Introduction and Background Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is a National level non-governmental woman focused and advocacy organization that was established in 1983 by a group of 48 female journalists as a membership association. UMWA envisions an engendered media where gender equality and women’s empowerment are upheld for holistic sustainable development”. UMWA’s mission is to […]
In 1962, at such a time, the Union Jack was lowered as the beautiful red, black and yellow endeared flag to independence of Uganda was raised high. Indeed, Uganda had received its independence from the colonial rule of the British amidst loud merry and rays of hope for the future of the reborn nation.
As we mark the great achievements witnessed in women empowerment during this #IWD2023, UMWA continues to strongly advocate for opportunities that offer women equal utilization of the digital innovations and technologies for freedom of expression and enhanced socio-economic empowerment.
