UN Women Uganda
@unwomenuganda
@UN_Women is the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Tweets are from our country office in Uganda.
Atuhaire Moreen, a student from @NyakasuraSchool, says the #AGCCI Camp at @MMU_Uganda inspired her to use coding skills to tackle community challenges like #GBV. She hopes to build websites that support survivors and promote change. @AGCCIAfrica_1 #GirlsCanCode #MuwalaWaDigito
#EducUg| With a goal of closing digital divide, the @unwomenuganda working with @GovUganda spearheaded an initiative to train girls aged 17-25 years Coding. For this 3rd phase, the learners are being trained in developing websites and Mobile applications. #AGCCIUg
This week,32 gender experts were trained on Gender in Humanitarian Action & Gender Age Markers in Kisoro & Adjumani with support from UN Women.The training builds capacity to apply gender equality across all phases of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle. @OPMUganda @refugeelawproj
Today, @PaulinaUNWomen, the Country Rep & team met with @usmissionuganda officials, led by Uganda @PEPFAR Coordinator Mary Borgman, to explore collaboration on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and addressing the gendered impact of HIV/AIDS—especially among adolescent girls.
In Uganda, literacy programs supported by UN Women are transforming lives, fostering unity between refugees and host communities, and building a shared future. More 👉 africa.unwomen.org/en/stories/new… #Refugees #LiteracyForAll #GenderEquality
📢 Hot off the press! Catch our April–June 2025 highlights: advancing women’s leadership, #AFRSD11 moments & girls in tech with #AGCCI. 📬 Read more: africa.unwomen.org/en/digital-lib…
The world’s financial system must deliver #ForAllWomenAndGirls. At #FFD4, @UN_Women calls for bold action to close the $420B gender financing gap. Gender equality isn’t just a goal—it’s an investment in our future. 🎥 @unwomenchief on why #FFD4 must deliver for women and girls
On this #WomenInDiplomacyDay, we reaffirm the power of dialogue, inclusion, & gender-responsive diplomacy. Women's voices at the table lead to more peaceful, resilient, & just societies. — @PaulinaUNWomen, @unwomenuganda Country Rep. #WomenInDiplomacy #Peace #WomenUganda2025+
Honoured to meet @Pius_Achanga, VC of @MMU_Uganda, on the sidelines of the #AGCCI Coding Camp! We discussed how to sustain girls’ access to #Tech skills in the region—ensuring they don’t just join the digital future, they lead it. 💻🌍 #MuwalaWaDigito @MoICT_Ug @Educ_SportsUg
Girls in #tech aren't just the future — they're the now. At the ongoing #AGCCI Phase III Coding Camp at @MMU_Uganda, we’re sparking digital journeys & closing the gender digital divide—one girl at a time. #MuwalaWaDigito #GirlsCanCode 💻 @Educ_SportsUg @MoICT_Ug @Mglsd_UG
🔥 Last evening, 60+ girls (17–25) at the @unwomenuganda-supported #AGCCI coding camp at @MMU_Uganda gathered around a campfire to unpack gender issues & explore ICT/STEM careers. Such safe spaces inspire more girls to pursue futures in tech! 💻✨ #MuwalawaDigito @AGCCIAfrica_1
The 3rd Phase of the African Girls Can Code camp is ongoing at @MMU_Uganda Saaka Campus, Fort Portal). @unwomenuganda, in collaboration with @Educ_SportsUg, @MoICT_Ug, @Mglsd_UG, and @GenderUnitMoES, is leading to ensure girls aged 17-25 are equipped with ICT and Coding skills.