Women Of Uganda Network
@wougnet.bsky.social
We envision an inclusive and just society where women and girls are enabled to use Information Communications Technologies (ICTs) for sustainable development.
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🚨 As technology mediates more of our daily lives, it's also being weaponized to harm women & girls in alarming ways.
📱Report cases of online gender-based violence via ogbv.wougnet.org and help us create a safer internet for women & girls!
#EndVAWG
📱Report cases of online gender-based violence via ogbv.wougnet.org and help us create a safer internet for women & girls!
#EndVAWG
Join our Executive Director, @sandraaceng at the first Africa Symposium on Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence (TFGBV) in a “Myth-Busting Session on TFGBV Data” as she provides ethical & survivor-centered data practices.
🔗Register here: shorturl.at/GmE4d
@apc.org
#TFGBV
🔗Register here: shorturl.at/GmE4d
@apc.org
#TFGBV
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Join our Executive Director, @sandraaceng at the first Africa Symposium on Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence (TFGBV) in a “Myth-Busting Session on TFGBV Data” as she provides ethical & survivor-centered data practices.
🔗Register here: shorturl.at/GmE4d
@apc.org
#TFGBV
🔗Register here: shorturl.at/GmE4d
@apc.org
#TFGBV
🎉 It’s Data Fest week and we are more than excited to contribute to conversations that will shape Africa’s data & digital futures.
🔗Checkout sessions @wougnet will be speaking at here: shorturl.at/QqXgP
@pollicy.bsky.social
#DFA2025 #DataFestAfrica2025
🔗Checkout sessions @wougnet will be speaking at here: shorturl.at/QqXgP
@pollicy.bsky.social
#DFA2025 #DataFestAfrica2025
October 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🎉 It’s Data Fest week and we are more than excited to contribute to conversations that will shape Africa’s data & digital futures.
🔗Checkout sessions @wougnet will be speaking at here: shorturl.at/QqXgP
@pollicy.bsky.social
#DFA2025 #DataFestAfrica2025
🔗Checkout sessions @wougnet will be speaking at here: shorturl.at/QqXgP
@pollicy.bsky.social
#DFA2025 #DataFestAfrica2025
With support from @apc.org, earlier today we convened a group of Women Human Rights Defenders to contribute to the co-creation of a comprehensive & user-friendly toolkit that will strengthen their digital, physical & psychosocial security.
October 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
With support from @apc.org, earlier today we convened a group of Women Human Rights Defenders to contribute to the co-creation of a comprehensive & user-friendly toolkit that will strengthen their digital, physical & psychosocial security.
As we mark the #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, our Program Officer, Peter Ongom will be speaking on a panel, “Digital Safety for Africa: Protecting People and Organizations”
📆 Friday 17th October, 2025
⏰ 5:30pm EAT
📍 meet.google.com/bgg-ptma-xuz
📆 Friday 17th October, 2025
⏰ 5:30pm EAT
📍 meet.google.com/bgg-ptma-xuz
October 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
As we mark the #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, our Program Officer, Peter Ongom will be speaking on a panel, “Digital Safety for Africa: Protecting People and Organizations”
📆 Friday 17th October, 2025
⏰ 5:30pm EAT
📍 meet.google.com/bgg-ptma-xuz
📆 Friday 17th October, 2025
⏰ 5:30pm EAT
📍 meet.google.com/bgg-ptma-xuz
🚨CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY
🔍WOUGNET is seeking a consultant or consultancy team to lead groundbreaking research on the impact of spyware & digital surveillance on women journalists, human rights defenders & women leaders in 🇺🇬.
👩💻Apply here: shorturl.at/wDAE7
🔍WOUGNET is seeking a consultant or consultancy team to lead groundbreaking research on the impact of spyware & digital surveillance on women journalists, human rights defenders & women leaders in 🇺🇬.
👩💻Apply here: shorturl.at/wDAE7
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🚨CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY
🔍WOUGNET is seeking a consultant or consultancy team to lead groundbreaking research on the impact of spyware & digital surveillance on women journalists, human rights defenders & women leaders in 🇺🇬.
👩💻Apply here: shorturl.at/wDAE7
🔍WOUGNET is seeking a consultant or consultancy team to lead groundbreaking research on the impact of spyware & digital surveillance on women journalists, human rights defenders & women leaders in 🇺🇬.
👩💻Apply here: shorturl.at/wDAE7
🚨Too many caregivers say, “ My child is too young to be a victim of cyber harassment.”
Yet, the Uganda Police Force’s Cybercrime Unit reports rising cases of online sexual exploitation of minors since 2022.
#CyberAwarenessMonth
#ProtectChildrenOnline
Yet, the Uganda Police Force’s Cybercrime Unit reports rising cases of online sexual exploitation of minors since 2022.
#CyberAwarenessMonth
#ProtectChildrenOnline
October 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🚨Too many caregivers say, “ My child is too young to be a victim of cyber harassment.”
Yet, the Uganda Police Force’s Cybercrime Unit reports rising cases of online sexual exploitation of minors since 2022.
#CyberAwarenessMonth
#ProtectChildrenOnline
Yet, the Uganda Police Force’s Cybercrime Unit reports rising cases of online sexual exploitation of minors since 2022.
#CyberAwarenessMonth
#ProtectChildrenOnline
🎀This #DayOfTheGirlChild25, we honor girls using their voices on the frontlines of crisis to challenge inequality and create change both online & offline.
💪Your strength, leadership, and resilience continue to shape a future where every girl can thrive boldly & safely!
💪Your strength, leadership, and resilience continue to shape a future where every girl can thrive boldly & safely!
October 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
🎀This #DayOfTheGirlChild25, we honor girls using their voices on the frontlines of crisis to challenge inequality and create change both online & offline.
💪Your strength, leadership, and resilience continue to shape a future where every girl can thrive boldly & safely!
💪Your strength, leadership, and resilience continue to shape a future where every girl can thrive boldly & safely!
Wishing all our Partners, Members and Allies a happy 63rd Independence Day🇺🇬
May we continue working together for an inclusive and peaceful Uganda🎉
#UgandaAt63 #HappyIndepenceDay
May we continue working together for an inclusive and peaceful Uganda🎉
#UgandaAt63 #HappyIndepenceDay
October 9, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Wishing all our Partners, Members and Allies a happy 63rd Independence Day🇺🇬
May we continue working together for an inclusive and peaceful Uganda🎉
#UgandaAt63 #HappyIndepenceDay
May we continue working together for an inclusive and peaceful Uganda🎉
#UgandaAt63 #HappyIndepenceDay
👏 Exciting progress!
With support from the Internet Society Foundation, our partners under the Building Opportunities Leveraging Technologies(BOLT) project, netLabsUg!recently conducted a technical site survey in Oyam district to establish a community network.
#DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks
With support from the Internet Society Foundation, our partners under the Building Opportunities Leveraging Technologies(BOLT) project, netLabsUg!recently conducted a technical site survey in Oyam district to establish a community network.
#DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
👏 Exciting progress!
With support from the Internet Society Foundation, our partners under the Building Opportunities Leveraging Technologies(BOLT) project, netLabsUg!recently conducted a technical site survey in Oyam district to establish a community network.
#DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks
With support from the Internet Society Foundation, our partners under the Building Opportunities Leveraging Technologies(BOLT) project, netLabsUg!recently conducted a technical site survey in Oyam district to establish a community network.
#DigitalInclusion #CommunityNetworks
New week. New energy!
Begin the new week by setting boundaries that protect and nourish your digital wellbeing.
✍️REMEMBER : Who you follow either uplifts or drains your activism energy!
