Women in Public Sector (WiPS) Uganda

Women in the public sector championing public policy making and implementation processes for the transformation of all women's lives in Uganda

[Uganda Women's Network @uwonet]

It is week two of training for women political candidates across Uganda on running successful election campaigns.
Participants cite;
-Intimidation;
-Violence;
-Negative cultural norms; and
-Monetisation of politics, as key impediments to their success in political spheres.

[FOWODE @FOWODE_UGANDA]

"Lead from the front. Speak issues and don't attack fellow women as you campaign" - @patriciamunabi
#FOWODELeadershipCamp
#WomenAndLeadership
#UgandaDecides2021 #SCENE @USAID @ngoforum @CEWIGOUganda @wipsuganda @SonaKimb @JoyTamale @HellenaOkiring @ochieng_ruth @WinnieKiiza

[Femme Forte Uganda @FemmeForteUg]

What does a feminist approach to women & sports look like? We developed a feminist leadership tool kit for #WomenInSportsUg to grow their individual & collective voice to challenge institutions and systems hindering the advancement of young women in sports to be launched tomorrow

[Ritah Kase ⭐ @asiimireritah]

"What is the difference between the official agent & a campaign manager? What are the roles of the official agent & political assistant?" - Bernadet Businge, contestant for MP Busongora ,Kasese district #FOWODELeadershipCamp
#UgandaDecides2021
#WomenAndLeadership
@WinnieKiiza

[FOWODE @FOWODE_UGANDA]

Rashida sharing about how her confidence to speak in public when she joined politics earned her the respect of her opponents who were more experienced politicians.
@ethanmusolini @_successafrica @WinnieKiiza @PerryAritua
#WomenAndLeadership #FOWODELeadershipCamp

[FOWODE @FOWODE_UGANDA]

What do you like & dislike about being a woman in leadership?
Today we bring you different views from the women who attended our 2-day training under the Women's Development Group. They share their experiences as women leaders.@patriciamunabi @JoyTamale
#WDG #WomenAndLeadership

[FOWODE @FOWODE_UGANDA]

#HappeningToday, Day 2 of our two-day training of women candidates in Namayingo District under the Women Democracy group. Participants share some of what they learnt from yesterday's session.
@RitaAciro @patriciamunabi @WinnieKiiza @JoyTamale
#WDG #WomenAndLeadership

[FOWODE @FOWODE_UGANDA]

While sharing on what inspired her to join politics, Nekesa Annet women candidate noted that "this is my first time in politics and what motivated me to join politics is to ensure women get good representation and I commit to being a voice for women in Mutumba sub-county"
#WDG

[FOWODE @FOWODE_UGANDA]

#WIPSUganda #WomenAndLeadership It is important to address this problem right from the root instead of treating it at the symptomatic level.

[Samwise Gamgee @Sambannz]

Out of the 9,769 Uganda prisons service staff, women constitute only 27.5% as compared to 72.5% of men.
#WIPSUganda

[Komushana✨ @sheebah_bubu]

Legal &policy frameworks that these rights are based.

• Convention of elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW)
• Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA)
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• ILO Standards, conventions & Recommendations

#WIPSUganda

[Komushana✨ @sheebah_bubu]

•The constitution of the Republic of Uganda
• Employment Act (2006) which is under amendment
• Employment (sexual harassment) Regulations, 2012
• Occupational safety & Health Act
• Workers compensation Act (2000)
• Public service Act (2008)

#WIPSUganda
#WomenAndLeadership

[Komushana✨ @sheebah_bubu]

• The Uganda Gender Policy 2007
• Integrated Early Childhood Policy 2013

And so many others.

#WIPSUganda
#WomenAndLeadership

[Tumwesigye @thebuhungiro]

LEGAL & POLICY FRAMEWORK:
Uganda has ratified regional and international statutes and conventions which it should implement and adhere to.

• ILO Standards, Conventions & Recommendations
• Sustainable Development Goals
• CEDAW
• Beijing Platform for Action

#WIPSUganda

[Komushana✨ @sheebah_bubu]

A summary on the current status of the gender representation in the Public sector.

#WIPSUganda
#WomenAndLeadership

[Tumwesigye @thebuhungiro]

National framework includes;
• 1995 Constitution
• Employment Act
• Workers Compensation Act
• Public Service Act (2008 Public • Service Standing Orders 2010
• Labour Unions Act

#WIPSUganda
#WomenAndLeadership

[Komushana✨ @sheebah_bubu]

Barriers that hinder equal representation in the public sector start from Early childhood through adoloscence to adulthood: Early biases, child abuse, low school enrollment, dropping out, low self esteem, gender roles, GBV
(Contd)

#WIPSUganda
#WomenAndLeadership

[Komushana✨ @sheebah_bubu]

Child marriages, Legal and workplace discrimination, Work place policies, early retirement among others.

#WIPSUganda
#WomenAndLeaderShip

[Samwise Gamgee @Sambannz]

"The issue of dressing shouldn't be an excuse for sexual harassment.
I see young men putting on very tight jean trousers these days but how many women have raped these men? men who rape young babies& 90yrs-old women, how should these be dressing?"~ Jane Mpagi #WIPSUganda

[Komushana✨ @sheebah_bubu]

Way forward on how to deal with the violation of the Labour rights against women in the public sector.

#WIPSUganda
#WomenAndLeadership