Women

Not Alone: Diaspora Reaches Out to Victims of Gender-Based Violence

Monday, August 16, 2010
Not Alone: Diaspora Reaches Out to Victims of Gender-Based Violence

The Ugandan and Rwandan diaspora held an East African showcase to support women living with HIV and gender-based violence back home. »

Childbirth: Deadly Back Home

Sunday, August 15, 2010
Childbirth: Deadly Back Home

Today, an estimated 16 Ugandan women will die because of childbirth-related complications. Read Ugandans Abroad's blog Namirembe: Eyes On Women in Great Lakes to get the latest on the fight against maternal mortality. »

Bringing Uganda to America: East African Businesswomen Got the Goods

Thursday, August 12, 2010
Bringing Uganda to America: East African Businesswomen Got the Goods

East African entrepreneurs Harriet Zaffoni and Mary Agaba have found a special calling-- sharing beautiful Ugandan and Rwanda goods with people all over the world. »

This Friday: Celebrate Ugandan and Rwandan Artistic Crafts

Monday, August 9, 2010
This Friday: Celebrate Ugandan and Rwandan Artistic Crafts

Join Ugandans Abroad this Friday at a showcase celebrating the unique crafts of Rwanda and Ugandan, and support women living with HIV and/or facing gender-based violence. »

Ugandan Women Demonstrate For Free Elections

Saturday, July 31, 2010
Ugandan Women Demonstrate For Free Elections

Uganda women protested for fair elections at the Statehouse yesterday, after nationwide protests on Tuesday. 62 Ugandan women were arrested on Tuesday, and 60 were released on police bond Wednesday. Read our blog Namirembe for more details. »

Namirembe: African Union Summit & Maternal Health

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Namirembe: African Union Summit & Maternal Health

The 7-11 bombing in Kampala overshadowed the African Union's initial theme: maternal, child and infant health. But what does this mean for the security of African mothers? »