A bright light at the end of the tunnel for women like Sarapiya.
Women form approximately 1/2 of the world's population, perform 2/3 of the world's working hours, and generate 1/2of the world's agricultural production! In Africa, women do85% of the agricultural
Overcoming extortion from a corrupt traditional justice system.
There is an existing and unspoken conflict between statutory and customary law when it comes to land in Uganda. Statutory law provides greater protection for women, allowing for female inheritance and
Survival after trauma: Lillian's story of healing and living.
On the evening of 8th March 2021, my sister and I had just returned from school when she proposed that we break curfew to go dancing later that night at an on going function in the neighborhood. It
Sexual and Gender Based Violence Bench Book Launched
ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) launched the National Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Bench Book on 1 December 2023 at the High Court. AAIU produced the SGBV bench book in partnership with the
How Rose Reclaimed Her Land Rights
Rose lost her property and land compensation because her relatives thought she didn't deserve the right to the land because she is a woman. Through mediation organized by ActionAid, the district
AAIU Champions Women’s Welfare Through West Nile Forum
ActionAid International Uganda organized a forum for women in West Nile on 1/06/2023 in Arua. The event brought together women representatives and key stakeholders to dialogue on important issues
ActionAid Champions Women Led Platform on Peace and Justice
ActionAid International Uganda hosted a four-day Women Leading Peace and Justice Inception meeting in Kampala to plan for a women-led platform on peace and transitional justice in the great lakes. The
How ActionAid International Uganda Marked 16 Days of Activism Against GBV
ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) launched a campaign called "16 Days of Black" to commemorate the global Annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence at the head office in Kansanga on
Africa Women Voices for Peace Project Launched
On August 1, 2024, Gulu City hosted the inaugural meeting for the Africa Women Voices for Peace (AWVP) Project. The purpose of this meeting was for ActionAid International Uganda(AAIU) to introduce
BREAKING THE SILENCE; AMUDAT ONE STOP CENTER LEADS THE FIGHT AGAINST Female AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
In Amudat district, Male Agent Groups (MAGs) and FGM surveillance teams are collaborating to end harmful practices. On July 18, 2024, MAGs tipped off authorities about a suspected Female Genital