Happy new week🎉
Begin the new week by setting boundaries that protect and nourish your digital wellbeing.
✍️REMEMBER : Who you follow either uplifts or drains your activism energy!
Happy new week🎉
September 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
New week. New energy!
Begin the new week by setting boundaries that protect and nourish your digital wellbeing.
✍️REMEMBER : Who you follow either uplifts or drains your activism energy!
Happy new week🎉
Begin the new week by setting boundaries that protect and nourish your digital wellbeing.
✍️REMEMBER : Who you follow either uplifts or drains your activism energy!
Happy new week🎉
🔔Calling upon Women Human Rights Defenders across Uganda!
WOUGNET is launching the Reclaiming Our Spaces: Holistic Security and Strategies Project to strengthen your safety, resilience & wellbeing.
🔗Register TODAY to engage: forms.office.com/r/F5KyqNzJxU
@apc.org
#HolisticDigitalSecurity
WOUGNET is launching the Reclaiming Our Spaces: Holistic Security and Strategies Project to strengthen your safety, resilience & wellbeing.
🔗Register TODAY to engage: forms.office.com/r/F5KyqNzJxU
@apc.org
#HolisticDigitalSecurity
September 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🔔Calling upon Women Human Rights Defenders across Uganda!
WOUGNET is launching the Reclaiming Our Spaces: Holistic Security and Strategies Project to strengthen your safety, resilience & wellbeing.
🔗Register TODAY to engage: forms.office.com/r/F5KyqNzJxU
@apc.org
#HolisticDigitalSecurity
WOUGNET is launching the Reclaiming Our Spaces: Holistic Security and Strategies Project to strengthen your safety, resilience & wellbeing.
🔗Register TODAY to engage: forms.office.com/r/F5KyqNzJxU
@apc.org
#HolisticDigitalSecurity
🤔Who are the actors of online gender backlash and how does it manifest?
Last week, we convened our observatory members to assess the key actors of online gender backlash, manifestations & counter actors between the timeframe of April-September, 2025.
#CounteringBacklash
Last week, we convened our observatory members to assess the key actors of online gender backlash, manifestations & counter actors between the timeframe of April-September, 2025.
#CounteringBacklash
September 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🤔Who are the actors of online gender backlash and how does it manifest?
Last week, we convened our observatory members to assess the key actors of online gender backlash, manifestations & counter actors between the timeframe of April-September, 2025.
#CounteringBacklash
Last week, we convened our observatory members to assess the key actors of online gender backlash, manifestations & counter actors between the timeframe of April-September, 2025.
#CounteringBacklash
🚨Many women & girls in Uganda continue to face structural barriers to affordable internet access, thus hindering them from civic participation.
🤝However, by 2030 this digital gender divide can be closed if we collaboratively advocate for gender-inclusive ICT policies.
#DigitalRights #KnowTheLaw
🤝However, by 2030 this digital gender divide can be closed if we collaboratively advocate for gender-inclusive ICT policies.
#DigitalRights #KnowTheLaw
September 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🚨Many women & girls in Uganda continue to face structural barriers to affordable internet access, thus hindering them from civic participation.
🤝However, by 2030 this digital gender divide can be closed if we collaboratively advocate for gender-inclusive ICT policies.
#DigitalRights #KnowTheLaw
🤝However, by 2030 this digital gender divide can be closed if we collaboratively advocate for gender-inclusive ICT policies.
#DigitalRights #KnowTheLaw
You deserve the gentle care too!
This weekend, take time to refuel your soul, recharge your spirit and restore your strength.
A cup of tea? A nap? Dancing? Whatever it is, let the weekend be full of YOU🌺
Self care is how we keep the fight for digital Justice alive!
This weekend, take time to refuel your soul, recharge your spirit and restore your strength.
A cup of tea? A nap? Dancing? Whatever it is, let the weekend be full of YOU🌺
Self care is how we keep the fight for digital Justice alive!
