NUWODU

We advocate for the rights of girls & women with disabilities in Uganda.

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in improving employment &economic opportunities for persons with disabilities and their active involvement in the design, testing & evaluation of digital solutions.

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Represented by our youth member, we participated in the Disability Inclusion on the Future of Uganda's Digital Ecosystem dialogue organised by .@Dasuns5 and .@NITAUganda1. The symposium highlighted the need for greater understanding on the role of digital skills

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🤐Silence doesn't build inclusion. 🗣️Dialogue does.
On 9th July 2026, @albinismumbrell , @nuwodu & @NUDIPU will host the ''Annual Convention on Disability Inclusion in Karamoja region,''👨🏿‍🦼👩🏿‍🦯
in partnership with @DKinUganda, @SwedeninUG, @NLinUganda, @IrlEmbUganda.
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Several recommendations were made including the strengthening of enforcement of disability legislation and accessibility standards.

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NUWODU joined other stakeholders to review the EAC Policy on Persons with Disabilities adopted in 2012 and discuss the status of disability in Uganda.
A representative from .@MoGLSD shared with the audience the status of implementation of the EAC policy on persons with

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disabilities vis a vie the national laws. While a representative from .@Educ_SportsUg hared sector specific disability interventions including the development of the education management information systems to collect data on learners with disabilities.

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@sdgs_ug @OPMUganda @GovUganda @GCICUganda @MoLGUganda @kansiimeonesmu2 @UNinUganda @DHoPS_Uganda @min_waterUg @mofpedU @KoicaUganda The report does not download. The link is broken.

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to unlock private sector growth, and examine how citizens can effectively participate in Uganda's economic transformation. Our key takeaway is the knowledge that SMEs owned by women with disabilities need to be formalized to benefit from government support and financial chances.

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We were honoured to be part of the guests at the recent post-budget dialogue on the FY 2026/2027 national budget organised by .@CSBAGUGANDA.
The dialogue aimed to identify practical opportunities emerging from government investments, discuss policy reforms needed

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strengthening collaboration and ensuring that the recommendations contribute to advancing women's rights, gender equality, and disability inclusion in Uganda.

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We participated in a review and validation of the Women's Rights Cluster Shadow Report for Uganda's Fourth Cycle Universal Periodic Review. Areas for review included women's economic empowerment, disability inclusion, access to social protection, and

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gender-responsive policies while identifying persistent gaps that required further action. While the convening reaffirmed the commitment of CSOs to contribute to Uganda's UPR process through evidence-based advocacy, monitoring, and reporting, participants committed to

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Our main focus was on on developing and strengthening key policies that promote effective management, accountability and advocacy for the rights of women and girls with disabilities.

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With support from the Royal Danish Embassy, we spent last week strengthening the leadership and governance of women and girls with disabilities associations in Nebbi, Pakwach, Amudat and Nabilatuk districts.

[Mpigi Women with Disabilities Association @MPWDAdisability]

The National Stakeholder meeting on ending child marriage & teenage pregnancy in Uganda is on going organised by CEDOVIP & JFCU. The ED MPWDA was part of the panel on best practices for CSOs: discussing how communities, parents & youth can be mobilised to lead change.

[UNAD - Deaf people in Uganda @UNADeaf]

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[African Disability Forum (ADF) @ADFSecretariat]

Join ADF, @Fédération Nigérienne des Personnes Handicapées, @EduCannotWait @IDA_CRPD_Forum and @InclusionIntl for the Regional Africa Launch of Tools for Inclusive Education in Emergency Situations.

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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our new Minister of State for Disability Affairs - Hon. Achan Joyce Okeny. We cannot wait to work with you and lift the status of women with disabilities in Uganda.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

A warm welcome to the new Ministerial Leadership Team as they officially assume office and take up the responsibility of steering the Ministry’s agenda.

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societal biases. NUDIPU, @nuwodu & the @albinismumbrell conducted a survey in Nabilatuk, Amudat, Nebbi & Packwach to document rights violations. Findings will guide advocacy & better services, with support from @DKinUganda , @IrlEmbUganda , @NLinUganda & @SwedeninUG. @Mglsd_UG

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NUWODU Welcomes New Executive Secretary
The Board of Directors and staff of NUWODU are pleased to warmly welcome Ms. Guzu Beatrice as the new Executive Secretary of the organisation.

Please read our full statement below: