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Women Of Uganda Network
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We envision an inclusive and just society where women and girls are enabled to use Information Communications Technologies (ICTs) for sustainable development.
NEW DOCUMENTARY DROP🎦

Despite rising surveillance, OGBV, censorship & privacy threats, WHRDs and Feminists in Uganda continue to resist and reclaim the digital spaces.

🎥 Watch the full documentary: shorturl.at/LLWY6

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#OurVoicesOurFutures #FeministInternet
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 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

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#TFGBV
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 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

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#DFA2025 #DataFestAfrica2025
October 29, 2025 at 9:30 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.
October 23, 2025 at 11:38 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

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October 17, 2025 at 11:07 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
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 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
October 13, 2025 at 7:25 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!
October 11, 2025 at 7:12 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
October 9, 2025 at 7:40 AM
🛜The BOLT project aims to enhance digital inclusion in Oyam district by providing internet access for education, economic development, and health care.

🤝Together, we are working to bridge the digital divide and create a more connected Northern Uganda!
#CommunityNetworks
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The team met with potential partners in Oyam, including district officials, farmer groups, schools and market vendors to ensure effective adaptability to the usage of the broadband network to better serve the needs of the local communities.
#CommunityNetworks
#DigitalInclusion
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
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 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🎉
September 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
🔔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
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#HolisticDigitalSecurity
September 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Moving forward, the Observatory Members called for collective action, stronger protections, and accountability at all levels in order to build safer and inclusive digital spaces for women.
#CounteringBacklash
September 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
But there’s hope. Feminist solidarity is visible in digital spaces with women supporting one another, and new voices joining the fight for safer, more inclusive platforms.
#CounteringBacklash
September 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Too often, abuse has been normalized. Many women expect it as “part of being online.” This acceptance has only fueled gender backlash and emboldened perpetrators.
#CounteringBacklash
September 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Women using digital labour platforms still face harassment and lack reporting systems to protect them. This makes it unsafe to work, organize, or fully participate online. #CounteringBacklash
September 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The members provided insights that will shape our research aimed at understanding how backlash is playing out in the policy, civic and public spaces,opportunities& blockages to countering backlash & how practices are changing in different spaces.
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
September 22, 2025 at 8:12 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
September 18, 2025 at 8:51 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!
September 5, 2025 at 8:40 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
September 3, 2025 at 8:36 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🎉
September 1, 2025 at 7:12 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🎉
August 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM