Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for All Ugandans

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Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans

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UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016

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Table of Contents Acronyms 3 Foreword from the Patron 5 Message from the Chairperson 6 Executive Summary 7 1.0 Background. 1.1 About UWOPA 1.2 Main accomplishments 2.0 Uganda Women’s Parliamentary Association - Strategic Plan 2011-2016 9 2.1 Vision 2.2 Mission 2.3 Values and Principles 2.4 Strategy for Implementation of the Vision and Mission 9 3.0 Strategic Areas of focus in the 9th Parliament 11 4.0 SWOT Analysis 17 Appendix (i) Annual Work plan…………………………………………………………………..……………… Appendix (ii) 6years’ strategic Plan Budget……………………………………………………………..…... Appendix (iii) The Logical Framework……………………………………………………………..……………..

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UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 society, the academia, the executive and the donors to galvanize various Foreword from the Patron mechanisms to realize the necessary desired change. After realizing that one of the factors constraining women’s access to leader- Women’s presence in parliaments around the world is a reality that is impact- ship in Parliament was our rules of procedures, I worked with UWOPA to ing on the social, political and economic fabric of nations and of the world. ensure that the rule of procedure was amended to provide for a quota Yet, their access to these important legislative structures, learning how to work system that enables women to access leadership positions in the committees within them, and the extent to which they impact on and through them, remains of Parliament. The rule was then amended providing for a minimum of 40% serious challenges. A concerted effort is needed to target all stages of of all leadership positions being reserved for women. With these, we can women’s political participation, from the moment they decide they want to run work through the committees to effect change that we so desire. Furthermore, for public office, through each step till they reach that designated office, and we have partnered with UNDP to reform the budget process and integrate thereafter to ensure that as members of parliaments, they have the means and gender responsive budgeting, an initiative I launched recently. We are now Acronyms needed resources to impact positively and constructively on the advancement working to amend the budget Act with the aim of ensuring that all budgets of their nation. presented before parliament both in the plenary and in committees are accompanied by the Gender Equity certificate. I have also embarked on the UWOPA Uganda Women Parliamentary Association The Uganda experience has proved that once present in substantial numbers, institutional reform of parliament, to ensure that the working environment NDP National Development Plan and willing to act together on behalf of women, women MPs can move beyond within parliament is women friendly. I have directed that a baby care centre MDG Millennium Development Goals the perception they are subjected to, as well as be enabled to form interactive be opened for breast feeding mothers and also by being flexible to allow CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination and strategic partnerships both within the legislatures and outside them. On women leave early when the plenary hours exceed 6pm. crucial women’s issues, I have realized that a critical mass makes it easier to against Women As the patron of UWOPA, I want to reaffirm my commitment to supporting CWLA Common Women Legislative Agenda cross party lines, and has enabled the women particularly reach out to their male colleagues. The presence of women as a united voice has also multiplied the mission and vision of UWOPA. I will work to garner support for the work PDCO Planning and Development Coodination Office the possibilities and extent of their outreach to civil society organizations, of UWOPA and I call upon all stakeholders, especially the donors, to support AWEPA European Parliamentalian for Africa which, in turn, has enhanced the momentum required in impacting on the legis- the implementation of this strategic plan. POPSEC Population Secretariate lature and its policies.

Acronyms Acronyms LC Local Councils MP Member of Parliament I am happy to note that, through UWOPA, women inside parliament are orga- GBV Gender Based Violence Rt. Hon. Alitwala Rebecca Kadaga (MP) nizing, mobilizing, motivating and advancing women’s agenda from inside the CSO Civil Society Organizations Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda legislatures. They are devising strategies and taking actions to promote issues relevant to women and facilitating changes in the plenary and through different committees. They are working with our key partners in the civil // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // iii // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 1 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016

society, the academia, the executive and the donors to galvanize various Foreword from the Patron mechanisms to realize the necessary desired change. After realizing that one of the factors constraining women’s access to leader- Women’s presence in parliaments around the world is a reality that is impact- ship in Parliament was our rules of procedures, I worked with UWOPA to ing on the social, political and economic fabric of nations and of the world. ensure that the rule of procedure was amended to provide for a quota Yet, their access to these important legislative structures, learning how to work system that enables women to access leadership positions in the committees within them, and the extent to which they impact on and through them, remains of Parliament. The rule was then amended providing for a minimum of 40% serious challenges. A concerted effort is needed to target all stages of of all leadership positions being reserved for women. With these, we can women’s political participation, from the moment they decide they want to run work through the committees to effect change that we so desire. Furthermore, for public office, through each step till they reach that designated office, and we have partnered with UNDP to reform the budget process and integrate thereafter to ensure that as members of parliaments, they have the means and gender responsive budgeting, an initiative I launched recently. We are now needed resources to impact positively and constructively on the advancement working to amend the budget Act with the aim of ensuring that all budgets of their nation. presented before parliament both in the plenary and in committees are accompanied by the Gender Equity certificate. I have also embarked on the The Uganda experience has proved that once present in substantial numbers, institutional reform of parliament, to ensure that the working environment and willing to act together on behalf of women, women MPs can move beyond within parliament is women friendly. I have directed that a baby care centre the perception they are subjected to, as well as be enabled to form interactive be opened for breast feeding mothers and also by being flexible to allow and strategic partnerships both within the legislatures and outside them. On women leave early when the plenary hours exceed 6pm. crucial women’s issues, I have realized that a critical mass makes it easier to cross party lines, and has enabled the women particularly reach out to their As the patron of UWOPA, I want to reaffirm my commitment to supporting male colleagues. The presence of women as a united voice has also multiplied the mission and vision of UWOPA. I will work to garner support for the work the possibilities and extent of their outreach to civil society organizations, of UWOPA and I call upon all stakeholders, especially the donors, to support which, in turn, has enhanced the momentum required in impacting on the legis- the implementation of this strategic plan. lature and its policies. I am happy to note that, through UWOPA, women inside parliament are orga- Rt. Hon. Alitwala Rebecca Kadaga (MP) nizing, mobilizing, motivating and advancing women’s agenda from inside the Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda legislatures. They are devising strategies and taking actions to promote issues relevant to women and facilitating changes in the plenary and through different committees. They are working with our key partners in the civil // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 1 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 and rolling out cancer screenings in our constituencies—to society, the academia, the executive and the donors to galvanize various making sure that budgets and plans work for women, we are mechanisms to realize the necessary desired change. Message from the Chairperson guided by our Strategic Plan to deliver on a promise. At this moment of historic change and social revolution, we cannot After realizing that one of the factors constraining women’s access to leader- leave women out. The full participation of women expands possi- Women’s presence in parliaments around the world is a reality that is impact- ship in Parliament was our rules of procedures, I worked with UWOPA to development, Finance, Trade and Education, the needed drive, direction and base for future bilities for democracy, justice and sustainable development. This is ing on the social, political and economic fabric of nations and of the world. ensure that the rule of procedure was amended to provide for a quota among others, all strategic for women’s emanci- work, partnership, networking and overall why UWOPA will focus on her comparative advantage to lead in Yet, their access to these important legislative structures, learning how to work system that enables women to access leadership positions in the committees pation are all headed by women!! What better management of projects and proposals of the campaign for legal reforms, gender responsive budgeting and within them, and the extent to which they impact on and through them, remains of Parliament. The rule was then amended providing for a minimum of 40% opportunities can there be, to achieve more for UWOPA. Our vision is to enhance and sustain oversight functions of monitoring and ensuring accountability to serious challenges. A concerted effort is needed to target all stages of of all leadership positions being reserved for women. With these, we can women in the corridors of Power dominated by women’s effective participation in leadership and women by the executive branch of government. women’s political participation, from the moment they decide they want to run work through the committees to effect change that we so desire. Furthermore, women than at this memorable time? decision making through a systematic approach I am determined that UWOPA will lead and inspire national action for public office, through each step till they reach that designated office, and we have partnered with UNDP to reform the budget process and integrate of building the capacity of women in politics, on gender equality, bringing together new energies and talents, thereafter to ensure that as members of parliaments, they have the means and gender responsive budgeting, an initiative I launched recently. We are now This Strategic Plan provides the roadmap and mobilizing, lobbying, advocating, and skills and encouraging men and women from different backgrounds to needed resources to impact positively and constructively on the advancement working to amend the budget Act with the aim of ensuring that all budgets direction for UWOPA programs in the 9th development and intensifying our oversight join in this shared Endeavour. For my part, I will work to galvanise of their nation. presented before parliament both in the plenary and in committees are Parliament. These will be implemented with the functions by demanding for transparency and our advantage in Parliament to ensure that we translate these accompanied by the Gender Equity certificate. I have also embarked on the aim of building the capacity and capabilities accountability. strategic positions women ministers occupy to impact on the policy The Uganda experience has proved that once present in substantial numbers, institutional reform of parliament, to ensure that the working environment of women parliamentarians to enable them During the past year, we’ve benefited from an outcomes for women. On these aims, my commitment is unquestion- and willing to act together on behalf of women, women MPs can move beyond within parliament is women friendly. I have directed that a baby care centre influence the legislative, budgetary and policy outpouring of goodwill and support from our able, my determination unwavering and my zeal firmer than ever. the perception they are subjected to, as well as be enabled to form interactive be opened for breast feeding mothers and also by being flexible to allow making processes in Parliament and to facili- Speaker Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga. We are also I implore all of you to join us to achieve this noble cause-either, and strategic partnerships both within the legislatures and outside them. On women leave early when the plenary hours exceed 6pm. tate them in carrying out their oversight grateful for the Parliament of Uganda which has through funding our activities, offering specialized guidance, or just crucial women’s issues, I have realized that a critical mass makes it easier to functions through engaging in effective embraced the inclusion of gender responsive giving us feedback and suggestions. cross party lines, and has enabled the women particularly reach out to their As the patron of UWOPA, I want to reaffirm my commitment to supporting Chair Person _ UWOPA monitoring of the implementation of govern- budgeting and the amendment of the rules of male colleagues. The presence of women as a united voice has also multiplied the mission and vision of UWOPA. I will work to garner support for the work Hon. Betty Amongi (MP Oyam South) ment programs in Uganda. procedures of Parliament providing for 40% Betty Amongi, MP Oyam South the possibilities and extent of their outreach to civil society organizations, of UWOPA and I call upon all stakeholders, especially the donors, to support representation of women in all parliamentry Chair Person, UWOPA. which, in turn, has enhanced the momentum required in impacting on the legis- the implementation of this strategic plan. I am thrilled to be the Chairperson of Uganda Women We have developed this Strategic Plan to leadership positions of committees. I am proud of lature and its policies. Rt. Hon. Alitwala Rebecca Kadaga (MP) Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) at this historical guide our work in the next five years. what we’ve accomplished together; from advanc- I am happy to note that, through UWOPA, women inside parliament are orga- Peaker of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda moment of our politics where women are making real The Plan highlights the broad objectives that ing women’s agenda within the house—to nizing, mobilizing, motivating and advancing women’s agenda from inside the strides towards women’s empowerment!! At a time UWOPA Endeavour’s to pursue, as well as the conducting capacity building trainings—to effec- legislatures. They are devising strategies and taking actions to promote issues where Parliament is headed by the first woman Speaker activities and indicators for measuring tive campaign for inclusion of gender responsive relevant to women and facilitating changes in the plenary and through and first woman clerk; where strategic Ministries of performance and achievements. It is envis- budgeting in our national budget different committees. They are working with our key partners in the civil Health, Water and environment, Energy and mineral aged that the Strategic Plan will provide processes—to campaign on maternal health // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 2 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 3 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 and rolling out cancer screenings in our constituencies—to making sure that budgets and plans work for women, we are Message from the Chairperson guided by our Strategic Plan to deliver on a promise. At this moment of historic change and social revolution, we cannot leave women out. The full participation of women expands possi- development, Finance, Trade and Education, the needed drive, direction and base for future bilities for democracy, justice and sustainable development. This is among others, all strategic for women’s emanci- work, partnership, networking and overall why UWOPA will focus on her comparative advantage to lead in pation are all headed by women!! What better management of projects and proposals of the campaign for legal reforms, gender responsive budgeting and opportunities can there be, to achieve more for UWOPA. Our vision is to enhance and sustain oversight functions of monitoring and ensuring accountability to women in the corridors of Power dominated by women’s effective participation in leadership and women by the executive branch of government. women than at this memorable time? decision making through a systematic approach I am determined that UWOPA will lead and inspire national action of building the capacity of women in politics, on gender equality, bringing together new energies and talents, This Strategic Plan provides the roadmap and mobilizing, lobbying, advocating, and skills and encouraging men and women from different backgrounds to direction for UWOPA programs in the 9th development and intensifying our oversight join in this shared Endeavour. For my part, I will work to galvanise Parliament. These will be implemented with the functions by demanding for transparency and our advantage in Parliament to ensure that we translate these aim of building the capacity and capabilities accountability. strategic positions women ministers occupy to impact on the policy of women parliamentarians to enable them During the past year, we’ve benefited from an outcomes for women. On these aims, my commitment is unquestion- influence the legislative, budgetary and policy outpouring of goodwill and support from our able, my determination unwavering and my zeal firmer than ever. making processes in Parliament and to facili- Speaker Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga. We are also I implore all of you to join us to achieve this noble cause-either, tate them in carrying out their oversight grateful for the Parliament of Uganda which has through funding our activities, offering specialized guidance, or just Chair Person _ UWOPA functions through engaging in effective embraced the inclusion of gender responsive giving us feedback and suggestions. Hon. Betty Amongi (MP Oyam South) monitoring of the implementation of govern- budgeting and the amendment of the rules of ment programs in Uganda. procedures of Parliament providing for 40% Betty Amongi, MP Oyam South representation of women in all parliamentry Chair Person, UWOPA. I am thrilled to be the Chairperson of Uganda Women We have developed this Strategic Plan to leadership positions of committees. I am proud of Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) at this historical guide our work in the next five years. what we’ve accomplished together; from advanc- moment of our politics where women are making real The Plan highlights the broad objectives that ing women’s agenda within the house—to strides towards women’s empowerment!! At a time UWOPA Endeavour’s to pursue, as well as the conducting capacity building trainings—to effec- where Parliament is headed by the first woman Speaker activities and indicators for measuring tive campaign for inclusion of gender responsive and first woman clerk; where strategic Ministries of performance and achievements. It is envis- budgeting in our national budget Health, Water and environment, Energy and mineral aged that the Strategic Plan will provide processes—to campaign on maternal health

// Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 3 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 and rolling out cancer screenings in our constituencies—to making sure that budgets and plans work for women, we are guided by our Strategic Plan to deliver on a promise. At this moment of historic change and social revolution, we cannot leave women out. The full participation of women expands possi- development, Finance, Trade and Education, the needed drive, direction and base for future bilities for democracy, justice and sustainable development. This is among others, all strategic for women’s emanci- work, partnership, networking and overall why UWOPA will focus on her comparative advantage to lead in pation are all headed by women!! What better management of projects and proposals of the campaign for legal reforms, gender responsive budgeting and opportunities can there be, to achieve more for UWOPA. Our vision is to enhance and sustain oversight functions of monitoring and ensuring accountability to women in the corridors of Power dominated by women’s effective participation in leadership and women by the executive branch of government. women than at this memorable time? decision making through a systematic approach I am determined that UWOPA will lead and inspire national action of building the capacity of women in politics, on gender equality, bringing together new energies and talents, This Strategic Plan provides the roadmap and mobilizing, lobbying, advocating, and skills and encouraging men and women from different backgrounds to direction for UWOPA programs in the 9th development and intensifying our oversight join in this shared Endeavour. For my part, I will work to galvanise Parliament. These will be implemented with the functions by demanding for transparency and our advantage in Parliament to ensure that we translate these The UWOPA Executive after being elected into office _ July 2011. aim of building the capacity and capabilities accountability. strategic positions women ministers occupy to impact on the policy of women parliamentarians to enable them During the past year, we’ve benefited from an outcomes for women. On these aims, my commitment is unquestion- influence the legislative, budgetary and policy outpouring of goodwill and support from our able, my determination unwavering and my zeal firmer than ever. making processes in Parliament and to facili- Speaker Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga. We are also I implore all of you to join us to achieve this noble cause-either, tate them in carrying out their oversight grateful for the Parliament of Uganda which has through funding our activities, offering specialized guidance, or just functions through engaging in effective embraced the inclusion of gender responsive giving us feedback and suggestions. monitoring of the implementation of govern- budgeting and the amendment of the rules of ment programs in Uganda. procedures of Parliament providing for 40% Betty Amongi, MP Oyam South representation of women in all parliamentry Chair Person, UWOPA. I am thrilled to be the Chairperson of Uganda Women We have developed this Strategic Plan to leadership positions of committees. I am proud of Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) at this historical guide our work in the next five years. what we’ve accomplished together; from advanc- moment of our politics where women are making real The Plan highlights the broad objectives that ing women’s agenda within the house—to strides towards women’s empowerment!! At a time UWOPA Endeavour’s to pursue, as well as the conducting capacity building trainings—to effec- where Parliament is headed by the first woman Speaker activities and indicators for measuring tive campaign for inclusion of gender responsive and first woman clerk; where strategic Ministries of performance and achievements. It is envis- budgeting in our national budget Health, Water and environment, Energy and mineral aged that the Strategic Plan will provide processes—to campaign on maternal health Somme of the UWOPA male MPs who came to witness the election process _ July 2011.

// Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 4 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 and rolling out cancer screenings in our constituencies—to UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 making sure that budgets and plans work for women, we are guided by our Strategic Plan to deliver on a promise. Executive Summary At this moment of historic change and social revolution, we cannot Effective participation in the plenary and parliamentary Several strategies where developed to move UWOPA agenda areas were recognized as key to UWOPAs realization of her Mission in the leave women out. The full participation of women expands possi- committees: foreword including passage of laws that promote the rights of future. Significant among these are: development, Finance, Trade and Education, the needed drive, direction and base for future bilities for democracy, justice and sustainable development. This is ganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) was Women MPs will advocate for women’s issues during plenary and in their respec- among others, all strategic for women’s emanci- work, partnership, networking and overall why UWOPA will focus on her comparative advantage to lead in women and commitment to ensure oversight for the enforcement of • The need for UWOPA to focus her energies on areas of her U established during the National Resistance Council (1989); the 5th all the current gender legislation and policies. Further, our focus on comparative advantage; harnessing the much needed leverage for other tive Parliamentary Committees. MPs will be trained to analyze bills and budgets pation are all headed by women!! What better management of projects and proposals of the campaign for legal reforms, gender responsive budgeting and Parliament of Uganda. At the onset of the 8th Parliament, UWOPA gender responsive budgeting seeks to influence the allocation of women organizations to advocate for engendered laws and policies. for gender concerns so as to influence legislation and policy. Gender champions opportunities can there be, to achieve more for UWOPA. Our vision is to enhance and sustain oversight functions of monitoring and ensuring accountability to developed the Strategic Plan 2006-2011; focusing her energies resources to promote key aspects of these protocols, instruments, • The need for women MPs to enhance their skills in gender resource budget- will lobby committee chairpersons on key advocacy issues for the advancement of women in the corridors of Power dominated by women’s effective participation in leadership and women by the executive branch of government. towards the achievement of the Organization’s objectives set therein. national plans and policies for the advancement of women. Lastly ing (GRB); in order to influence resource allocation through their participation in women. In particular, UWOPA will target the Committees on Gender, Labour and women than at this memorable time? decision making through a systematic approach I am determined that UWOPA will lead and inspire national action Through this Plan the women MPs sought to use Parliament as a the re-adoption of the Roundtables as an effective initiative of the the various Parliamentary Committees. Social Development, HIV/AIDs and other related matters, Social Services and platform to address the needs and concerns of Ugandan women. The of building the capacity of women in politics, on gender equality, bringing together new energies and talents, 8th Parliament, demonstrates the women MPs desire to hasten the • The significance of exploiting avenues for oversight to enhance service Equal Opportunities, in order to realize the objectives of the Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan provides the roadmap and mobilizing, lobbying, advocating, and skills and encouraging men and women from different backgrounds to Plan was reviewed in December 2010 and with the advent of the 9th processes of realizing Uganda’s commitments to the welfare of delivery at the local council levels. • In regard to peace and conflict resolution, UWOPA recognizes the value direction for UWOPA programs in the 9th development and intensifying our oversight join in this shared Endeavour. For my part, I will work to galvanise Parliament, UWOPA embarked on a new strategy to respond to the women; both at the national, regional and international level. Identification of focal MPs on relevant committees: The UWOPA Executive after being elected into office _ July 2011. existing challenges and changing times. of the involvement of women in peace building and the need influence the PRDP Parliament. These will be implemented with the functions by demanding for transparency and our advantage in Parliament to ensure that we translate these budget allocations, to address the needs and concerns of women in peace Round table members will further identify other fellow MPs on relevant aim of building the capacity and capabilities accountability. strategic positions women ministers occupy to impact on the policy The Review further revealed that women MPs have a track record building. committees to support gender the issues. This builds more support and The Review process provided the opportunity to assess the Association’s of strategically positioning themselves to influence policies and of women parliamentarians to enable them During the past year, we’ve benefited from an outcomes for women. On these aims, my commitment is unquestion- achievements and challenges as well as its strengths, weaknesses, understanding of the issues to which they are backed on the floor of parlia- legislation, using their access to high profile policy makers and The other factor that influenced the Strategic Plan was the national, regional influence the legislative, budgetary and policy outpouring of goodwill and support from our able, my determination unwavering and my zeal firmer than ever. opportunities and threats (SWOT). It also provided a back drop for the ment. making processes in Parliament and to facili- Speaker Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga. We are also I implore all of you to join us to achieve this noble cause-either, their direct link to fellow MPs. The successful organization of and international context in which Uganda functions; namely the provisions of identification of priorities and strategic choices in the new Parliament. constituency outreach programmes with a wide coverage of the the National Gender Policy, the NDP, and the Women’s Agenda and the tate them in carrying out their oversight grateful for the Parliament of Uganda which has through funding our activities, offering specialized guidance, or just The Review report was discussed in a workshop for women MPs of the regions of Uganda; enhancing the Association’s relevance and CEDAW. Additionally, the innovation of the Common Women’s Legislative Constituency outreach programmes: functions through engaging in effective embraced the inclusion of gender responsive giving us feedback and suggestions. 9th Parliament; while the CSOs discussed their collaboration with visibility at the district level were another key achievement. These Agenda (CWLA) an advocacy platform that laboured to ensure among other Constituency outreach programmes which were very instrumental in achieving monitoring of the implementation of govern- budgeting and the amendment of the rules of UWOPA in a workshop on the Common Women’s Legislative Agenda activities had a “bonus” effect of creating solidarity between the things the enactment of three gender legislations in 2010 was also embraced UWOPAs objectives in the 8th Parliament, will be adopted to disseminate ment programs in Uganda. procedures of Parliament providing for 40% Betty Amongi, MP Oyam South (CWLA). Thereafter several meetings were held with the UWOPA staff MPs and their constituents, across political party divides. Tremen- by the Plan. The CWLA was implemented through “Roundtables” which greatly information to communities about developmental issues, pending legislation representation of women in all parliamentry Chair Person, UWOPA. and the Executive Committee to fine tune the plan. dous strides were also realized in equipping UWOPAs member- strengthened UWOPAs collaboration with Civil Society and created a strategic and women’s involvement in government programmes. Communities will also I am thrilled to be the Chairperson of Uganda Women We have developed this Strategic Plan to leadership positions of committees. I am proud of This strategic plan development to into consideration the International platform for the interface between UWOPA and high profile international be equipped to hold their local governments accountable for effective ship and staff with skills to fulfill their roles and functions; while stakeholders such as the Club of Madrid. Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) at this historical guide our work in the next five years. what we’ve accomplished together; from advanc- and National gender Equality commitments; The National Gender providing basic functionality to the Secretariat through the provi- service delivery. moment of our politics where women are making real The Plan highlights the broad objectives that ing women’s agenda within the house—to Policy, the Maputo Protocol, the Convention on the Elimination of all sion of office equipment and furniture. Forms of Violence against Women (CEDAW) and the Millennium Devel- Drawing from this elaborate background the Strategic Plan 2011/2016 identi- Building support among male MPs: strides towards women’s empowerment!! At a time UWOPA Endeavour’s to pursue, as well as the conducting capacity building trainings—to effec- fied five areas of strategic intervention drawn from UWOPAs unique compara- opment Goals & National Development Plan (NDP), as foundation to Women MPs will lobby for the support of their male counterparts in realiza- where Parliament is headed by the first woman Speaker activities and indicators for measuring tive campaign for inclusion of gender responsive While the Review highlighted remarkable successes, a number of tive advantage as follows: UWOPAs strategic directions. tion of the Strategic Plan, from their male counterparts. Efforts will be and first woman clerk; where strategic Ministries of performance and achievements. It is envis- budgeting in our national budget stepped up to solicit male champions to promote the Women’s Agenda. Health, Water and environment, Energy and mineral aged that the Strategic Plan will provide processes—to campaign on maternal health Somme of the UWOPA male MPs who came to witness the election process _ July 2011.

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A campaign will be conducted to increase the number of ex-officio male MPs in UWOPA’s membership.

Networking and coalition building with CSOs: UWOPA will build on the benefits of working with civil society, as experienced during the 7th and 8th Parlia- ment through networking and coalition building for the advancement of the women’s movement. UWOPA will network with regional and international bodies and individuals, to conduct high profile advocacy and gain international exposure. Such bodies include: the Com- monwealth Parliamentary Association, the Club of Madrid, the Pan African Parliament, the East African Legislative Assembly, Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other women caucuses.

