11/09/2025
In many communities in Uganda, women are socially not expected to contest with men on the same electoral positions, such as directly elected MP post. The law however, provides for equality of all genders in elections, as stipulated in Articles 21, 32, 33,38, and 59 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (as amended)
Key to note is that both women & men are capable leaders, & have equal rights to participate in elections both as candidates and voters, at all levels. Therefore, any biases or prejudices against somebody on the basis of gender are unfounded and thus illegal.
Together with Evidence And Methods Lab, we are increasing civic awareness of electoral laws & provisions to enhance fair participation of both males and females in the 2025/26 general elections in Uganda.
