National Association of Women Organisations in Uganda (NAWOU)

Postal Address P.O Box 1663, Kampala, Uganda
Street Address Plot 1 Perryman's Gardens, Bakuli - off Hoima Road
Tel 256-41-258463/257730
Fax 256-41-345293
E-mail nawou@uol.co.ug
Web Address http://www.nawou.interconnection.org
Year Established 1992
Contacts Mrs. Florence Nekyon, Secretary General
Mrs. Peace Kyamureku, Deputy Secretary General
Mission To promote a co-ordinated network of women organisations for the efficient use of resources for the improvement of the status of women in Uganda.
Geographical area of operations Nationwide
Issues area of operations Leadership and decision making, poverty, peace and health.
Activities Lobbying and advocacy for women's interests, Research and publications, Marketing support, Training and capacity building, Micro finance, Women Resource center.
Affiliation(s) International Council of Women (ICW)
Dissemination NAWOU news, Women NGO directory-Uganda, Women CBO directory-Uganda, Who is she in Uganda
Target Audience Women
Additional Information The National Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the National Association of Women Organisations in Uganda, NAWOU, was granted SPECIAL Consultative Status by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations at its May 2001 session.
We are soliciting applications from capable individuals and recommendations of people, who are interested in representing NAWOU in establishing constructive consultative relations with the United Nations. Click here for details on the Call for Applications including the requirements and the Terms and Conditions. Deadline for application is 31st August 2001.

Women's Peace Train: NAWOU was the Uganda focal point for the Women's Peace Train project -- one of the activities to take place in Johannesburg during the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD), August 2002. In addition to marking the WSSD, the Peace Train project was an activity to mark 10 years of existence for NAWOU. Click here for a report on the Peace Train activities in Uganda.

NAWOU elects Third National Executive Committee
Since formation in 1992, NAWOU has gone through various stages of development. By 2005 the organization had reached maturity and members felt it was time to review performance and refocus the organization. A National Executive Committee (NEC) was set up with subcommittees comprising of:
  • Democracy and Good governance
  • Health and Women’s Rights.
  • Environmental Protection, Economic Empowerment and Capacity Building.
  • Mobilization, Networking and International Relations.
This year NAWOU elected their third NEC. High Court Judge and Human Rights Gender Activist Lady Justice Margaret Oguli-Oumo was appointed the new President of NAWOU. She is deputized by Mrs. Merinah Konyonyo who is an assistant Commissioner of Police and Head of Welfare in the Uganda Police Force. Mrs. Catherine Kabagambe is the National Treasurer while other members include Professor Victoria Mwaka, Mrs. Cecilia Engole, Ms. Imelda Kahangirwe, Ms. Appy Sempaka, Mrs. Lovisa Kabula, Mrs. Sarah Kyazze, Mrs. Evelyn Kasaza, Mrs. Pauline Lukwiya, Mrs. Miriam Kakurugusi and Hajati Madinah Zalwango.

It is hoped that NAWOU being an inclusive organization, will get most women in Uganda to learn and benefit from all opportunities possible. From the training programmes, micro-credit project, the marketing network and the upcoming Commonwealth meetings in 2007.

International Rural Women’s Day, 15th October 2006
The National Association of Women Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU) recently hosted the International Rural Women’s Day in Uganda. This year’s theme was “Rethink Poverty and Fight All Forms of Poverty”. Issues addressed were:

  1. Do rural women have access and control over resources?
  2. Are rural women using the resources available creatively?
  3. Do they have adequate information and exposure on their situation?
The focus of this year’s celebrations was to do something with women in rural communities to show them their role in contributing to the well being of their households and community is appreciated. The rural women were accorded dignity and visibility, because they are the majority and are also the most disadvantaged in terms of access to resources and means of development.





Last update: November-8, 2006