Policy Briefs

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) issues feature significantly in Uganda’s legislative and policy agenda. The legal and policy framework exists to cure a range of sexual and reproductive health inequities and to govern sexual behavior and conduct. This is achieved through various means, including the creation of criminal…

After six years, the 2022 climate negotiations (COP27) are now back on the African continent. At this critical time when the world and Africa particularly are battling multiple crises—climate change, economic crisis, and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic—it is time for the global community to prioritize the needs of…

The aspiration to advance women’s political participation and leadership in all decision-making processes in Uganda, regionally and globally, is rooted in numerous national, regional, and international frameworks. But unfortunately, women politicians face systemic barriers that disproportionately affect their political participation and leadership. Pathways to scaling up women’s political leadership and…

Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), Mzalendo Trust, and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) with funding from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted a Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of women, youth, and the public participation in Kenya. Drawing from the findings of the PEA, this policy brief focuses…

Existing climate governance does not adequately support inclusivity. On the contrary, as the climate crisis worsens, civic space is shrinking. The voices of local people, particularly women are rarely heard when climate decisions are being made, with women, youth, indigenous people, and other marginalized groups being the most noticeably absent…

As one of the implementing partners under the Joint Advocacy for Sexual Reproductive, Health and Rights (JAS) Programme, AMwA seeks to ensure that an intersectional feminist analysis is infused in the design and implementation of the program including the development of critical feminist analysis pieces on thematic areas of the…

Uganda’s National Social Protection Policy (NSPP) provides that regardless of status, every citizen can be faced with various risks and vulnerabilities which could render them unable to meet their basic needs. One of the guiding principles of the NSPP is universalism and inclusiveness; promoting appropriate measures to protect every Ugandan…

Uganda has a progressive employment legal regime, a reflection of the international standards of the International Labour Organization. However, enforcement of these laws has always posed a challenge because the dictates of demand and supply outweigh the aspirations of the laws and policies. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on…

Covid-19 is by far the biggest pandemic the world has faced in decades. In March 2020, Uganda joined the rest of the world to announce a nationwide lockdown, amongst other measures to contain the pandemic. This came shortly after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the Coronavirus a pandemic. This…

This brief is a guide to understanding the ILO Convention 190 and Recommendation 206 that recognise the right to a violence and harassment free world of work. Permanent link to this post (28 words, estimated 7 secs reading time)… Permanent link to this post (39 words, estimated 9 secs reading…