Today marks a momentous celebration in Uganda as the nation comes together to honor International Women’s Day.
The festivities are taking place at Bukwiri Church of Uganda Primary School in Kyankwanzi District.
Uganda is embracing International Women’s Day 2025 with a renewed commitment to accelerate action for gender equality.
The strides made in promoting gender equality are inspiring, with significant achievements such as:
- Women’s Representation:
- Reducing Gender-Based Violence:
- Empowering Women Entrepreneurs:
- Digital Inclusion and Climate Action
The country is also working to:
- Extend broadband infrastructure
- Promote affirmative action for female ICT innovators
- Provide digital skills training for women and persons with disabilities
- Implement gender-responsive environmental policies
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025, “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality,” calls for bold and strategic interventions to forge a gender-equal future.
This message resonates deeply, reflecting the pressing need for progress in gender equality and women’s empowerment over the past 30 years.
The global community joins in this celebration, with the United Nations’ theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” serving as a rallying cry to accelerate progress toward gender equality, empowering women and girls, and dismantling systemic barriers and biases.
Let us come together to inspire change and champion gender equality in Uganda and around the world!
