Uganda Women Parliamentary Association-UWOPA

Uganda Women Parliamentary Association-UWOPA UWOPA seeks to contribute to a Uganda where there is social justice, peace and economic empowerment for all.

The Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) is a registered and recognized parliamentary caucus comprising all women members of parliament but also open to former women members of parliament and the male members as associates or honorary members. The association was established during the 5th Parliament of Uganda (1989 - 1994) with the aim of engendering the legislative process , creating a

wareness on women’s rights and encouraging lobbying and advocacy, networking, training and organizational capacity building. UWOPA provides a forum for women members of parliament to discuss, share experiences and support activities that facilitate women’s participation and leadership in all dimensions including politics, social, economics, science and technology. UWOPA’s specific contribution is to ensure engendered laws and policies and lobby for resource allocation to improve the quality of women’s lives through effective representation, capacity building, political support and networking.
1.1 UWOPA’s Objectives
i) To engender the legislative process in parliament and address the gender gaps therein. ii) To build and strengthen the capacity of women members of parliament to effectively perform their roles as members of parliament. iii) To network and collaborate with local, national, and International institutions for strong linkage and alliance building to support and promote women’s efforts. iv) To build and strengthen the capacity of UWOPA as an institution and ensure efficient and effective ex*****on of its mandate and the common women’s legislative Agenda.

A meeting on Social Accountability Forum btn the Gender Committee of Parliament, Women's Rights Activists & Market Vendo...
15/10/2024

A meeting on Social Accountability Forum btn the Gender Committee of Parliament, Women's Rights Activists & Market Vendors organised by in partnership with held at Parliament conference hall B.

UWOPA as a DVA coalition member actively participated in the 2-day transformative training, aimed at enhancing knowledge...
15/10/2024

UWOPA as a DVA coalition member actively participated in the 2-day transformative training, aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills on advocacy to prevent domestic violence. Organised by .

UWOPA convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including Members of , representatives from civil society organizations,...
15/10/2024

UWOPA convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including Members of , representatives from civil society organizations, and concerned individuals, to discuss the Sexual Offences Bill, as outlined in the July 14 edition at Golden Tulip Hotel.

UWOPA secretariat participated in the meeting aimed at building care-supporting workplaces through unpaid care policies:...
15/10/2024

UWOPA secretariat participated in the meeting aimed at building care-supporting workplaces through unpaid care policies: meeting employees' unpaid care needs boosts productivity

Secretariat of UWOPA attended n participated in a half day meeting on reflection space on women's leadership and partici...
09/04/2024

Secretariat of UWOPA attended n participated in a half day meeting on reflection space on women's leadership and participation.

Consultative meeting with Buganda Women Culture leaders and GYW in regards to the Marriage bill organised by@UWOPA in pa...
09/04/2024

Consultative meeting with Buganda Women Culture leaders and GYW in regards to the Marriage bill organised by@UWOPA in partnership with at silver springs hotel bugolobi.

UWOPA with support from the Lutheran World Federation held a high-level stakeholder Dialogue at Parliament in commemorat...
09/04/2024

UWOPA with support from the Lutheran World Federation held a high-level stakeholder Dialogue at Parliament in commemoration of the International women's day n the chief Guest was Minister Mateke Sarah who represented the Deputy Speaker.

UWOPA members led by the Chairperson Hon. Sarah Opendi held a dialogue meeting on GBV in Abim district, Karamoja region ...
09/04/2024

UWOPA members led by the Chairperson Hon. Sarah Opendi held a dialogue meeting on GBV in Abim district, Karamoja region following up the incident of Grace who was pierced with an arrow in the eye by husband.

UWOPA chairperson Hon. Sarah Opendi participated in the launch of the Women's Health Optimal Framework (Protego) with th...
09/04/2024

UWOPA chairperson Hon. Sarah Opendi participated in the launch of the Women's Health Optimal Framework (Protego) with the First Lady in Uganda at State House in Entebbe.

Members of UWOPA attending a sisterhood Forum to rekindle the flames of sisterhood, celebrate the gains & sustain the ad...
15/11/2023

Members of UWOPA attending a sisterhood Forum to rekindle the flames of sisterhood, celebrate the gains & sustain the advocacy of women's financial liberation, leadership, elimination of Violence against Women among others. It was held on 14th November 2023 at Hotel Africana.

Launch of women's lobby day event organised by UWOPA in partnership with NOWIP & AMwA at Parliament on the 13th November...
15/11/2023

Launch of women's lobby day event organised by UWOPA in partnership with NOWIP & AMwA at Parliament on the 13th November 2023.

UWOPA participated in the validation of findings from an assessment on the care policy score card at mestil Hotel organi...
15/11/2023

UWOPA participated in the validation of findings from an assessment on the care policy score card at mestil Hotel organised by oxfam on the 8th November 2023.

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P. O. Box 7178. Parliamentary Avenue, Parliamentary Building Room E2-19
Kampala

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+256 414 233 244, Ext 608

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