Media engagement and collaboration: A media strategy will be developed and implemented to enable collaboration with the media as an advocacy tool for publicizing and popularizing women’s concerns, and as a means of making UWOPA more visible. UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Background UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 About UWOPA EffectiveEffective participation participation in the in plenary the plenary and parliamentaryand parliamentary Several strategies where developed to move UWOPA agenda areas were recognized as key to UWOPAs realization of her Mission in the Encourage networking among women members How it was formed committees:committees: foreword including passage of laws that promote the rights of future. Significant among these are: The Uganda Women Parlimentarians Association of parliment world wide, women parlimentary ganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) was women and commitment to ensure oversight for the enforcement of • The need for UWOPA to focus her energies on areas of her (UWOPA) is a registered and recognised parliamentary associations, women in local councils and link them with other WomenWomen MPs will MPs advocate will advocate for women’s for women’s issues issuesduring during plenary plenary and in and their in respectheir respec- - U established during the National Resistance Council (1989); the 5th all the current gender legislation and policies. Further, our focus on comparative advantage; harnessing the much needed leverage for other caucus comprising of all women members of parliament individuals and groups with shared objectives. tive Parliamentarytive Parliamentary Committees. Committees. MPs will MPs be will trained be trained to analyze to analyze bills and bills budgets and budgets Parliament of Uganda. At the onset of the 8th Parliament, UWOPA but also open to former women members of parliament for genderfor gender concerns concerns so as soto influenceas to influence legislation legislation and policy. and policy. Gender Gender champions champions gender responsive budgeting seeks to influence the allocation of women organizations to advocate for engendered laws and policies. Form pressure groups that analyse, translate information for civic developed the Strategic Plan 2006-2011; focusing her energies resources to promote key aspects of these protocols, instruments, • The need for women MPs to enhance their skills in gender resource budget- and the male membersas associates/ and or honorary will lobbywill lobby committee committee chairpersons chairpersons on key on advocacy key advocacy issues issuesfor the for advancement the advancement of of towards the achievement of the Organization’s objectives set therein. members. education on women issues, and enhance women’s acess to, and national plans and policies for the advancement of women. Lastly ing (GRB); in order to influence resource allocation through their participation in control in political and economic spheres of life. women.women. In particular, In particular, UWOPA UWOPA will target will target the Committees the Committees on Gender, on Gender, Labour Labour and and Through this Plan the women MPs sought to use Parliament as a the re-adoption of the Roundtables as an effective initiative of the the various Parliamentary Committees. The association was estabilished during the National SocialSocial Development, Development, HIV/AIDs HIV/AIDs and otherand otherrelated related matters, matters, Social Social Services Services and and platform to address the needs and concerns of Ugandan women. The 8th Parliament, demonstrates the women MPs desire to hasten the • The significance of exploiting avenues for oversight to enhance service Resistance council (NRC) in the 5th Parliament of Uganda Equal EqualOpportunities, Opportunities, in order in orderto realize to realize the objectives the objectives of the of Strategic the Strategic Plan. Plan. Plan was reviewed in December 2010 and with the advent of the 9th processes of realizing Uganda’s commitments to the welfare of delivery at the local council levels. (1989 - 1994) UWOPA was formed with the following • In regard to peace and conflict resolution, UWOPA recognizes the value Parliament, UWOPA embarked on a new strategy to respond to the women; both at the national, regional and international level. overall objectives: IdentificationIdentification of focal of focal MPs MPson relevant on relevant committees: committees: existing challenges and changing times. of the involvement of women in peace building and the need influence the PRDP budget allocations, to address the needs and concerns of women in peace RoundRound table tablemembers members will furtherwill further identify identify other otherfellow fellow MPs onMPs relevant on relevant The Review further revealed that women MPs have a track record building. Hand over ceremony of UWOPA executive. Inset;- Hon. Alisemera Identify critical areas of political and economic concern committeescommittees to support to support gender gender the issues. the issues. This builds This builds more moresupport support and and The Review process provided the opportunity to assess the Association’s of strategically positioning themselves to influence policies and Jane Babiiha (Former UWOPA chairperson) Handing over especially to women and develop approaches and understandingunderstanding of the of issues the issues to which to which they arethey backed are backed on the on floor the floorof parlia of parlia- - achievements and challenges as well as its strengths, weaknesses, legislation, using their access to high profile policy makers and to Hon. Betty Amongi strategies to address them. PHOTO The other factor that influenced the Strategic Plan was the national, regional ment. ment. opportunities and threats (SWOT). It also provided a back drop for the their direct link to fellow MPs. The successful organization of and international context in which Uganda functions; namely the provisions of identification of priorities and strategic choices in the new Parliament. constituency outreach programmes with a wide coverage of the the National Gender Policy, the NDP, and the Women’s Agenda and the Engender the Legislative processes in parliament and The Review report was discussed in a workshop for women MPs of the regions of Uganda; enhancing the Association’s relevance and CEDAW. Additionally, the innovation of the Common Women’s Legislative also address the gender gaps in all legislations. ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes: programmes: 9th Parliament; while the CSOs discussed their collaboration with visibility at the district level were another key achievement. These Agenda (CWLA) an advocacy platform that laboured to ensure among other ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes programmes which which were werevery instrumentalvery instrumental in achieving in achieving UWOPA in a workshop on the Common Women’s Legislative Agenda activities had a “bonus” effect of creating solidarity between the things the enactment of three gender legislations in 2010 was also embraced Emancipate women in Uganda by empowering women UWOPAsUWOPAs objectives objectives in the in 8th the Parliament, 8th Parliament, will be will adopted be adopted to disseminate to disseminate (CWLA). Thereafter several meetings were held with the UWOPA staff MPs and their constituents, across political party divides. Tremen- by the Plan. The CWLA was implemented through “Roundtables” which greatly members of parliament to carry out development informationinformation to communities to communities about about developmental developmental issues, issues, pending pending legislation legislation activities in their constituencies and other areas of and the Executive Committee to fine tune the plan. dous strides were also realized in equipping UWOPAs member- strengthened UWOPAs collaboration with Civil Society and created a strategic and women’sand women’s involvement involvement in government in government programmes. programmes. Communities Communities will also will also This strategic plan development to into consideration the International platform for the interface between UWOPA and high profile international interest. be equippedbe equipped to hold to holdtheir theirlocal localgovernments governments accountable accountable for effectivefor effective ship and staff with skills to fulfill their roles and functions; while stakeholders such as the Club of Madrid. and National gender Equality commitments; The National Gender providing basic functionality to the Secretariat through the provi- serviceservice delivery. delivery. Policy, the Maputo Protocol, the Convention on the Elimination of all Mobilise and encourage women to effectively sion of office equipment and furniture. participate in political and economic activities. Forms of Violence against Women (CEDAW) and the Millennium Devel- Drawing from this elaborate background the Strategic Plan 2011/2016 identi- BuildingBuilding support support among among male male MPs: MPs: fied five areas of strategic intervention drawn from UWOPAs unique compara- opment Goals & National Development Plan (NDP), as foundation to While the Review highlighted remarkable successes, a number of tive advantage as follows: Reseach, document and disseminate gender WomenWomen MPs willMPs lobby will lobby for the for support the support of their of maletheir malecounterparts counterparts in realiza in realiza- - UWOPAs strategic directions. disaggregated date on women’s contribution and tion oftion the of Strategicthe Strategic Plan, Plan,from fromtheir theirmale malecounterparts. counterparts. Efforts Efforts will bewill be challenges at all levels. steppedstepped up to upsolicit to solicit male malechampions champions to promote to promote the Women’s the Women’s Agenda. Agenda. UWOPA during one of the constituancy outreach programme, community members performing a skit in Kayunga district. // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 6 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 7

A campaignA campaign will be will conducted be conducted to increase to increase the number the number of ex-officioof ex-officio male maleMPs inMPs UWOPA’s in UWOPA’s membership. membership.

NetworkingNetworking and coalitionand coalition building building with with CSOs:CSOs: UWOPAUWOPA will build will buildon the on benefits the benefits of working of working with civil with civil society,society, as experienced as experienced during during the 7th the and 7th 8th and Parlia 8th Parlia- - ment throughment through networking networking and coalition and coalition building building for the for the advancementadvancement of the of women’s the women’s movement. movement. UWOPA UWOPA will will networknetwork with regionalwith regional and internationaland international bodies bodies and and individuals,individuals, to conduct to conduct high profile high profile advocacy advocacy and gain and gain internationalinternational exposure. exposure. Such bodiesSuch bodies include: include: the Com the- Com- monwealthmonwealth Parliamentary Parliamentary Association, Association, the Clubthe Clubof of Madrid,Madrid, the Pan the African Pan African Parliament, Parliament, the East the AfricanEast African LegislativeLegislative Assembly, Assembly, Inter ParliamentaryInter Parliamentary Union Union (IPU), (IPU), and otherand otherwomen women caucuses. caucuses.

A campaign will be conducted to increase the number of ex-officio male MPs in UWOPA’s membership.

Media engagement and collaboration: A media strategy will be developed and implemented to enable collaboration with the media as an advocacy tool for publicizing and popularizing women’s concerns, and as a means of making UWOPA more visible. 3.0 Uganda UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Advocacy through Roundtables: UWOPA’s Main Accomplishments Women UWOPA will continue to adopt focused lobby groups or roundtables in collaboration with Civil Parliamentary EffectiveEffective participation participation in the in plenary the plenary and parliamentaryand parliamentary UWOPA has worked with civil society organizations to ensure community of Agago, Gulu, Pader, and Amuru. Values And Principles Society as a mechanism for conducting advocacy in committees:committees: the enactment of engendered laws e.g. the Domestic Violence the four main strategic directions. Work plans will be Act, Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, Prohibition of The recent increase in number of women ministers is primarily Association UWOPA is driven by the following values and principles: WomenWomen MPs will MPs advocate will advocate for women’s for women’s issues duringissues during plenary plenary and in and their in respec their respec- - Female and Genital mutilation Act. This was achieved through attributed to UWOPA’s lobbying efforts to His Excellency the developed and the leadership of the roundtables tive Parliamentarytive Parliamentary Committees. Committees. MPs will MPs be will trained be trained to analyze to analyze bills and bills budgets and budgets the round tables on the respective thematic areas. President of Uganda upon which response was made. The Strategic Plan increase of women in cabinet positions on the sectors that directly Commitment to the Cause trained, to nurture efficiency and effectiveness. The for genderfor gender concerns concerns so as toso influenceas to influence legislation legislation and policy. and policy. Gender Gender champions champions UWOPA has also tremendously worked to create a positive, affect women are crucial to informing the well being of women; 2011-2016 Integrity Roundtables are as follows: will lobbywill lobbycommittee committee chairpersons chairpersons on key on advocacy key advocacy issues forissues the for advancement the advancement of of receptive perception of the pending Marriage and Divorce Bill Finance, Health, Education, Energy, trade and women.women. In particular, In particular, UWOPA UWOPA will target will target the Committees the Committees on Gender, on Gender, Labour Labour and and now at Legal and parliamentary affairs committee level, within water/environment. UWOPA has equally greatly worked Respect for each other Social SocialDevelopment, Development, HIV/AIDs HIV/AIDs and other and otherrelated related matters, matters, Social SocialServices Services and and parliamentarians, Religious leaders and the general public and towards and greatly supported the Election of the 1st Female Accountability and Transparency to which the determined 9th Parliament moved to save the bill speaker of the 9th Parliament. Equal EqualOpportunities, Opportunities, in order in orderto realize to realize the objectives the objectives of the ofStrategic the Strategic Plan. Plan. and has been so far presented for a 1st reading awaiting to Vision Equity and Gender Sensitivity discuss the report. UWOPA has rigorously moved to champion and make gender Promotion of Partnerships IdentificationIdentification of focal of focalMPs onMPs relevant on relevant committees: committees: responsive budgeting a priority in the agenda of the 9th parlia- Social justice, Peace and the Round table members will further identify other fellow MPs on relevant In the area of capacity building for women members of parliament as a move to ensure equitable allocation of resources in the Economic Empowerment for all Efficiency and Flexibility - Gender Responsive Budgeting Round table members will further identify other fellow MPs on relevant ment , UWOPA has served the unique needs to women members key national social sectors to respond to the needs of both men committeescommittees to support to support gender gender the issues. the issues. This builds This buildsmore supportmore support and and Team work and Unity - Reproductive and Maternal Health of parliament to strengthen their legislative, representation and and women. UWOPA working with CSOs, Gender budget office understandingunderstanding of the of issues the issuesto which to whichthey are they backed are backed on the on floor the offloor parlia of parlia- - advocacy skills to advance the gender agenda in the different of parliament and relevant committees of parliament is progres- Promotion of a non partisan spirit - Peace Building ment. ment. fora at national and international and enhance their participa- sively working on the process to have a gender equity certificate - Sexual Offences Bill tion in influencing policy processes in parliament. and establish a gender monitoring unit. Mission 3.1 Strategy for Implementation of the - Amendment of the Succession Act ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes: programmes: In the area of maternal health, women members of parliament The cerebration of major events like International Women’s day, To ensure engendered laws, - The Marriage and Divorce Bill ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes programmes which whichwere verywere instrumental very instrumental in achieving in achieving conducted field visits in health centers to establish the state of 16 days of activism, World AIDS day, International Day of Peace policies, political processes and Vision and Mission UWOPAs objectives in the 8th Parliament, will be adopted to disseminate affairs and influenced government to create a maternal health continues to be a key platform that UWOPA membership has - Oil and Gas bill UWOPAs objectives in the 8th Parliament, will be adopted to disseminate vote and increased it’s funding towards maternal health to which used its voices to demand and challenge status quo policies of equity in resource allocation to UWOPA has considered the following measures to ensure the implementation - The Implementation of gender informationinformation to communities to communities about aboutdevelopmental developmental issues, issues, pending pending legislation legislation and women’sand women’s involvement involvement in government in government programmes. programmes. Communities Communities will also will also government secured a loan to improve maternal health service government and other stakeholders. UWOPA has built a strong improve the quality of life of of the Strategic Plan: related Laws and Policies. delivery. linkage and entry for CSOs to engage and influence the higher be equippedbe equipped to hold to theirhold localtheir localgovernments governments accountable accountable for effective for effective structures of policy making i.e. parliament. As such strong women through effective rep- serviceservice delivery. delivery. In March 2011 UWOPA received a maternal health award networks and coalitions have been resentation, capacity building 1. Leverage of UWOPAs Comparative Advantage: from White Ribbon Alliance in recognition of the valuable UWOPA will use its platform for legislative reform and oversight to demand accountability for women, from contribution to Maternal and New born Health in Uganda. UWOPA has also taken a key role in public education and political support and BuildingBuilding support support among among male male MPs: MPs: Government. The MPs will seize on their role as overseers of the allocation of resources to influence the national Women MPs will lobby for the support of their male counterparts in realiza- awareness creation to promote women’s rights and prevent networking. Women MPs will lobby for the support of their male counterparts in realiza- In the areas of peace building, UWOPA participated actively to Violence against Women. budget processes for the benefit of women. UWOPA will also use her mandate to lobby high profile policy tion oftion the of Strategic the Strategic Plan, Plan,from theirfrom maletheir malecounterparts. counterparts. Efforts Efforts will be will be the success of the juba peace process and continues to partici- steppedstepped up to solicitup to solicitmale championsmale champions to promote to promote the Women’s the Women’s Agenda. Agenda. pate in building lasting peace processes in the northern Uganda makers, the Executive and male MPs.

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A campaignA campaign will be will conducted be conducted to increase to increase the number the number of ex-officioof ex-officio male MPsmale in MPs UWOPA’s in UWOPA’s membership. membership.

NetworkingNetworking and coalitionand coalition building building with with CSOs:CSOs: UWOPAUWOPA will build will onbuild the on benefits the benefits of working of working with civil with civil society,society, as experienced as experienced during during the 7th the and 7th 8th and Parlia 8th Parlia- - ment throughment through networking networking and coalition and coalition building building for the for the advancementadvancement of the of women’s the women’s movement. movement. UWOPA UWOPA will will networknetwork with regionalwith regional and internationaland international bodies bodies and and individuals,individuals, to conduct to conduct high profile high profile advocacy advocacy and gain and gain internationalinternational exposure. exposure. Such bodiesSuch bodies include: include: the Com the- Com- monwealthmonwealth Parliamentary Parliamentary Association, Association, the Clubthe Clubof of Madrid,Madrid, the Pan the African Pan African Parliament, Parliament, the East the African East African LegislativeLegislative Assembly, Assembly, Inter ParliamentaryInter Parliamentary Union Union(IPU), (IPU), and otherand womenother women caucuses. caucuses.

MediaMedia engagement engagement and and collaboration:collaboration: A mediaA media strategy strategy will be will developed be developed and implemented and implemented to enableto enable collaboration collaboration with thewith media the media as an asadvo an -advocacy toolcacy fortool publicizing for publicizing and popularizingand popularizing women’s women’s concerns,concerns, and asand a meansas a means of making of making UWOPA UWOPA more more visible.visible. 3.0 Uganda UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Advocacy through Roundtables: UWOPA’s Main Accomplishments Women UWOPA will continue to adopt focused lobby groups or roundtables in collaboration with Civil Parliamentary EffectiveEffective participation participation in the in plenary the plenary and parliamentaryand parliamentary UWOPA has worked with civil society organizations to ensure community of Agago, Gulu, Pader, and Amuru. Values And Principles Society as a mechanism for conducting advocacy in committees:committees: the enactment of engendered laws e.g. the Domestic Violence the four main strategic directions. Work plans will be Act, Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, Prohibition of The recent increase in number of women ministers is primarily Association UWOPA is driven by the following values and principles: WomenWomen MPs will MPs advocate will advocate for women’s for women’s issues duringissues during plenary plenary and in and their in respec their respec- - Female and Genital mutilation Act. This was achieved through attributed to UWOPA’s lobbying efforts to His Excellency the developed and the leadership of the roundtables tive Parliamentarytive Parliamentary Committees. Committees. MPs will MPs be will trained be trained to analyze to analyze bills and bills budgets and budgets the round tables on the respective thematic areas. President of Uganda upon which response was made. The Strategic Plan increase of women in cabinet positions on the sectors that directly Commitment to the Cause trained, to nurture efficiency and effectiveness. The for genderfor gender concerns concerns so as toso influenceas to influence legislation legislation and policy. and policy. Gender Gender champions champions UWOPA has also tremendously worked to create a positive, affect women are crucial to informing the well being of women; 2011-2016 Integrity Roundtables are as follows: will lobbywill lobbycommittee committee chairpersons chairpersons on key on advocacy key advocacy issues forissues the for advancement the advancement of of receptive perception of the pending Marriage and Divorce Bill Finance, Health, Education, Energy, trade and women.women. In particular, In particular, UWOPA UWOPA will target will target the Committees the Committees on Gender, on Gender, Labour Labour and and now at Legal and parliamentary affairs committee level, within water/environment. UWOPA has equally greatly worked Respect for each other Social SocialDevelopment, Development, HIV/AIDs HIV/AIDs and other and otherrelated related matters, matters, Social SocialServices Services and and parliamentarians, Religious leaders and the general public and towards and greatly supported the Election of the 1st Female Accountability and Transparency to which the determined 9th Parliament moved to save the bill speaker of the 9th Parliament. Equal EqualOpportunities, Opportunities, in order in orderto realize to realize the objectives the objectives of the ofStrategic the Strategic Plan. Plan. and has been so far presented for a 1st reading awaiting to Vision Equity and Gender Sensitivity discuss the report. UWOPA has rigorously moved to champion and make gender Promotion of Partnerships IdentificationIdentification of focal of focalMPs onMPs relevant on relevant committees: committees: responsive budgeting a priority in the agenda of the 9th parlia- Social justice, Peace and the Round table members will further identify other fellow MPs on relevant In the area of capacity building for women members of parliament as a move to ensure equitable allocation of resources in the Economic Empowerment for all Efficiency and Flexibility - Gender Responsive Budgeting Round table members will further identify other fellow MPs on relevant ment , UWOPA has served the unique needs to women members key national social sectors to respond to the needs of both men committeescommittees to support to support gender gender the issues. the issues. This builds This buildsmore supportmore support and and Team work and Unity - Reproductive and Maternal Health of parliament to strengthen their legislative, representation and and women. UWOPA working with CSOs, Gender budget office understandingunderstanding of the of issues the issuesto which to whichthey are they backed are backed on the on floor the offloor parlia of parlia- - advocacy skills to advance the gender agenda in the different of parliament and relevant committees of parliament is progres- Promotion of a non partisan spirit - Peace Building ment. ment. fora at national and international and enhance their participa- sively working on the process to have a gender equity certificate - Sexual Offences Bill tion in influencing policy processes in parliament. and establish a gender monitoring unit. Mission 3.1 Strategy for Implementation of the - Amendment of the Succession Act ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes: programmes: In the area of maternal health, women members of parliament The cerebration of major events like International Women’s day, To ensure engendered laws, - The Marriage and Divorce Bill ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes programmes which whichwere verywere instrumental very instrumental in achieving in achieving conducted field visits in health centers to establish the state of 16 days of activism, World AIDS day, International Day of Peace policies, political processes and Vision and Mission UWOPAs objectives in the 8th Parliament, will be adopted to disseminate affairs and influenced government to create a maternal health continues to be a key platform that UWOPA membership has - Oil and Gas bill UWOPAs objectives in the 8th Parliament, will be adopted to disseminate vote and increased it’s funding towards maternal health to which used its voices to demand and challenge status quo policies of equity in resource allocation to UWOPA has considered the following measures to ensure the implementation - The Implementation of gender informationinformation to communities to communities about aboutdevelopmental developmental issues, issues, pending pending legislation legislation and women’sand women’s involvement involvement in government in government programmes. programmes. Communities Communities will also will also government secured a loan to improve maternal health service government and other stakeholders. UWOPA has built a strong improve the quality of life of of the Strategic Plan: related Laws and Policies. delivery. linkage and entry for CSOs to engage and influence the higher be equippedbe equipped to hold to theirhold localtheir localgovernments governments accountable accountable for effective for effective structures of policy making i.e. parliament. As such strong women through effective rep- serviceservice delivery. delivery. In March 2011 UWOPA received a maternal health award networks and coalitions have been resentation, capacity building 1. Leverage of UWOPAs Comparative Advantage: from White Ribbon Alliance in recognition of the valuable UWOPA will use its platform for legislative reform and oversight to demand accountability for women, from contribution to Maternal and New born Health in Uganda. UWOPA has also taken a key role in public education and political support and BuildingBuilding support support among among male male MPs: MPs: Government. The MPs will seize on their role as overseers of the allocation of resources to influence the national Women MPs will lobby for the support of their male counterparts in realiza- awareness creation to promote women’s rights and prevent networking. Women MPs will lobby for the support of their male counterparts in realiza- In the areas of peace building, UWOPA participated actively to Violence against Women. budget processes for the benefit of women. UWOPA will also use her mandate to lobby high profile policy tion oftion the of Strategic the Strategic Plan, Plan,from theirfrom maletheir malecounterparts. counterparts. Efforts Efforts will be will be the success of the juba peace process and continues to partici- steppedstepped up to solicitup to solicitmale championsmale champions to promote to promote the Women’s the Women’s Agenda. Agenda. pate in building lasting peace processes in the northern Uganda makers, the Executive and male MPs.

// Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 8 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 9

A campaignA campaign will be will conducted be conducted to increase to increase the number the number of ex-officioof ex-officio male MPsmale in MPs UWOPA’s in UWOPA’s membership. membership.

Identification of focal MPs on relevant committees: Round table members will further identify other fellow MPs on relevant committees to support gender the issues. This builds more support and understanding of the issues to which they are backed on the floor of parliament.

Constituency outreach programmes: Constituency outreach programmes which were very instrumental in achieving UWOPAs objectives in the 8th Parliament, will be adopted to disseminate information to communities about developmental issues, pending legislation and women’s involvement in government programmes. Communities will also be equipped to hold their local governments accountable for effective service delivery.

Building support among male MPs: Women MPs will lobby for the support of their male counterparts in realization of the Strategic Plan, from their male counterparts. Efforts will be stepped up to solicit male champions to promote the Women’s Agenda.

UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 2. Advocacy through Roundtables: UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA will continue to adopt focused lobby groups or roundtables in collaboration with Civil 3. Effective participation in the plenary and parliamentary A campaign will be conducted to increase the number Society as a mechanism for conducting advocacy in committees: of ex-officio male MPs in UWOPA’s membership. the four main strategic directions. Work plans will be Women MPs will advocate for women’s issues during plenary and in their respec- developed and the leadership of the roundtables tive Parliamentary Committees. MPs will be trained to analyze bills and budgets 7. Networking and coalition building with trained, to nurture efficiency and effectiveness. The for gender concerns so as to influence legislation and policy. Gender champions CSOs: Roundtables are as follows: will lobby committee chairpersons on key advocacy issues for the advancement of UWOPA will build on the benefits of working with civil women. In particular, UWOPA will target the Committees on Gender, Labour and society, as experienced during the 7th and 8th Parlia- Social Development, HIV/AIDs and other related matters, Social Services and ment through networking and coalition building for the Equal Opportunities, in order to realize the objectives of the Strategic Plan. advancement of the women’s movement. UWOPA will UWOPA Round Tables network with regional and international bodies and individuals, to conduct high profile advocacy and gain 4. Identification of focal MPs on relevant committees: Round table members will further identify other fellow MPs on relevant international exposure. Such bodies include: the Com- - Gender Responsive Budgeting monwealth Parliamentary Association, the Club of - Reproductive and Maternal Health committees to support gender the issues. This builds more support and understanding of the issues to which they are backed on the floor of parlia- Madrid, the Pan African Parliament, the East African - Peace Building ment. Legislative Assembly, Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), - Sexual Offences Bill and other women caucuses. - Amendment of the Succession Act 5. Constituency outreach programmes: - The Marriage and Divorce Bill Constituency outreach programmes which were very instrumental in achieving 8. Media engagement and - Oil and Gas bill UWOPAs objectives in the 8th Parliament, will be adopted to disseminate collaboration: UWOPA has considered the following measures to ensure the implementation - The Implementation of gender information to communities about developmental issues, pending legislation A media strategy will be developed and implemented and women’s involvement in government programmes. Communities will also to enable collaboration with the media as an advo- of the Strategic Plan: related Laws and Policies. be equipped to hold their local governments accountable for effective cacy tool for publicizing and popularizing women’s service delivery. UWOPA founder members and the executive committee metting to congratulate the speaker upon Leverage of UWOPAs Comparative Advantage: concerns, and as a means of making UWOPA more her election as the 1st ever female speaker of the parliament of the Republic of Uganda visible. UWOPA will use its platform for legislative reform and oversight to demand accountability for women, from 6. Building support among male MPs: Government. The MPs will seize on their role as overseers of the allocation of resources to influence the national Women MPs will lobby for the support of their male counterparts in realiza- budget processes for the benefit of women. UWOPA will also use her mandate to lobby high profile policy tion of the Strategic Plan, from their male counterparts. Efforts will be makers, the Executive and male MPs. stepped up to solicit male champions to promote the Women’s Agenda. // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 11 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 10

A campaign will be conducted to increase the number of ex-officio male MPs in UWOPA’s membership.

Media engagement and collaboration: A media strategy will be developed and implemented to enable collaboration with the media as an advocacy tool for publicizing and popularizing women’s concerns, and as a means of making UWOPA more visible. Effective participation in the plenary and parliamentary committees: Women MPs will advocate for women’s issues during plenary and in their respective Parliamentary Committees. MPs will be trained to analyze bills and budgets for gender concerns so as to influence legislation and policy. Gender champions will lobby committee chairpersons on key advocacy issues for the advancement of women. In particular, UWOPA will target the Committees on Gender, Labour and Social Development, HIV/AIDs and other related matters, Social Services and Equal Opportunities, in order to realize the objectives of the Strategic Plan.

UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016

A campaign will be conducted to increase the number of ex-officio male MPs in UWOPA’s membership.

