Uganda

Parliament

Formal or informal: Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs: Yes
The caucus is cross-party: Yes
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus: Yes
Link to rules: http://uwopa.or.ug/publication/uwopa-strategic-plan
Issues dealt with by the caucus: • Identify critical areas of political and economic concern especially to women and develop approaches and strategies to address them.

• Engender the Legislative processes in parliament and also address the gender gaps in all legislation

• Emancipate women in Uganda by empowering women members of parliament to carry out development activities in their constituencies and other areas of interest.

• Mobilise and encourage women to effectively participate in political and economic activities.

• Research, document and disseminate gender disaggregated data on women’s contribution and challenges at all levels.

• Encourage networking among women members of parliament world- wide, women parliamentary associations, women in local councils and link them with other individuals and groups with shared objectives.

• Form pressure groups that analyse, translate information for civic education on women issues, and enhance women’s access to, and control in political and economic spheres of life.
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action: Yes
The caucus has a communication plan: Yes

Contact / Address: Parliament Building, Room: E2-19,
Plot 16 - 18 Parliament Avenue, P.O Box 7178
Kampala
Uganda
Phone: No information available
Fax number: No information available
E-mail: [email protected]

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Web site: http://uwopa.or.ug/