School of Women and Gender Studies

The Dean School of Women and Gender Studies cordially invites you to the PhD public defence of Ms Kebirungi Harriet scheduled to take place on 31st January 2017 .

Thesis title: Gender Responsiveness of Access to and Utilization of Water and Sanitation Facilities at Makerere University and University of Dar es Salaam

Supervisors

1.       Dr Consolata Kabonesa  - School of Women and Gender Studies, MAK

2.       Prof. Livingstone Luboobi - MAK

3.       Prof. Majaliwa Jackson –Gilbert Mwanjalolo – UDSM

Opponent

 Assoc. Prof. Narathius Asingwire  -Department of Social Work and Social Administration, MAK

See abstract below

As we join the rest of the world to celebrate the International Women's Day, the School of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University is due to hold the above mentioned dialogue, focused on the just concluded elections.  The dialogue seeks to create space for the youth and other stakeholders to draw out key lessons from and for youth engagement from a gender perspective.

The School of Women and Gender Studies (SWGS), College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University in partnership with Isis-Women International Cross Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE) has been implementing a three-month Gender-Capacities enhancement outreach training programme.  Isis-WICCE is a feminist organisation that works with women in conflict and post conflict situations. The programme targeted enhancing the skills and knowledge of Isis-WICCE staff in Feminist and Gender analysis, research and documentation, planning and gender aware advocacy for gender responsive conflict resolution and peace building.

The training programme which was implemented in three months (June-August,2015) was part of SWGS’s outreach programme that targets creating a formidable force of intellectuals with the ability to comprehend gender dynamics, plan and advocate for gender equality from an informed position. The closing ceremony will enable participants to reflect on their critical role as actors in the women’s movement as well as commit themselves to the common cause of attaining substantive gender  equality in the country.

Details below

UN Women has released a major report, Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016: Transforming Economies, Realizing Rights, which brings together human rights and economic policymaking to call for far-reaching changes to the global policy agenda that will transform economies and make women’s rights and equality a reality.  

Progress makes the case that the alternative economic agenda it outlines would not only create fairer societies, it would also create new sectors of employment, for instance in the care economy.

The report is being published as the international community comes together to define a transformative new agenda for sustainable development, 20 years after the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, which set out an ambitious agenda to advance gender equality.

Through solid, in-depth analysis and data, this evidence-based report provides ten key recommendations for actions that governments and others can take in order to move towards an economy that truly works for women, to the benefit of all.

Progress sets out a vision of a global economy fit for women, where they have equal access to productive resources and social protection, which provides them with sufficient income to support an adequate standard of living. 

The report informs a great part of the School of Women and Gender Studies curriculum and will guide future course reviews and design of new courses that are best geared towards the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

It  will be launched on Friday, June 19, 2015. 

See below details on the report 

Since 2010, the School of Women and Gender Studies has been running a Post Graduate Diploma in Gender and Local Economic Development (GLED) as a course that is fully incorporated in the Makerere University teaching programmes.  The course has been implemented with the assistance of a number of institutions like: the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development; the Ministry of Local Government; Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development; National Gender Resource Team; UN Women; UN Joint Programme on Gender Equality; and UNCDF.

As part of the process to enhance the course, the School has put in place a GLED taskforce comprised of the Dean; Dr. May Sengendo (current Coordinator); Dr. Florence Muhanguzi and Dr. Tabitha Mulyampiti to spearhead the review.  

The School will hold a workshop to review the programme on Monday, June 15, 2015 starting at 8.30 a.m.

See details on the review process in the attachment below.

The School of Women and Gender Studies will hold a public debate on Gender Parity on 17^th June, 2015 at Metropole Hotel in Kololo. The public debate will provide a forum for interaction of diverse actors - civil society, academia, politicians, government, and the private sector with the purpose of elevating the narrative on gender parity to constitute a strong vote in the public domain.

Theme: Gender Parity: Reclaiming Uganda Women’s voice on Representation

Expected panelists include; Hon. Irene Ovonji Odida- FIDA (U); Hon. Sheila Kawamara- Member UWONET; Assoc. Prof. Josephine Ahikire- Dean, School of Women & Gender Studies; Mr. Arthur Larok- Action Aid International Uganda; Hon. Betty Amongi, Chairperson Uganda Women Parliamentarians Association (UWOPA); Ms. Zaminah Malole, Member - Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC); Dr Aramanzan Madanda, Development Consultant

Moderator: Dr Tabitha Mulyampiti, School of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University

See details on the event in the attachment below.

UN Women, in collaboration with the French Embassy and the School of Women and Gender Studies are organizing the screening of a documentary on Gender and Climate Change at Makerere University , followed by a panel discussion.

The School of Women and Gender Studies Makerere University in conjunction with mentoring and empowerment program for young women (MEMPROW) has organized a public dialogue in commemoration of the women's day

Theme: Intimate partner violence among students.

Speakers:   

1. Ms Evelyn Letiyo from UNFPA
2. Naidine Raissa from UN Women
3. Sarah Nakame from MEMPROW

You are invited for the first CHUSS Lunchtime Seminar Series scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, 18^th February 2015 in the School of Women and Gender Studies Conference Hall.

Presenter: Dr Paul Bukuluki

Department: Social Work and Social Administration

School: Social Sciences

Topic: “When I steal, it is for the benefit of me and you”: Is collectivism engendering corruption in Uganda?

UN Women in collaboration with the School of Women and Gender Studies of Makerere University, UNESCO, UNICEF, the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is organizing a one-day conference on Education and Training for Women and Girls.

The conference will take place at the Senate Building, Makerere University, on Thursday 19th February, 2015 from 8:30 to 5:00pm.

It will bring together a wide range of stakeholders from the government, UN, civil society, development partners, academia and students to discuss a number of topics related to Education and Training for Women and Girls such as:

1. Women in science and technology
2. Creating enabling learning environment for Women and Girls
3. Gender friendly pedagogies and the need for female involvement in education.

There is room for 20 students, particularly female students from the Sciences to attend the conference.

NB: The conference is one of activities organized to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted by 189 member States in 1995 as a global agenda for advancing women’s human rights, gender equality and the empowerment of women; and the Beijing + 20 Campaign in Uganda was launched on 31st July 2014 under the theme; “Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity. Picture it!”