Forum for Women in Democracy Uganda

Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE ) is proud to announce her new Board of Directors elected into office on Tuesday 22 nd January 2013. The new board will serve for 3 years and their term expires in 2015.   This is an exciting time for FOWODE as our new Board members bring diverse, inspiring perspectives and wide-ranging experiences, as well as significant achievements in their fields of expertise. We believe each of these highly qualified gallant women will uniquely contribute to strengthening FOWODE’s ability to achieve it mission and goals as their commitment to the cause of women’s’ empowerment still remains unquestionable.   Solome Nakaweesi Kimbugwe the Board Chairperson is a Feminist Activist, she was elected back into this position having been elected chair in 2009.   Solome who holds a Masters degree in Development Studies and a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, previously worked as the Executive Director for Akina Mama Wa Africa (AMWA) and Uganda Women’s Ne

One of the founder members of Forum for Women in Democracy , Winnie Byanyima has been appointed as the next leader of OXFAM International , a job she will take on starting April 2013.  On behalf of the Founder members, the board, management and staff of FOWODE , we congratulate Winnie on her new appointment which has thrilled not only Uganda but also the region and the globe. As an organization that advocates for the increased numbers and visibility of women in decision making, FOWODE is elated that her leadership virtues continue to move her to places beyond any of our wildest imaginations and that she continues opening doors for many other women in Uganda.  FOWODE commends Winnie Byanyima for her diligence, transformational leadership attributes, and passion for women’s rights, gender equality and social justice. Her new appointment raises the profile of women and girls in Uganda and beyond and is a clear signal of the global appreciation of women’s leadership capabilit

As the year begun, Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) participated in the Black Monday campaign which involved “vending” of Black Monday flyers and newspapers on 7th July 2013. Patricia Munabi Babiiha the Executive Director of FOWODE and Robinah Rubimbwa Executive Director of the Center for Women in Governance ( CEWIGO ) as well as FOWODE Staff were stationed in Ntinda and the Nakawa road – Ssemawata junction respectively. They were backed up by Carol Namagembe of FOWODE, Rachel Okuja of CEWIGO in Ntinda and Emmanuel Kashaija at Semawata. All the 96 copies of the newspaper and hundreds of flyers were given out to motorists, boda boda cyclists, pedestrians, shop attendants, security guards, a saloon owner and passengers in Matatus and 2 Pioneer buses. Click on this Link to Watch the full Video: Black Monday Video Many who received the information were positive about the whole idea / campaign – giving words of encouragement. Some of the feedback and comments received from th