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The family of UWOPA and its associate members during a press briefing on 15th January 2015, hailed President Yoweri Museveni for respecting the constitutional provision that calls for 10-40% women representation at all leadership positions by appointing Hon Lumunba Kasule Justice to the position of Secretary General (SG), and Hon Nsereko Rosemary Namayanja as Treasurer respectively. The Chairperson UWOPA called up all political parties to emulate the good practice of governance in recognizing women as potential and able leaders at all leadership levels
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1.0 Introduction and statement of the problem

Each year around the world, 16 Days of Activism is celebrated from 25th November to 10th December 2014. The days include the commemoration of the days of observance of Human Rights, World AIDs Day among others. Various events take place to highlight the economic, political and social achievements of women. Governments, Civil Society Organizations, Institutions, Development Partners, Women’s Groups, the Private Sector and the Media participate in commemorating the day. Read more about Statement for the 16 Days of Activism 2014 by UWOPA

UWOPA launched the mentoring projected supported by DIAKONIA on 14th /15th October 2014. The project is aimed at implementing a mentoring project to build the capacity of grass root women and girls to take up leadership positions both at the local and national levels. The project aims at creating a cadre of energetic women equipped with knowledge and skills who can influence positive changes in their communities once they take up leadership positions, the project is for six months.
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UWOPA in partnership with FOWODE held a joint dialogue on the budget speech and the new proposed taxes in the Bugdet 2014/15. The objective of the dialogue session was to try and understand the gender perspectives and the implication of the budget to women and to the over all Ugandans. The minister while reading the budget last month highlighted several taxes with justification that the economy's tax base should be increased since many donors have cut funds due to the recent passing of the Anti Homosexuality Bill. Read more about UWOPA holds dialogue on the new proposed taxes on the Budget 2014/15