7. Networking and coalition building with CSOs: UWOPA will build on the benefits of working with civil society, as experienced during the 7th and 8th Parlia- ment through networking and coalition building for the advancement of the women’s movement. UWOPA will network with regional and international bodies and individuals, to conduct high profile advocacy and gain international exposure. Such bodies include: the Com- monwealth Parliamentary Association, the Club of Madrid, the Pan African Parliament, the East African Legislative Assembly, Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other women caucuses.

8. Media engagement and collaboration: A media strategy will be developed and implemented to enable collaboration with the media as an advocacy tool for publicizing and popularizing women’s UWOPA founder members and the executive committee metting to congratulate the speaker upon concerns, and as a means of making UWOPA more her election as the 1st ever female speaker of the parliament of the Republic of Uganda visible.

// Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 11 EffectiveEffective participation participation in the in plenary the plenary and parliamentaryand parliamentary committees:committees: WomenWomen MPs will MPs advocate will advocate for women’s for women’s issues issuesduring during plenary plenary and in and their in respectheir respec- - tive Parliamentarytive Parliamentary Committees. Committees. MPs will MPs be will trained be trained to analyze to analyze bills and bills budgets and budgets for genderfor gender concerns concerns so as soto influenceas to influence legislation legislation and policy. and policy. Gender Gender champions champions will lobbywill lobby committee committee chairpersons chairpersons on key on advocacy key advocacy issues issuesfor the for advancement the advancement of of women.women. In particular, In particular, UWOPA UWOPA will target will target the Committees the Committees on Gender, on Gender, Labour Labour and and SocialSocial Development, Development, HIV/AIDs HIV/AIDs and otherand otherrelated related matters, matters, Social Social Services Services and and Equal EqualOpportunities, Opportunities, in order in orderto realize to realize the objectives the objectives of the of Strategic the Strategic Plan. Plan.

IdentificationIdentification of focal of focal MPs MPson relevant on relevant committees: committees: RoundRound table tablemembers members will furtherwill further identify identify other otherfellow fellow MPs onMPs relevant on relevant committeescommittees to support to support gender gender the issues. the issues. This builds This builds more moresupport support and and understandingunderstanding of the of issues the issues to which to which they arethey backed are backed on the on floor the floorof parlia of parlia- - ment. ment.

ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes: programmes: ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes programmes which which were werevery instrumentalvery instrumental in achieving in achieving UWOPAsUWOPAs objectives objectives in the in 8th the Parliament, 8th Parliament, will be will adopted be adopted to disseminate to disseminate informationinformation to communities to communities about about developmental developmental issues, issues, pending pending legislation legislation and women’sand women’s involvement involvement in government in government programmes. programmes. Communities Communities will also will also be equippedbe equipped to hold to holdtheir theirlocal localgovernments governments accountable accountable for effectivefor effective serviceservice delivery. delivery.

BuildingBuilding support support among among male male MPs: MPs: WomenWomen MPs willMPs lobby will lobby for the for support the support of their of maletheir malecounterparts counterparts in realiza in realiza- - tion oftion the of Strategicthe Strategic Plan, Plan,from fromtheir theirmale malecounterparts. counterparts. Efforts Efforts will bewill be steppedstepped up to upsolicit to solicit male malechampions champions to promote to promote the Women’s the Women’s Agenda. Agenda.

UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Activities: 3.0 Strategic areas of focus in the 9th Parliament: A campaignA campaign will be will conducted be conducted to increase to increase the number the number Capacity building 1. Engendering Legislation - Carry out training needs assessment amongst women MPs Objective 2: To influence and support effective implementation of gender of ex-officioof ex-officio male maleMPs inMPs UWOPA’s in UWOPA’s membership. membership. 2. Equitable allocation of resources - Trainings in the main areas of; Legislative analysis, gender analysis of related laws and Policies. (DVA, FGM Act, Trafficking in Persons Act. 3. Peace Building Laws & policies, international gender equality commitments; the Maputo NetworkingNetworking and coalitionand coalition building building with with Protocol, CEDAW and the Beijing Plan of Action, Effective media CSOs:CSOs: 4. Partnerships & Networking For the Advancement of the CWLA engagement & communication, advocacy & lobbying. Activities: UWOPAUWOPA will build will buildon the on benefits the benefits of working of working with civil with civil 5. Institutional Strengthening - Exposure learning’s to bench mark on best practices in effective society,society, as experienced as experienced during during the 7th the and 7th 8th and Parlia 8th Parlia- - legislation • Media Campaigns (Print & electronic) ment through networking and coalition building for the ment through networking and coalition building for the - On going engagement and follow ups sessions • Develop & disseminate IEC materials advancementadvancement of the of women’s the women’s movement. movement. UWOPA UWOPA will will 3.1 Strategic Directions networknetwork with regionalwith regional and internationaland international bodies bodies and and Hold stakeholder meetings with the UWOPA round- • Constituency outreach to garner support for participation in individuals,individuals, to conduct to conduct high profile high profile advocacy advocacy and gain and gain Strategic Direction 1: Engendering Legislation and Policy tables, relevant committees of Parliament, line ministries, CSOs, Cultural, implementation Religious Institutions and other key stakeholders internationalinternational exposure. exposure. Such bodiesSuch bodies include: include: the Com the- Com- • Advocacy activities ( engagement meetings with the relevant monwealthmonwealth Parliamentary Parliamentary Association, Association, the Clubthe Clubof of Media campaigns ministries i.e. MGLSD, MOH) Madrid,Madrid, the Pan the African Pan African Parliament, Parliament, the East the AfricanEast African Goal: To promote gender compliant laws and policies – Radio, Television talk shows & Spot messages , LegislativeLegislative Assembly, Assembly, Inter ParliamentaryInter Parliamentary Union Union (IPU), (IPU), – News Paper articles, statements, strips, • Engagement sessions with the Committee on Legal & Human and otherand otherwomen women caucuses. caucuses. Strategic Objective 1: To engender the legislative and policy processes of Parliament and address – Short Message Service Rights. gender gaps therein. Constituency outreach for community MediaMedia engagement engagement and and collaboration:collaboration: objective 1: Key legislation- Bills: The Marriage and Divorce, Oil and Gas, Sexual Offences, and the proposed awareness, and involvement to solicit for Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources A mediaA media strategy strategy will be will developed be developed and implemented and implemented Maternal Health Bills/ amendment of the Public health Act. input and support to enableto enable collaboration collaboration with thewith media the media as an as advo an -advo- To influence the – Consultative meetings to gather views on legislation/ policies cacy cacytool fortool publicizing for publicizing and popularizingand popularizing women’s women’s Existing Legislation: Succession Act Amendment, Amendments to ensure 50:50 gender parity in the – Conduct stake holder dialogues with duty bearers enactment, amendment Rules of Procedure of Parliament Goal: To ensure equitable allocation of concerns,concerns, and asand a asmeans a means of making of making UWOPA UWOPA more more Develop and disseminate Information & visible.visible. and implementation of resources in the national sectoral Policies: Completion of Parliament’s gender policy and advocacy for a Certificate of Gender Equity, communication materials engendered laws and the review and amendment of the HIV/PEP Policy and any other relevant policy. – Posters, Print & disseminate Bills, Policy brief, T-shirts, Billboards, Stickers, budgets to address the needs of policies. Info sheets men and women.

// Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 12 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 13 EffectiveEffective participation participation in the in plenary the plenary and parliamentaryand parliamentary committees:committees: WomenWomen MPs will MPs advocate will advocate for women’s for women’s issues issuesduring during plenary plenary and in and their in respectheir respec- - tive Parliamentarytive Parliamentary Committees. Committees. MPs will MPs be will trained be trained to analyze to analyze bills and bills budgets and budgets for genderfor gender concerns concerns so as soto influenceas to influence legislation legislation and policy. and policy. Gender Gender champions champions will lobbywill lobby committee committee chairpersons chairpersons on key on advocacy key advocacy issues issuesfor the for advancement the advancement of of women.women. In particular, In particular, UWOPA UWOPA will target will target the Committees the Committees on Gender, on Gender, Labour Labour and and SocialSocial Development, Development, HIV/AIDs HIV/AIDs and otherand otherrelated related matters, matters, Social Social Services Services and and Equal EqualOpportunities, Opportunities, in order in orderto realize to realize the objectives the objectives of the of Strategic the Strategic Plan. Plan.

// Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 12 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 13 EffectiveEffective participation participation in the in plenary the plenary and parliamentaryand parliamentary committees:committees: WomenWomen MPs will MPs advocate will advocate for women’s for women’s issues duringissues during plenary plenary and in and their in respec their respec- - tive Parliamentarytive Parliamentary Committees. Committees. MPs will MPs be will trained be trained to analyze to analyze bills and bills budgets and budgets for genderfor gender concerns concerns so as toso influenceas to influence legislation legislation and policy. and policy. Gender Gender champions champions will lobbywill lobbycommittee committee chairpersons chairpersons on key on advocacy key advocacy issues forissues the for advancement the advancement of of women.women. In particular, In particular, UWOPA UWOPA will target will target the Committees the Committees on Gender, on Gender, Labour Labour and and Social SocialDevelopment, Development, HIV/AIDs HIV/AIDs and other and otherrelated related matters, matters, Social SocialServices Services and and Equal EqualOpportunities, Opportunities, in order in orderto realize to realize the objectives the objectives of the ofStrategic the Strategic Plan. Plan.

IdentificationIdentification of focal of focalMPs onMPs relevant on relevant committees: committees: RoundRound table tablemembers members will furtherwill further identify identify other otherfellow fellow MPs onMPs relevant on relevant committeescommittees to support to support gender gender the issues. the issues. This builds This buildsmore supportmore support and and understandingunderstanding of the of issues the issuesto which to whichthey are they backed are backed on the on floor the offloor parlia of parlia- - ment. ment.

ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes: programmes: ConstituencyConstituency outreach outreach programmes programmes which whichwere verywere instrumental very instrumental in achieving in achieving UWOPAsUWOPAs objectives objectives in the in8th the Parliament, 8th Parliament, will be will adopted be adopted to disseminate to disseminate informationinformation to communities to communities about aboutdevelopmental developmental issues, issues, pending pending legislation legislation and women’sand women’s involvement involvement in government in government programmes. programmes. Communities Communities will also will also be equippedbe equipped to hold to theirhold localtheir localgovernments governments accountable accountable for effective for effective serviceservice delivery. delivery.

BuildingBuilding support support among among male male MPs: MPs: WomenWomen MPs will MPs lobby will lobbyfor the for support the support of their of maletheir counterpartsmale counterparts in realiza in realiza- - tion oftion the of Strategic the Strategic Plan, Plan,from theirfrom maletheir malecounterparts. counterparts. Efforts Efforts will be will be steppedstepped up to solicitup to solicitmale championsmale champions to promote to promote the Women’s the Women’s Agenda. Agenda.

Strategic UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 objective 2: Objective 1: To build the capacity of women MPs to promote GRB and effective oversight of the Strategic Direction 3: Peace Building national and local council budgets. A campaignA campaign will be will conducted be conducted to increase to increase the number the number To promote gender of ex-officioof ex-officio male MPsmale in MPs UWOPA’s in UWOPA’s membership. membership. responsive budgeting Activities: Goal: To promote the implementation of engendered peace for effective service delivery. • Train 100 women MPs and 50 male MPs in understanding gender and GRB skills initiatives at the national and local levels. NetworkingNetworking and coalitionand coalition building building with with • Conduct learning visits for MPs for the adoption of best practices on GRB from other countries CSOs:CSOs: • Engage a consultant to conduct gender analysis of the national budget annually and Strategic Objective 1: To advocate for the engendering of the PRDP Framework to address the practical and strategic UWOPAUWOPA will build will onbuild the on benefits the benefits of working of working with civil with civil disseminate information needs of women and men. • Engagement and follow up sessions for budget analysis and input society,society, as experienced as experienced during during the 7th the and 7th 8th and Parlia 8th Parlia- - objective 3: • Capacity building for program staff in GRB Activities: ment throughment through networking networking and coalition and coalition building building for the for the • Conduct a desk review to establish the gaps in the existing PRDP framework and its current advancementadvancement of the of women’s the women’s movement. movement. UWOPA UWOPA will will Objective 2: To ensure that Parliament puts in place policy frameworks and structures to strengthen compliance of national social To advocate for implementation status network with regional and international bodies and sectors in Gender Responsive Budgeting. (Certificate of Gender Equity compliance, Establishment of the Gender budget network with regional and international bodies and engendered peace • Network with key CSOs and Parliamentary Forums working in the area of peace building, to individuals,individuals, to conduct to conduct high profile high profile advocacy advocacy and gain and gain monitoring unit, amendment of the budget Act). advocate for gender concerns in the implementation of the PRDP, including increased budget internationalinternational exposure. exposure. Such bodiesSuch bodies include: include: the Com the- Com- Activities: initiatives and advance the allocations. monwealthmonwealth Parliamentary Parliamentary Association, Association, the Clubthe Clubof of participation of women • Gender based violence prevention campaigns Madrid,Madrid, the Pan the African Pan African Parliament, Parliament, the East the African East African • Conduct stakeholder meetings with the relevant Ministries and Parliamentary Committees to address the gender inequities in the national budget. • Engage a technical person from time to time to provide technical guidance. in peace building. Objective 2: To promote multi-stakeholder involvement in the implementation and monitoring of LegislativeLegislative Assembly, Assembly, Inter ParliamentaryInter Parliamentary Union Union(IPU), (IPU), peace programmes (Multi-stakeholders include: Women, communities, CSOs, Government, religious and otherand womenother women caucuses. caucuses. • Hold engagement sessions with GRB Champions (Round table members) and Committee Focal persons for budget analysis, review of policies and operational guidelines of the social sectors in order to establish gaps for advocacy. and cultural leaders) MediaMedia engagement engagement and and • Lobby the relevant Parliamentary Committees to advocate for the implementation of regular Gender Budget Audits and Gender Activities: collaboration:collaboration: budget call circular to put punitive measurers on the key social sectors. • Conduct Round Table meetings for follow up • Conduct sensitization sessions and trainings for women MPs in Conflict Management and Peace A media strategy will be developed and implemented A media strategy will be developed and implemented • Sensitization and engagement sessions with male members and select committees of Parliament. Building. to enableto enable collaboration collaboration with thewith media the media as an asadvo an -advo- • Network with CSOs on capacity building in GRB for Local Governments • Hold community dialogues with key stakeholders, CSOs and beneficiaries of peace initiatives for cacy toolcacy fortool publicizing for publicizing and popularizingand popularizing women’s women’s • Stakeholder meetings to advocate for gender responsiveness in budgeting in the social sectors accountability and the involvement of women in peace building. concerns,concerns, and asand a meansas a means of making of making UWOPA UWOPA more more • Conduct field visits to engage local governments on GRB • Conduct inter-community exchange visits to share best practices and dialogue on alternative visible.visible. • Field audits to identify more gaps and establish practical compliance strategies and how to address emerging issues that may threaten community stability so as to • Publicize GRB advocacy campaigns through media coverage promote lasting peace. • Advocacy to improve reproductive health services (maternal Health-resource allocation and monitoring & Cancer management • Conduct media advocacy activities to promote peace in the affected areas. services- screening, treatment, information dissemination facilities).

// Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 14 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 15 EffectiveEffective participation participation in the in plenary the plenary and parliamentaryand parliamentary committees:committees: WomenWomen MPs will MPs advocate will advocate for women’s for women’s issues duringissues during plenary plenary and in and their in respec their respec- - tive Parliamentarytive Parliamentary Committees. Committees. MPs will MPs be will trained be trained to analyze to analyze bills and bills budgets and budgets for genderfor gender concerns concerns so as toso influenceas to influence legislation legislation and policy. and policy. Gender Gender champions champions will lobbywill lobbycommittee committee chairpersons chairpersons on key on advocacy key advocacy issues forissues the for advancement the advancement of of women.women. In particular, In particular, UWOPA UWOPA will target will target the Committees the Committees on Gender, on Gender, Labour Labour and and Social SocialDevelopment, Development, HIV/AIDs HIV/AIDs and other and otherrelated related matters, matters, Social SocialServices Services and and Equal EqualOpportunities, Opportunities, in order in orderto realize to realize the objectives the objectives of the ofStrategic the Strategic Plan. Plan.

// Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 14 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 15 Effective participation in the plenary and parliamentary committees: Women MPs will advocate for women’s issues during plenary and in their respective Parliamentary Committees. MPs will be trained to analyze bills and budgets for gender concerns so as to influence legislation and policy. Gender champions will lobby committee chairpersons on key advocacy issues for the advancement of women. In particular, UWOPA will target the Committees on Gender, Labour and Social Development, HIV/AIDs and other related matters, Social Services and Equal Opportunities, in order to realize the objectives of the Strategic Plan.

Strategic Direction 4: Partnerships and Networking for the advancement of women UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Goal: To advance UWOPAs partnerships at the international, regional A campaign will be conducted to increase the number and local levels to generate critical support for the CWLA, create Strategic of ex-officio male MPs in UWOPA’s membership. linkages and influence at the global level. Objective : To build partnerships and networks with international, regional and national • Review the UWOPA Constitution to amend existing gaps objective 4: stakeholders for the advancement of women. Networking and coalition building with • Develop & review the financial regulations policy manual, Human Resource policy manual, CSOs: Procurement policy manual, Volunteer policy manual & IT policy Manual. UWOPA will build on the benefits of working with civil • Establish Monitoring and Evaluation system Network and collaborate society, as experienced during the 7th and 8th Parlia- • Source a Research, Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with local and International Activities: ment through networking and coalition building for the • Produce, and disseminate UWOPA’s Annual Reports CSOs, women Parliamentary • Organize and participate in periodical national and international events; Women’s Day, World advancement of the women’s movement. UWOPA will • Review UWOPA’s strategic plan to assess progress in implementing the Associations activities. AIDS Day, FGM day, and the 16 Days of Activism e.t.c • Engage a consultant to conduct a mid and end of term evaluation caucuses, local leaders for UWOPA ANNUAL WORKPLAN 2012 network with regional and international bodies and • Participate in local, national, international and regional Conferences and meetingsAmount to share • Conduct annual organizational financial audits. Strategic Direction individuals, to conduct high profile advocacy and gain the 1:advancement Engendering Legislationof the & Policy experience Time and exposureLine to best practices and influence discussions for advancementrequired of women. international exposure. Such bodies include: the Com- Objective 2: To build the capacity and facilitate UWOPA secretariat to effectively fulfill its roles and CWLA. • Network with women ministers for strategic advocacy to advance the concerns of women,in UGX monwealth Parliamentary Association, the Club of functions. Activities enhanceJan participationFeb Mar in decisionApri May making.Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec • Personnel Salary and remuneration costs Organize and hold a three days Capacity Madrid, the Pan African Parliament, the East African • Network with key international and regional bodies to conduct high level advocacy with Activities: • Recruitment of a Research, Monitoring & Evaluation specialist, Communications and information 1 building trainings for women MPs in effective Government, to promote the advancement of women and strengthen solidarity in pursuing the legislation and policy engendering Legislative Assembly, Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), officer, Driver women’s cause. e.g. the Club of Madrid, the Pan African Parliament, East African Legislative251,200,000 and other women caucuses. Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable Assembly and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, IGAD, IPU, AU. • Capacity building; Staff trainings on key areas which include; 2 meetings 9,760,000 * Finance for non -financial managers, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational development, Organize and conduct engagement• sessions Participate and Host CS’ Coalition and Networking Meetings to build consensus and draw new Media engagement and Gender Responsive Budgeting, Gender studies-mainstreaming & analysis, effective communication 3 with Women members of Parliament strategies 16,700,000 collaboration: and protocol, lobbying and advocacy, media relations and fundraising and web upgrading and Establish a technical support unit •to support Conduct strategic regional engagement meetings with local women leaders to harmonize the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis women’s concerns and advance the agenda. A media strategy will be developed and implemented maintenance skills. 4 of gender bills • Media involvement for public education on women’s issues and strengthening the popularization69,400,000 to enable collaboration with the media as an advo- * Exposure & learning visits. Participate in national, regional and international platforms to share experience & best practices Design produce and disseminate information of the CWLA and UWOPA visibility. cacy tool for publicizing and popularizing women’s * on gender laws/ bills and those to be 84,400,000 • Office Equipment & supplies; operational accounting system software, vehicle. 5 concerns, and as a means of making UWOPA more implemented • Mobilize resources for the implementation of UWOPA’s activities; Recruit Male members to support the gender 6 visible. * Develop, produce and disseminate UWOPA’s strategic plan 2011- 2016 bills and their implementation 27,050,000 Conduct media engagement sessions to Launch UWOPA’s Strategic Plan 2011 -2016 as a means of networking with key stakeholders 7 * garner support for their positive reporting and * Conduct stakeholder meetings with development partners popularization of the bills& laws 25,600,000 * Operationalise and maintain a vibrant informative UWOPA website Organize and Hold harmonization work shops/ * Develop and implement a fundraising strategy 8 Meetings with CSOs’ to strategize for effective 26,300,000 * Mobilize MPs to subscribe to the Association. // Promotingadvocacy Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 17 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 16 9 Conduct media campaigns 156,800,000 10 Print and disseminate gender bills 12,000.000 Conduct constituency outreach programmes to 11 garner support and popularize the different gender bills in off icing and those to be 195,200,000 implemented 12 Organize and conduct sensitization sessions of UWOPA members on the International laws/ instruments that relate to women's rights( CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocol) 17,550,000

Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016

Strategic Objective : To build partnerships and networks with international, regional and national objective 4: stakeholders for the advancement of women.

Network and collaborate with local and International Activities: CSOs, women Parliamentary • Organize and participate in periodical national and international events; Women’s Day, World caucuses, local leaders for UWOPA AIDS ANNUAL Day, FGM day, WORKPLAN and the 16 Days of 2012 Activism e.t.c Strategic Direction • Participate in local, national, international and regional Conferences and meetingsAmount to share the 1:advancement Engendering Legislationof the & Policy experience Time and exposureLine to best practices and influence discussions for advancementrequired of women. CWLA. • Network with women ministers for strategic advocacy to advance the concerns of women,in UGX Activities enhanceJan participationFeb Mar in decisionApri May making.Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Organize and hold a three days• Capacity Network with key international and regional bodies to conduct high level advocacy with 1 building trainings for women MPs in effective Government, to promote the advancement of women and strengthen solidarity in pursuing the legislation and policy engendering women’s cause. e.g. the Club of Madrid, the Pan African Parliament, East African Legislative251,200,000 Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable Assembly and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, IGAD, IPU, AU. 2 meetings 9,760,000 Organize and conduct engagement• sessions Participate and Host CS’ Coalition and Networking Meetings to build consensus and draw new 3 with Women members of Parliament strategies 16,700,000 Establish a technical support unit •to support Conduct strategic regional engagement meetings with local women leaders to harmonize the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis women’s concerns and advance the agenda. 4 of gender bills • Media involvement for public education on women’s issues and strengthening the popularization69,400,000 Design produce and disseminate information of the CWLA and UWOPA visibility. on gender laws/ bills and those to be 84,400,000 5 implemented Recruit Male members to support the gender 6 bills and their implementation 27,050,000 Conduct media engagement sessions to 7 garner support for their positive reporting and popularization of the bills& laws 25,600,000 Organize and Hold harmonization work shops/ 8 Meetings with CSOs’ to strategize for effective 26,300,000 // Promotingadvocacy Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 17 9 Conduct media campaigns 156,800,000 10 Print and disseminate gender bills 12,000.000 Conduct constituency outreach programmes to 11 garner support and popularize the different gender bills in off icing and those to be 195,200,000 implemented 12 Organize and conduct sensitization sessions of UWOPA members on the International laws/ instruments that relate to women's rights( CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocol) 17,550,000

Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 SWOT Analysis Strategic Direction 5: Institutional Strengthening Goal: To build a strong and vibrant Secretariat for effective implementation Strengths Weaknesses of the Strategic Plan. Strategic • Members have an advocacy platform as top political leaders. Objective 1: To develop and review institutional systems, policies for effective management Strat•e gi c The Di highrec tnumberion 4: ofPar womentners MPship ins ,Parliament. Networking & Media Involvement for wo• m Failureen Ad tova translatenceme numbersnt into a force of influential leaders. and monitoring of programmes. • A Networksctivities that can be used to advance UWOPAsJan agenda.Feb Mar Apri May •J un LimitationsJul A inu gattractingSep moreOc tmaleN MPs.ov Dec objective 5: • N e t wLinkagesork wi thwith W theom constituentsen Ministe throughrs & theKe youtreach programmes. • A weak financial base affecting the sustainability of UWOPA. • I n t e rResourcenational basebodie sof fknowledgeor strategi cand hig expertise.h level • To some extent UWOPA is still invisible at the grassroots. 1 advocacy to advance the women needs and • Strong membership including the First Lady and former MPs. • Inability to accord women’s issues a human face. To build the capacity of the concerns & enhance participation in decision 23,600,000 • Dynamic Secretariat • Challenges in focusing on UWOPAs priority issues. UWOPA Secretariat to Activities: making • H o ldUnity and andpar ticommitmentcipate in partnership meetings effectively implement its • w i t h Supportdifferen tfrom CSO thes t omale stre nMPs.gthen solidarity in • Review the UWOPA Constitution to amend existing gaps • a d v anMembershipcing wome nis r downights to earth and focused on real issues. 12,540,000 activities. 2 • Develop & review the financial regulations policy manual, Human Resource policy manual, Participation in local national and international Procurement policy manual, Volunteer policy manual & IT policy Manual. conferences to influence discussions for 63,000,000 3 women advancement • Establish Monitoring and Evaluation system OpportunitiesConduct strategic regional engagement Threats • Source a Research, Monitoring and Evaluation specialist meetings with local women leaders to 4 • h Presencearmonize andwom supporten conc fromerns developmentand advance partnersthe • Some of the male and women counterparts are 109,800,000 • Produce, and disseminate UWOPA’s Annual Reports agenda • Other networks of women NGOs. entrenched in cultural negative values Organizing and participating in national and • Review UWOPA’s strategic plan to assess progress in implementing the Associations activities. • Pursuance of UWOPA’s agenda is a threat to member’s 5 • in Thetern existingational y Governmentearly marked policieswomen includingevents its gender 114,000,000 • Engage a consultant to conduct a mid and end of term evaluation C sensitiveonduct pConstitutionress confe rences for the different seats in some contexts e.g at the height of advocacy • Conduct annual organizational financial audits. • m Opportunitiesedia groups toa nworkd p opwithula rotherize tparliamentshe gender against the FGM some of the MPs from the eastern6,0 00,000 6 • a gLargeenda constituenciesand UWOPA vwhichisibilit yprovide a platform for region were voted out of Parliament in the elections. mobilization of the masses on different issues. • High turnover of MPs to the 9th Parliament. Stra• t e giPartnershipc Direct withion the5: Inmediastitutional Strengthening • Cultural beliefs affecting women in leadership • TGovernmento develop an politicald Improv goode info rwill.mation sharing 66,800,000 1 Review, edit, develop & Publish institutional // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 18 // Promotingsyst eSocialms/ Justice,polic yPeace m andanu Economicals f oEmpowermentr effectiv fore all Ugandans // 19 40,000,000 2 management of UWOPA Resource mobilization for effective 3 implementation of the UWOPA activities 97,250,000 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 SWOT Analysis

