🕊️ International Day of Peace | 21 September Today, UWONET joins the @UN and communities worldwide to reaffirm the ideals of peace and work towards a more equitable and peaceful world. Women, especially women peacebuilders, are at the heart of sustainable peace. Through Women, Peace and Security (WPS), women are leading conflict prevention, mediation, dialogue and community recovery, transforming communities and advancing inclusive peace. Investing in women's leadership is investing in lasting peace. There can be no sustainable peace without women's meaningful participation. ✊🏾🕊️ #InternationalDayOfPeace #WomenPeaceSecurity #WPS #Peacebuilding

Partnerships. Youth power. ✊🏾 UWONET convened SUPA project partners @wdn @FarajaAfricaFdn @cepa @IMChallengeug for a Steering Committee Meeting to reflect on progress, share learning and best practices, and strengthen collective action for meaningful youth participation in Uganda. @FrenchEmbassyUg 🇫🇷🇺🇬 #SUPA #YouthLeadership

We hosted colleagues from @CEDOVIPuganda , Raising Voices and three representatives from the Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanza (PKN) Programme in Malawi for a peer-learning exchange on movement building, national-level advocacy and influencing. As part of the #WW2 consortium, PKN is one of the flagship programmes working to prevent violence against women. Stronger movements. Shared learning. Collective action. ✊🏾 #EndVAWG #GenderEquality #MovementBuilding

𝐔𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐃𝐑. 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐄 NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: 4 September 2026 - The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution establishing 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, marking a historic milestone in the global fight to protect girls from child marriage and safeguard their rights, dignity, education and future. The resolution was adopted by consensus, bringing all 193 UN Member States behind a unified call for stronger action to eliminate the practice. The historic resolution was championed by Sierra Leone’s First Lady and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, whose years of advocacy for the protection and empowerment of women and girls have helped elevate the issue onto the global stage. The adoption provides an annual international platform for governments, civil society, communities and development partners to intensify awareness, prevention, protection and action against child, early and forced marriage. Reacting to the adoption, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio said, “Today, the world has spoken with one voice: child, early, and forced marriage has no place in our societies.” She described the resolution as more than symbolic, calling it “a global mandate for action” and reaffirming the responsibility of leaders and advocates to ensure that every girl is free to dream, learn and thrive without being forced into marriage. The achievement is the result of years of collaboration among African First Ladies, grassroots organisations and global child-rights advocates, including Just Rights for Children and its founder, Bhuwan Ribhu. Ribhu welcomed the adoption as a tipping point in the campaign, while stressing that the real work begins now. He called for unified action by governments, civil society, faith leaders, communities and children, with decisive leadership to end child marriage by 2030. With 27 November now established as an International Day, the global community has a new annual opportunity to turn attention into action and accelerate efforts to end child, early and forced marriage. For Sierra Leone and Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, today's adoption is both a historic victory and a renewed commitment to the millions of girls whose futures remain at risk. #UNICEF BBC News CNN His Excellency Julius Maada Bio Ministry of Health Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs-SL United Nations Human Rights United Nations Human Rights

🇫🇷 We were pleased to host guests from the Embassy of France for a productive engagement focused on reviewing progress and strengthening our partnership under the ongoing SUPA project. 🤝 #youngwomen'sleadership @FrenchEmbassyUg #GEWE

Gulu District stakeholders ( District Chairperson, Speaker, Asst. RDC and CAO) committed to protect and sustain the achievements gained through WE CARE project implemented by UWONET through Mission Uganda. Unyama subcounty structures has taken ownership to sustain the project.

With support from @medicamondiale, UWONET staff are participating in a refresher training on Stress and Trauma, Wellness, and Self-Care. The refresher aims to strengthen staff understanding of stress and trauma, promote practical self-care and collective care practices, and build a healthier, more supportive workplace where staff can thrive while advancing gender equality and women’s rights. #Wellness #SelfCare #StaffCare #FeministLeadership

Kili Clear !!! UWONET engaged with Union Transport Alliance (@UnionTransportA) to explore collaboration on the #KiliClear Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at providing vulnerable schoolgirls with sanitary pads and helping keep them in school. Together, we break barriers to girls' education and dignity. 💜 "One Pack, One Girl, One Year,” UGX 20,000 a pack containing 100 sanitary pads. Contribute by dialing *289*9# Support a girl in school!!! #MenstrualHealth #GirlsEducation #EndPoverty

🎉 Celebrating Her leadership! Today our Executive Director, Rita Aciro, received the Humanitarian Diplomacy Award “The Open Hand Award” from Inside Diplomacy @diplomatical05 @IGADUganda The recognition celebrates Rita's exceptional leadership in advancing women’s rights, protecting vulnerable communities, championing human dignity, and advocating for inclusive humanitarian action. Congratulations Rita! ✨👏 #HumanitarianLeadership #WomenRights #GenderEquality #WomenLeadership

“When I witness the resilience of women all over the world, rising above the most difficult situations, I am reminded that I can never give up.” — Zawadi Nyong’o, Kenyan Feminist Leader. Twenty-three years ago, on 11 July, the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, commonly known as the Maputo Protocol, set out a bold vision for women’s rights and gender equality across the continent. Since then, Africa has seen stronger legal protections and more impactful participation by women and girls in leadership, education, and business. Today, we celebrate these hard-won gains, while recognising that support for women’s rights is under growing pressure and differing perspectives are becoming ever more prominent.

It was an honor facilitating @uwonet training of equipping Katakwi women leaders with practical storytelling & documentation skills, demonstrating how personal experiences can become powerful tools for advocacy &social change. #WomenLeadUG @DCAUganda @RitaAciro @JulianNaluwooza

This week, UWONET conducted trainings in Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement, Adjumani, equipping refugee women with business and financial skills to access the GROW fund. The training strengthened women's economic empowerment, promoted shared household responsibilities, and inspired participants to expand their businesses and livelihoods. #WomenEconomicEmpowerment #GROWProject

🌱 Women farmers are unlocking new opportunities! Last week, UWONET facilitated a learning exchange for women farmers to Ngetta ZARDI and Guru Nanak Oil Mill in Lira City. The visit strengthened farmers' knowledge in value addition, market access, and collective marketing, demonstrating how organized women farmers can increase their incomes and build more resilient livelihoods. @H3000EastAfrica @ADCinUganda #WomenInAgriculture #EconomicJustice #WomenLead

We were delighted to welcome our Governance Expert Johannes Binder, who leads ADA’s global governance portfolio, to our office. His training on applying the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) in the water and sanitation sector provided valuable insights for our partners. 💧

Congratulations, Dr. @BrendaAkia Your re-election to CEDAW Committee for the 2027–2030 term is a testament to your unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of women &girls. I have no doubt you’ll continue serving with distinction, integrity& excellence on the global stage.