Women’s Parliament in Uganda Focuses on Social and Economic Transformation

KAMPALA, Uganda – The Parliament of Uganda has successfully held its second Women’s Parliament, bringing together over 500 women leaders from across the country to discuss the theme: Consolidating Women's Social and Economic Transformation in Uganda.

The event, which took place on [insert date], was officially opened by Speaker of Parliament Anita Among. During her address, she emphasized the need for women leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue on issues that directly affect women at the grassroots level, particularly in the areas of social and economic empowerment.

“We must continue working towards a society where women are empowered to lead, innovate, and thrive. Our deliberations today should focus on how to bring about tangible change for women on the ground, ensuring that their voices are heard in every policy, decision, and development initiative," said Speaker Among.

The Women’s Parliament session saw the election of Hon. Hajjati Faridah Kibowa as the Speaker of the 2nd Women’s Parliament, while Hon. Mackline Natukwasa was elected Deputy Speaker. Their election marks a significant milestone in Uganda's journey toward enhancing women's political representation and leadership.

During the event, the women leaders discussed a wide array of issues, from tackling gender inequality to improving access to economic opportunities and education for women. The conference aimed at fostering collaboration between women leaders across political, social, and economic sectors to drive Uganda’s national development agenda, with a special focus on women’s empowerment.

This session of the Women’s Parliament highlights Uganda's ongoing commitment to ensuring that women play a key role in the country’s social, political, and economic development. The gathering also underscored the importance of continued advocacy for policies that promote gender equality and women’s rights in every facet of society.

As the country moves forward with these discussions, there is growing optimism that the decisions made will lead to significant strides in achieving women’s social and economic transformation in Uganda.