Forum for Women in Democracy Uganda

Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga was on 19 th May 2011, elected the Speaker of the 9 th Parliament after receiving 302 votes defeating Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi who scored 57 votes. Witnessing this historical moment were representatives from Forum for Women in Democracy, and other women activists. On announcing her as winner, the women’s activists were seen hugging and shaking hands, a sign that this is not only a victory for Hon. Kadaga but for all the women of Uganda regardless of political affiliation, religion, class.  “This is a historic moment for the women of Uganda. Hon. Kadaga has broken the barriers to women’s participation in leadership and her victory is an indication of the trust that the Members of Parliament have in her capabilities and competencies.  We are glad to have been a part of this historic moment, we now have a woman occupying the 3 rd most important office in Uganda” stated Patricia Munabi Babiiha.  Hon. Kadaga, a re-known women rights activist, is the first

  Women & men take part in the women's vigil for peace walk 09th may 2011 Clad in white , holding pans, plates, spoons and placards, the women of Uganda this morning sounded their voice to condemn excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies which saw 9 people killed, injury of more than 100 persons and destruction of property as citizens’ demanded for government’s response to address increased commodity prices.    “We are carrying saucepans to show government that with high food prices, it is becoming impossible to sufficiently feed our families” stated Julie Luutu an activist from Forum for Women in Democracy and when asked on why they were wearing white Julie said the women chose white because it was a neutral color that won’t be associated with any political party in Uganda.   In what was dubbed as a women's vigil for peace , the women walked from Kira Rd Police stretching to Yusuf Lule and Acacia Roads and back to the playgrounds, where they