Strengths Weaknesses

• Members have an advocacy platform as top political leaders. Strat•e gi c The Di highrec tnumberion 4: ofPar womentners MPship ins ,Parliament. Networking & Media Involvement for wo• m Failureen Ad tova translatenceme numbersnt into a force of influential leaders. • A Networksctivities that can be used to advance UWOPAsJan agenda.Feb Mar Apri May •J un LimitationsJul A inu gattractingSep moreOc tmaleN MPs.ov Dec • N e t wLinkagesork wi thwith W theom constituentsen Ministe throughrs & theKe youtreach programmes. • A weak financial base affecting the sustainability of UWOPA. • I n t e rResourcenational basebodie sof fknowledgeor strategi cand hig expertise.h level • To some extent UWOPA is still invisible at the grassroots. 1 advocacy to advance the women needs and • Strong membership including the First Lady and former MPs. • Inability to accord women’s issues a human face. concerns & enhance participation in decision 23,600,000 • m a k Dynamicing Secretariat • Challenges in focusing on UWOPAs priority issues. • H o ldUnity and andpar ticommitmentcipate in partnership meetings • w i t h Supportdifferen tfrom CSO thes t omale stre nMPs.gthen solidarity in • a d v anMembershipcing wome nis r downights to earth and focused on real issues. 12,540,000 2 Participation in local national and international conferences to influence discussions for 63,000,000 3 women advancement Conduct strategic regional engagement Threats Opportunitiesmeetings with local women leaders to 4 • h Presencearmonize andwom supporten conc fromerns developmentand advance partnersthe • Some of the male and women counterparts are 109,800,000 agenda • Other networks of women NGOs. entrenched in cultural negative values Organizing and participating in national and • Pursuance of UWOPA’s agenda is a threat to member’s 5 • in Thetern existingational y Governmentearly marked policieswomen includingevents its gender 114,000,000 C sensitiveonduct pConstitutionress confe rences for the different seats in some contexts e.g at the height of advocacy • m Opportunitiesedia groups toa nworkd p opwithula rotherize tparliamentshe gender against the FGM some of the MPs from the eastern6,0 00,000 6 • a gLargeenda constituenciesand UWOPA vwhichisibilit yprovide a platform for region were voted out of Parliament in the elections. mobilization of the masses on different issues. • High turnover of MPs to the 9th Parliament. Stra• t e giPartnershipc Direct withion the5: Inmediastitutional Strengthening • Cultural beliefs affecting women in leadership • TGovernmento develop an politicald Improv goode info rwill.mation sharing 66,800,000 1 Review, edit, develop & Publish institutional // Promotingsyst eSocialms/ Justice,polic yPeace m andanu Economicals f oEmpowermentr effectiv fore all Ugandans // 19 40,000,000 2 management of UWOPA Resource mobilization for effective 3 implementation of the UWOPA activities 97,250,000 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA’s Organizational Capacity UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016

UWOPA has a competent and dynamic secretariat staff; Programs coordinator, Advocacy & Communication Officer, baseline survey, Design and development of routine M&E tools, Accountant and Administrative assistant who have demonstrated project indicators, data collection tools, Ongoing monitoring UWOPA’s ORGANOGRAM skills, experience and greater commitment to running its evaluation, ensure Midterm and end of project evaluation are programmes. UWOPA’s reputation and strength embedded in the done and ensuring annual reports produced in time. national wider coverage, strategic position, membership composi- General Assembly tion and strong network relationship with CSO’s continues to Networking and Partnerships enhance the success of its programmes and to provide a definite For a number of years UWOPA has developed strong partner- entry point for effective, advocacy and engagement in harnessing ships with civil society organizations especially with women and The Executive Committee efforts to implementation of gender laws and ending violence Human Rights organizations i.e. FOWODE, CEDOVIP, UWONET, against women. FIDA Uganda, ACORD, ACFODE, Law and Advocacy for Women in Uganda, NAWOU Action AID, Care International, Oxfam, Isis The Secretariat Monitoring and Evaluation Wicce and IST. In this strategic plan, UWOPA will continue UWOPA has mainly monitored progress in the following activities collaborating with Civil Society Organizations. UWOPA will as carried out by the secretariat; Production of activity, quarterly therefore continue to strengthen this collaboration to enable meet and end of project reports, final project evaluations have from our strategic plan objectives; strengthen links and participation in Statistical Information on Women Representation in Parliament time to time been conducted at the end of each projects. Civil Society Coalitions( Domestic Violence Act and HIV/PEP In this years 1st Quarter plan UWOPA will procure an M& E Tech- Policy coalitions Spear headed by Center For Domestic Violence Year Number of Women Women Composition of the 9th Parliament 2011-2016 nical person to guide UWOPA secretariat in the development, of Prevention) with an aim of providing a platform for CSOs to inter- 1986-1989 4 112 District women Representatives an improved Monitoring & Evaluation systems; performance face with women legislators and other sections of policy makers 1989-1996 34 11 Constituency Representatives frameworks and tools to track progress, monitor and evaluate the and implementers to effect implementation of gender laws and 1996-2001 51 02 National Female Youth & Northern Region different UWOPA programs during the Implementation of support the enactment of those pending. Engagements will also 2001-2006 74 Youth Representative UWOPA strategic plan 2012- 2016. be intensified with Relevant Ministries to influencing implementa- 2006-2010 100 02 Workers Representatives The consultant will also train the staff in the use and application tion and budget allocations. UWOPA will work with grass root 2011-2016 131 02 PWDS (National female Rep. & Eastern of the M& E tools and frameworks developed. Particularly, in this organizations, different community movers to disseminate infor- Region Rep) 02 UPDF Representatives strategic plan UWOPA plans to recruit A Research, M&E Special- mation on the laws, popularize, galvanize criticalReport support, on violence harness ist who will take charge of the Monitoring and Evaluation activi- solidity and harmonize to support the Implementation of Common 03 Ex-Official ties of the project which as planned will include; Conducting a Women Legislative Agenda. // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 20 21 UWOPA ANNUAL WORKPLAN 2012 Strategic Direction Amount 1: Engendering Legislation & Policy Time Line required in UGX Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Organize and hold a three days Capacity 1 building trainings for women MPs in effective legislation and policy engendering 251,200,000 Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable 2 meetings 9,760,000 Organize and conduct engagement sessions 3 with Women members of Parliament 16,700,000 Establish a technical support unit to support the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis 4 of gender bills 69,400,000 Design produce and disseminate information on gender laws/ bills and those to be 84,400,000 5 implemented Recruit Male members to support the gender 6 bills and their implementation 27,050,000 Conduct media engagement sessions to 7 garner support for their positive reporting and popularization of the bills& laws 25,600,000 Organize and Hold harmonization work shops/ 8 Meetings with CSOs’ to strategize for effective 26,300,000 advocacy 9 Conduct media campaigns 156,800,000 10 Print and disseminate gender bills 12,000.000 Conduct constituency outreach programmes to 11 garner support and popularize the different gender bills in off icing and those to be 195,200,000 implemented 12 Organize and conduct sensitization sessions of UWOPA members on the International laws/ instruments that relate to women's rights( CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocol) UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-201617,550,000 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec UWOPA WORKPLAN 2011- 2012 2 days Capacity Building training in gender 1 analysis and responsive budgeting 49,200,000 UWOPA ANNUAL WORKPLAN 2012 Conduct learning visits for MPs and UWOPA 1 2 staff to learn best practices on GRB Strategic Direction Amount 93,000,000 required Organize and hold engagement meetings with 1: Engendering Legislation & Policy Time Line 3 different stake holders(key Ministries, in UGX 8,200,000 Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Networking meetings with relevant CSOs to 4 galvanize critical support Organize and hold a three days Capacity 13,200,000 Conduct constituency field visits and 1 building trainings for women MPs in effective 5 dialogues to gather the needs ad concerns of legislation and policy engendering 251,200,000 women and establish the status on service 273,200,000 Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable delivery 2 meetings 9,760,000 6 Engage in gender analysis of national budgets Organize and conduct engagement sessions and policies 87,000,000 3 with Women members of Parliament 16,700,000 7 Print and disseminate information materials ( Establish a technical support unit to support policy briefs, advocacy materials) 16,500,000 the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis 8 Conduct round table and feed back meetings 4 of gender bills 69,400,000 to women MPS 8,400,000 9 Field Visits for gender auditing in 12 districts Design produce and disseminate information to monitor compliance 191,920,000 on gender laws/ bills and those to be 84,400,000 5 10 Sensitization & MPs engagement sessions in implemented Gender responsive Budgeting 14,800,000 Recruit Male members to support the gender 6 bills and their implementation 27,050,000 Strategic direction 3: Peace Building Conduct media engagement sessions to 7 Activities garner support for their positive reporting and Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Advocacy for engendering the PRDP to popularization of the bills& laws 25,600,000 1 address the needs of women 16,000,000 Organize and Hold harmonization work shops/ Meetings with CSOs’ to strategize for effective 26,300,000 8 Conduct sensitization and trainings for MPs in advocacy 2 peace and Conflict Transformation 23,800,000 9 Conduct media campaigns 156,800,000 Organize and Hold community dialogues with Print and disseminate gender bills 10 12,000.000 different stake holders and women in Northern Conduct constituency outreach programmes to 3 region 42,400,000 11 garner support and popularize the different gender bills in off icing and those to be 195,200,000 Conduct intercommunity exchange visits to implemented share best practices in conflict transformation 12 Organize and conduct sensitization sessions 4 and break regional sentiments. 17,000,000 of UWOPA members on the International laws/ instruments that relate to women's rights( Conduct media advocacy activities (radio talk CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocol) 17,550,000 5 shows, Newspaper articles) 52,800,000 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 22 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 23 Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources 2 Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

UWOPA ANNUAL WORKPLAN 2012 Strategic Direction Amount 1: Engendering Legislation & Policy Time Line required in UGX Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Organize and hold a three days Capacity 1 building trainings for women MPs in effective legislation and policy engendering 251,200,000 Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable 2 meetings 9,760,000 Organize and conduct engagement sessions 3 with Women members of Parliament 16,700,000 Establish a technical support unit to support the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis 4 of gender bills 69,400,000 Design produce and disseminate information on gender laws/ bills and those to be 84,400,000 5 implemented Recruit Male members to support the gender 6 bills and their implementation 27,050,000 Conduct media engagement sessions to 7 garner support for their positive reporting and popularization of the bills& laws 25,600,000 Organize and Hold harmonization work shops/ 8 Meetings with CSOs’ to strategize for effective 26,300,000 advocacy 9 Conduct media campaigns 156,800,000 10 Print and disseminate gender bills 12,000.000 Conduct constituency outreach programmes to 11 garner support and popularize the different gender bills in off icing and those to be 195,200,000 implemented 12 Organize and conduct sensitization sessions of UWOPA members on the International laws/ instruments that relate to women's rights( CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocol) UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-201617,550,000 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec UWOPA WORKPLAN 2011- 2012 2 days Capacity Building training in gender 1 analysis and responsive budgeting 49,200,000 UWOPA ANNUAL WORKPLAN 2012 Conduct learning visits for MPs and UWOPA 1 2 staff to learn best practices on GRB Strategic Direction Amount 93,000,000 required Organize and hold engagement meetings with 1: Engendering Legislation & Policy Time Line 3 different stake holders(key Ministries, in UGX 8,200,000 Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Networking meetings with relevant CSOs to 4 galvanize critical support Organize and hold a three days Capacity 13,200,000 Conduct constituency field visits and 1 building trainings for women MPs in effective 5 dialogues to gather the needs ad concerns of legislation and policy engendering 251,200,000 women and establish the status on service 273,200,000 Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable delivery 2 meetings 9,760,000 6 Engage in gender analysis of national budgets Organize and conduct engagement sessions and policies 87,000,000 3 with Women members of Parliament 16,700,000 7 Print and disseminate information materials ( Establish a technical support unit to support policy briefs, advocacy materials) 16,500,000 the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis 8 Conduct round table and feed back meetings 4 of gender bills 69,400,000 to women MPS 8,400,000 9 Field Visits for gender auditing in 12 districts Design produce and disseminate information to monitor compliance 191,920,000 on gender laws/ bills and those to be 84,400,000 5 10 Sensitization & MPs engagement sessions in implemented Gender responsive Budgeting 14,800,000 Recruit Male members to support the gender 6 bills and their implementation 27,050,000 Strategic direction 3: Peace Building Conduct media engagement sessions to 7 Activities garner support for their positive reporting and Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Advocacy for engendering the PRDP to popularization of the bills& laws 25,600,000 1 address the needs of women 16,000,000 Organize and Hold harmonization work shops/ Meetings with CSOs’ to strategize for effective 26,300,000 8 Conduct sensitization and trainings for MPs in advocacy 2 peace and Conflict Transformation 23,800,000 9 Conduct media campaigns 156,800,000 Organize and Hold community dialogues with Print and disseminate gender bills 10 12,000.000 different stake holders and women in Northern Conduct constituency outreach programmes to 3 region 42,400,000 11 garner support and popularize the different gender bills in off icing and those to be 195,200,000 Conduct intercommunity exchange visits to implemented share best practices in conflict transformation 12 Organize and conduct sensitization sessions 4 and break regional sentiments. 17,000,000 of UWOPA members on the International laws/ instruments that relate to women's rights( Conduct media advocacy activities (radio talk CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocol) 17,550,000 5 shows, Newspaper articles) 52,800,000 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 22 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 23 Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources 2 Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Strategic Direction 4: Partnerships, Networking & Media Involvement for women Advancement Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Network with Women Ministers & Key International bodies for strategic high level 1 advocacy to advance the women needs and concerns & enhance participation in decision 23,600,000 making Hold and participate in partnership meetings with different CSOs to strengthen solidarity in advancing women rights 12,540,000 2 Participation in local national and international conferences to influence discussions for 63,000,000 3 women advancement Conduct strategic regional engagement meetings with local women leaders to 4 harmonize women concerns and advance the 109,800,000 agenda Organizing and participating in national and 5 international yearly marked women events 114,000,000 Conduct press conferences for the different media groups and popularize the gender 6,000,000 6 agenda and UWOPA visibility

