The International Women’s Day commemorated on the 8th of March annually is a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, violence, and abuse against women. This year’s international theme is, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” As the world becomes increasingly dependent on digital
Read More25th November 2022 Press Release on the Launch of 16 Days of Activism Today, the Women’s Probono Initiative (WPI) joins the rest of the world in the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the commemoration of International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women. These days are designated specifically to
Read More18th November 2022 MEDIA RELEASE ON THE COURT OF APPPEAL DECISION IN ABAYO JOSEPH WAIGO V ASERUA JACKLINE The Women’s Probono Initiative has analyzed the recent Court of Appeal judgement in the case of Ambayo Joseph Waigo vs. Aserua Jackline, Civil Appeal No. 100 of 2015. We acknowledge that there are some protective principles laid
Read MoreThe Women’s Probono Initiative has learnt of an internal memo issued by Kampala International University’s Western Campus, School of Nursing Sciences, mandating all female nurses and midwives to undergo a pregnancy test at a fee of UGX 5,000. This memo issued by the office of the Dean of the School of Nursing Sciences further restricts
Read MoreThe Women’s Probono Initiative joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) which is commemorated on the 11th of October every year. On this day we recognize that girls face unique sets of challenges and barriers that impede the realization of their aspirations and
Read MorePRESS STATEMENT 28th November 2021, Gulu – Uganda: The Women’s Probono Initiative (WPI) and Partners filed 2 Public Interest Cases in March 2020 challenging the Government’s failure to provide psychosocial support and community mental health support services in primary health care facilities in Uganda for women with mental disabilities that have suffered
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