September 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
You deserve the gentle care too!
This weekend, take time to refuel your soul, recharge your spirit and restore your strength.
A cup of tea? A nap? Dancing? Whatever it is, let the weekend be full of YOU🌺
Self care is how we keep the fight for digital Justice alive!
This weekend, take time to refuel your soul, recharge your spirit and restore your strength.
A cup of tea? A nap? Dancing? Whatever it is, let the weekend be full of YOU🌺
Self care is how we keep the fight for digital Justice alive!
🎉Every milestone brings us closer to a future where technology empowers women & girls!
Through the Digital Rights for Women & Girls(D4GW) project, we’ve witnessed the power of collective action, awareness raising & strengthening voices against online abuse.
@EnabelinUganda
Through the Digital Rights for Women & Girls(D4GW) project, we’ve witnessed the power of collective action, awareness raising & strengthening voices against online abuse.
@EnabelinUganda
September 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
🎉Every milestone brings us closer to a future where technology empowers women & girls!
Through the Digital Rights for Women & Girls(D4GW) project, we’ve witnessed the power of collective action, awareness raising & strengthening voices against online abuse.
@EnabelinUganda
Through the Digital Rights for Women & Girls(D4GW) project, we’ve witnessed the power of collective action, awareness raising & strengthening voices against online abuse.
@EnabelinUganda
🤝As we begin this new month, let’s continue to stand together for women’s rights, safer & inclusive digital spaces, and a future where technology uplifts all!
Happy new month🎉
Happy new month🎉
September 1, 2025 at 7:12 AM
🤝As we begin this new month, let’s continue to stand together for women’s rights, safer & inclusive digital spaces, and a future where technology uplifts all!
Happy new month🎉
Happy new month🎉
📝Before you reply to those emails or open that laptop, pause and curate how you want to feel this week.
Let your feelings be your compass for the new week!
Happy New Week🎉
Let your feelings be your compass for the new week!
Happy New Week🎉
August 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
📝Before you reply to those emails or open that laptop, pause and curate how you want to feel this week.
Let your feelings be your compass for the new week!
Happy New Week🎉
Let your feelings be your compass for the new week!
Happy New Week🎉
📌In the digital age, democracy goes beyond the ballot paper.
True democracy today means protecting women’s rights to access information, express themselves freely & shape policies that impact their lives both online and offline.
#KnowTheLaw
True democracy today means protecting women’s rights to access information, express themselves freely & shape policies that impact their lives both online and offline.
#KnowTheLaw
August 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
📌In the digital age, democracy goes beyond the ballot paper.
True democracy today means protecting women’s rights to access information, express themselves freely & shape policies that impact their lives both online and offline.
#KnowTheLaw
True democracy today means protecting women’s rights to access information, express themselves freely & shape policies that impact their lives both online and offline.
#KnowTheLaw
Have you received a message or headline that looks shocking or urgent from an unknown source?
Don’t forward it right away.First verify:
✅ Grammar
✅Source of the news
✅ Date & time
✅ Language
📵Spreading false information can lead to censorship.
#CounteringDisinformation#ScrollSmart #TechTip
Don’t forward it right away.First verify:
✅ Grammar
✅Source of the news
✅ Date & time
✅ Language
📵Spreading false information can lead to censorship.
#CounteringDisinformation#ScrollSmart #TechTip
August 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Have you received a message or headline that looks shocking or urgent from an unknown source?
Don’t forward it right away.First verify:
✅ Grammar
✅Source of the news
✅ Date & time
✅ Language
📵Spreading false information can lead to censorship.
#CounteringDisinformation#ScrollSmart #TechTip
Don’t forward it right away.First verify:
✅ Grammar
✅Source of the news
✅ Date & time
✅ Language
📵Spreading false information can lead to censorship.
#CounteringDisinformation#ScrollSmart #TechTip
⚖️The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights guarantees the right to hold opinions, seek, receive & share information across all borders & mediums without interference.
Know your rights.
#KnowTheLaw
Know your rights.
#KnowTheLaw
August 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
⚖️The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights guarantees the right to hold opinions, seek, receive & share information across all borders & mediums without interference.
Know your rights.
#KnowTheLaw
Know your rights.
#KnowTheLaw
This week, let’s commit to inclusion, safety, and freedom in every space we engage in.
#HappyNewWeek #DigitalRights #DigitalInclusion
#HappyNewWeek #DigitalRights #DigitalInclusion
August 11, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This week, let’s commit to inclusion, safety, and freedom in every space we engage in.
#HappyNewWeek #DigitalRights #DigitalInclusion
#HappyNewWeek #DigitalRights #DigitalInclusion
👩💻Compliance with Section 7 of the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 requires transparency, accountability & building a relationship with data subjects, collectors & controllers.
#KnowTheLaw #DataProtection
#KnowTheLaw #DataProtection
August 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
👩💻Compliance with Section 7 of the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 requires transparency, accountability & building a relationship with data subjects, collectors & controllers.
#KnowTheLaw #DataProtection
#KnowTheLaw #DataProtection
This Thursday, our Executive Director @sandraaceng.bsky.social joins an incredible panel at #WikimaniaNairobi to explore the importance of collaborative civic engagement in building sustainable approaches within copyright advocacy.
📆 7th August, 2025
⏰ 9:30am EAT
🔗Register: shorturl.at/0WyDf
📆 7th August, 2025
⏰ 9:30am EAT
🔗Register: shorturl.at/0WyDf
August 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This Thursday, our Executive Director @sandraaceng.bsky.social joins an incredible panel at #WikimaniaNairobi to explore the importance of collaborative civic engagement in building sustainable approaches within copyright advocacy.
📆 7th August, 2025
⏰ 9:30am EAT
🔗Register: shorturl.at/0WyDf
📆 7th August, 2025
⏰ 9:30am EAT
🔗Register: shorturl.at/0WyDf
Ready to scroll smarter?
💻 Explore TikTok’s STEM tab to boost your skills, connect with tech savvy minds and inspire more girls to join the world of tech, innovation and science.
#TechTipTuesday #DigitalInclusion #GirlsInSTEM
💻 Explore TikTok’s STEM tab to boost your skills, connect with tech savvy minds and inspire more girls to join the world of tech, innovation and science.
#TechTipTuesday #DigitalInclusion #GirlsInSTEM
August 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Ready to scroll smarter?
💻 Explore TikTok’s STEM tab to boost your skills, connect with tech savvy minds and inspire more girls to join the world of tech, innovation and science.
#TechTipTuesday #DigitalInclusion #GirlsInSTEM
💻 Explore TikTok’s STEM tab to boost your skills, connect with tech savvy minds and inspire more girls to join the world of tech, innovation and science.
#TechTipTuesday #DigitalInclusion #GirlsInSTEM
Happy new week!✨
Let us keep pushing boundaries, showing up with purpose & keep in mind that every post and action can shape a safe and inclusive digital space for women and girls.
Stay Connected. Stay Bold!
#HappyNewWeek #DigitalIncusion
Let us keep pushing boundaries, showing up with purpose & keep in mind that every post and action can shape a safe and inclusive digital space for women and girls.
Stay Connected. Stay Bold!
#HappyNewWeek #DigitalIncusion
August 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Happy new week!✨
Let us keep pushing boundaries, showing up with purpose & keep in mind that every post and action can shape a safe and inclusive digital space for women and girls.
Stay Connected. Stay Bold!
#HappyNewWeek #DigitalIncusion
Let us keep pushing boundaries, showing up with purpose & keep in mind that every post and action can shape a safe and inclusive digital space for women and girls.
Stay Connected. Stay Bold!
#HappyNewWeek #DigitalIncusion