School of Women and Gender Studies

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!”

The Dean School of Women and Gender Studies cordially invites you to Mr Julius Mugisa’s PhD public defence.

Supervisors

1. Dr. Sengendo May (PhD)               .

    School of Women and gender Studies,

    College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Makerere University

2. Dr. Lwasa Shuaib (PhD)                                       

     Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Climatic Sciences

     School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, CAES

      Makerere University                                                                                                                   

3. Assoc. Prof. Gorettie Nsubuga Nabanoga

    Deputy Principal
    Collage of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences    

   Makerere University

See Abstract below

The Dean School of Women and Gender Studies invites you to Ms. Catherine Anena’s PhD public defence.

Title of Thesis:  Privatization of Agricultural Extension Services: Implications for Gender Relations and Farmer Socio-economic Wellbeing. The Case of Mpigi and Wakiso Districts

Supervisors

1. Prof. Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo

2. Dr Margareta Espling

3. Dr.Consolata Kabonesa

The Dean School of Women and Gender Studies together with Isis-WICCE invite you to a public dialogue on the Millennium Development Goals.

Theme: Millennium Development Goals, the Post 2015 Development Agenda: Room for Gender Equality

Key Speakers:

1. Dr. Margaret Kakande, Ministry of Finance
2. Mr. Archie Luyimbazi, Makerere University

Guest of Honour: Hon. Miria Matembe

The Dean School of Women and Gender Studies in conjunction with UN Women and the Embassy of France in Uganda cordially invite you to a public dialogue on Women Empowerment. The Guest of Honour will be the French Ambassador to Uganda.

Theme: "In Partnership with Men and Boys in Empowering Women and Girls"

Key Speakers

1. Prof Slyvia Tamale - School of Law, Makerere University
2. Dr. Thelma Awori - Institute for Social Transformation
3. Ms Anna Adeke- Guild President Makerere University
4. Mr. Frank Muyambi - MUGSA  Gen. Secretary
5. Izetta Tuah Gbalee- International  Student  Representative (Liberia)
6. Mr. Hussin Maddan -  Rafiki   Theatre
7. Ms. Sophia Klumpp - AfriPads

Please see programme and poster below

The School of Women and Gender Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University is organizing a public dialogue to mark 16 days of activism on violence against women under the theme "From peace in the home to peace in the world; Let's Challenge militarism and end violence against women in 2013"

Topic to be discussed: Domestic Violence and the role of small Arms

The Dean, School of Women and Gender Studies cordially invites you to the PhD public defence for a members of staff at the School, Ms Ruth Nsibirano Kabwigu. Details on the thesis title, date, venue and time for her presentation are as follows;

Thesis title

Redefined Subordination: Interrogating Educated Women's Lived Experiences in Contemporary Urban Uganda

The Dean, School of Women and Gender Studies cordially invites you to the PhD public defence for a members of staff at the School, Ms Ruth Nsibirano Kabwigu

Details on the thesis title, date, venue and time for her presentation are as follows;

Thesis title

Gender Symbolism and Computer Uptake in Makerere University and Uganda Christian University: A students' Standpoint