy targets': Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won't stop their work
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May 25, 2023
Uganda: 'People find us easy targets': Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won't stop their work
Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician.
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Doreen Nyanjura is a modern politician.