Strategic Direction 5: Institutional Strengthening To develop and Improve information sharing 66,800,000 1 Review, edit, develop & Publish institutional systems/ policy manuals for effective 40,000,000 2 management of UWOPA Resource mobilization for effective 3 implementation of the UWOPA activities 97,250,000

Conduct UWOPA meetings 4 17,900,000 Staff capacity Building trainings 5 32,000,000 6 Management / Administration 19,600,000 7 Physical Inputs/ Institutional costs 167,360,000 // Promoting8 MSocialonit oJustice,ring & PeaceEvalu andati oEconomicn Empowerment for all Ugandans // 24 88,000,000 Improving Finance management systems 9 12,000,000 3 Staff capacity Building trainings 5 32,000,000 6 Management / Administration 19,600,000 7 Physical Inputs/ Institutional costs 167,360,000 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 8 Monitoring & Evaluation 88,000,000 Improving Finance management systems Activity 6: Engage in gender analysis of national budgets and policies 348 000 000 9 12,000,000 Activity 7: Print and disseminate information materials ( policy briefs,advocacy materials) 82 500 000 Strategic Direction 4: Partnerships, Networking & Media Involvement for women Advancement 3 Activity 8: Conduct round table and feed back meetings to women MPS 46 200 000 Activities Jan Feb Mar Apri May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Strategic direction 1: Engendering Legislation and Policy Activity 9: Field Viists for gender auditing in 12 districts to monitor compliance 575 760 000 Network with Women Ministers & Key Activity 10: Sensitisation & MPs engagement sessions in Gender responsive Budgeting 62 900 000 International bodies for strategic high level 1 advocacy to advance the women needs and Objective Total Objective : To advocate for engendered peace initiatives and advance the partcipation of women and multistake holder concerns & enhance participation in decision 23,600,000 Ug.Shs involvement in peace building making Activity 1: Organise and hold a three days Capacity building trainings for women MPs in effective legislation and policy engendering 816 400 000 Activity 1: advocacy for engendering the PRDP to address the needs of women 56 000 000 Hold and participate in partnership meetings Activity 2: Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable meetings 53 680 000 with different CSOs to strengthen solidarity in Activity 2: Conduct sensitisation and trainings for MPs in peace and Conflict Transformation 83 300 000 advancing women rights 12,540,000 Activity 3: Organise and conduct engagement sessions with Women members of Parliament 83 500 000 Activity 3: Organise and Hold community dialogues with different stake holders and women in Northern region 169 600 000 2 Activity 4: Establish atechnical support unit to support the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis of gender bills 242 900 000 Activity 4: Conduct intercommunity exchange visits to share best practices in conflict transformation and break regional sentiments. 130 995 000 Participation in local national and international conferences to influence discussions for 63,000,000 Activity 5: Design produce and disseminate information on gender laws/ bills and those to be implemented 253 200 000 Activity 5: Conduct media advocacy activities( radio talkshows, Newspaper articles 211 200 000 3 women advancement Strategic Direction 4: Partnerships, Networking & Media Involvement for women Advancement Activity 6: Recruit Male members to support the gender bills and their implemenation 121 725 000 Conduct strategic regional engagement Activity 1: Network with Women Ministers & Key International bodies for strategic high level advocacy to advance the women needs meetings with local women leaders to Activity 7: Conduct media engagement sessions to garner support for their positive reporting and popularisation of the bills& laws 115 200 000 and concerns & enhance partcipation in decision making 141 600 000 4 harmonize women concerns and advance the 109,800,000 Activity 8: organise and Hold harmonise work shops/ Meetings with Csos to strategize for effective advocacy 105 200 000 agenda Activity 2: Hold and participate in partnership meetings with different CSOs to stregthen solidarity in advancincing women rights 62 700 000 Organizing and participating in national and Activity 9: Conduct media campaigns 548 900 000 Activity 3: Participation in local national and internaional conferences to influence discussions for women advancement 315 000 000 5 international yearly marked women events 114,000,000 Activity 10:Print and disseminate gender bills 36 000 000 Activity 4: Conduct strategic regional engagement meetings with local women leaders to harmonise women concerns Conduct press conferences for the different and advance the agenda 384 300 000 media groups and popularize the gender 6,000,000 Activity 11: Conduct constituency outreach programmes to garner support and popularise the different gender bills in officing and 6 agenda and UWOPA visibility Activity 5: Organising and partcipating in national and international yearly marked women events 594 000 000 those to be implemented 683 200 000 Activity 6: Conduct press conferences for the different media groups and popularise the gender agenda and UWOPA visibility 20 000 000 Strategic Direction 5: Institutional Strengthening Activity 12: Organise and conduct sensitisation sessions of UWOPA memebers on the International laws/ instruments that relate to To develop and Improve information sharing 66,800,000 women's rights( CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocal) 96 525 000 Strategic Direction 5: Institutional Building 1 Activity 1: To develop and Improve information sharing 379 800 000 Review, edit, develop & Publish institutional Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources Activity 2: Review, edit,develop & Publish institutional systems/ policy mannuals for effective management of UWOPA 45 000 000 systems/ policy manuals for effective 40,000,000 2 management of UWOPA Activity 1: 2 days Capacity Building training in gender analysis and responsive budgeting 147 600 000 Activity 3: Resource mobilisation for effective implementation of the UWOPA activities 45 000 000 Resource mobilization for effective Activity 2: Conduct learning visits for Mps and uwopa staff to learn best practices on GRB 325 500 000 Activity 4: Conduct UWOPA meetings 107 400 000 3 implementation of the UWOPA activities 97,250,000 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 UWOPA Activity 5: Staff capacity Building trainings 119 000 000 Activity 3: organise and hold engagement meetings with different stake holders(key Ministries, 45 100 000 Activity 6: Management / Administration 821 957 406 Conduct UWOPA meetings Activity 4: Networking meetings with relevant CSOs to galvanise critical support 66 000 000 4 17,900,000 Activity 7: Physical Inputs/ Institutional costs 296 560 000 Staff capacity Building trainings Activity 4: Networking meetings with relevant CSOs to galvanise critical support 66 000 000 Activity 8: Monitoring & Evaluation 341 000 000 5 32,000,000 Activity 5: Conduct constituency field visits and dialogues to gather the needs ad concerns of women and establish the status on Activity 9: Improving Finance management systems 51 000 000 6 Management / Administration 19,600,000 service delivery 801 700 000 GRAND TOTAL 10 033 102 406 7 Physical Inputs/ Institutional costs 167,360,000 // Promoting8 MSocialonit oJustice,ring & PeaceEvalu andati oEconomicn Empowerment for all Ugandans // 24 88,000,000 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 25 Improving Finance management systems 9 12,000,000 3 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Activity 6: Engage in gender analysis of national budgets and policies 348 000 000 Activity 7: Print and disseminate information materials ( policy briefs,advocacy materials) 82 500 000 Activity 8: Conduct round table and feed back meetings to women MPS 46 200 000 Strategic direction 1: Engendering Legislation and Policy Activity 9: Field Viists for gender auditing in 12 districts to monitor compliance 575 760 000 Activity 10: Sensitisation & MPs engagement sessions in Gender responsive Budgeting 62 900 000 Objective Total Objective : To advocate for engendered peace initiatives and advance the partcipation of women and multistake holder Ug.Shs involvement in peace building Activity 1: Organise and hold a three days Capacity building trainings for women MPs in effective legislation and policy engendering 816 400 000 Activity 1: advocacy for engendering the PRDP to address the needs of women 56 000 000 Activity 2: Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable meetings 53 680 000 Activity 2: Conduct sensitisation and trainings for MPs in peace and Conflict Transformation 83 300 000 Activity 3: Organise and conduct engagement sessions with Women members of Parliament 83 500 000 Activity 3: Organise and Hold community dialogues with different stake holders and women in Northern region 169 600 000 Activity 4: Establish atechnical support unit to support the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis of gender bills 242 900 000 Activity 4: Conduct intercommunity exchange visits to share best practices in conflict transformation and break regional sentiments. 130 995 000 Activity 5: Design produce and disseminate information on gender laws/ bills and those to be implemented 253 200 000 Activity 5: Conduct media advocacy activities( radio talkshows, Newspaper articles 211 200 000 Strategic Direction 4: Partnerships, Networking & Media Involvement for women Advancement Activity 6: Recruit Male members to support the gender bills and their implemenation 121 725 000 Activity 1: Network with Women Ministers & Key International bodies for strategic high level advocacy to advance the women needs Activity 7: Conduct media engagement sessions to garner support for their positive reporting and popularisation of the bills& laws 115 200 000 and concerns & enhance partcipation in decision making 141 600 000 Activity 8: organise and Hold harmonise work shops/ Meetings with Csos to strategize for effective advocacy 105 200 000 Activity 2: Hold and participate in partnership meetings with different CSOs to stregthen solidarity in advancincing women rights 62 700 000 Activity 9: Conduct media campaigns 548 900 000 Activity 3: Participation in local national and internaional conferences to influence discussions for women advancement 315 000 000 Activity 10:Print and disseminate gender bills 36 000 000 Activity 4: Conduct strategic regional engagement meetings with local women leaders to harmonise women concerns Activity 11: Conduct constituency outreach programmes to garner support and popularise the different gender bills in officing and and advance the agenda 384 300 000 Activity 5: Organising and partcipating in national and international yearly marked women events 594 000 000 those to be implemented 683 200 000 Activity 6: Conduct press conferences for the different media groups and popularise the gender agenda and UWOPA visibility 20 000 000 Activity 12: Organise and conduct sensitisation sessions of UWOPA memebers on the International laws/ instruments that relate to women's rights( CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocal) 96 525 000 Strategic Direction 5: Institutional Building Activity 1: To develop and Improve information sharing 379 800 000 Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources Activity 2: Review, edit,develop & Publish institutional systems/ policy mannuals for effective management of UWOPA 45 000 000 Activity 1: 2 days Capacity Building training in gender analysis and responsive budgeting 147 600 000 Activity 3: Resource mobilisation for effective implementation of the UWOPA activities 45 000 000 Activity 2: Conduct learning visits for Mps and uwopa staff to learn best practices on GRB 325 500 000 Activity 4: Conduct UWOPA meetings 107 400 000 Activity 5: Staff capacity Building trainings 119 000 000 Activity 3: organise and hold engagement meetings with different stake holders(key Ministries, 45 100 000 Activity 6: Management / Administration 821 957 406 Activity 4: Networking meetings with relevant CSOs to galvanise critical support 66 000 000 Activity 7: Physical Inputs/ Institutional costs 296 560 000 Activity 4: Networking meetings with relevant CSOs to galvanise critical support 66 000 000 Activity 8: Monitoring & Evaluation 341 000 000 Activity 5: Conduct constituency field visits and dialogues to gather the needs ad concerns of women and establish the status on Activity 9: Improving Finance management systems 51 000 000 service delivery 801 700 000 GRAND TOTAL 10 033 102 406

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Activity 6: Engage in gender analysis of national budgets and policies 348 000 000 UWOPA Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Activity 7: Print and disseminate information materials ( policy briefs,advocacy materials) 82 500 000 Appreciation Activity 8: Conduct round table and feed back meetings to women MPS 46 200 000 Strategic direction 1: Engendering Legislation and Policy Activity 9: Field Viists for gender auditing in 12 districts to monitor compliance 575 760 000 Activity 10: Sensitisation & MPs engagement sessions in Gender responsive Budgeting 62 900 000 UWOPA appreciates the following partners for the support rendered during the process of developing Objective Total Objective : To advocate for engendered peace initiatives and advance the partcipation of women and multistake holder Ug.Shs the strategic plan; involvement in peace building Activity 1: Organise and hold a three days Capacity building trainings for women MPs in effective legislation and policy engendering 816 400 000 Activity 1: advocacy for engendering the PRDP to address the needs of women 56 000 000 UWONET Activity 2: Formation and Holding UWOPA Roundtable meetings 53 680 000 Activity 2: Conduct sensitisation and trainings for MPs in peace and Conflict Transformation 83 300 000 European Parliamentarians for Africa (AWEPA) and Activity 3: Organise and conduct engagement sessions with Women members of Parliament 83 500 000 Activity 3: Organise and Hold community dialogues with different stake holders and women in Northern region 169 600 000 Planning and Development coordination office of parliament (PDCO). Activity 4: Establish atechnical support unit to support the secretariat in legislative drafting & analysis of gender bills 242 900 000 Activity 4: Conduct intercommunity exchange visits to share best practices in conflict transformation and break regional sentiments. 130 995 000 The secretariat staff for the unwavering commitment and effort towards the process and Activity 5: Design produce and disseminate information on gender laws/ bills and those to be implemented 253 200 000 Activity 5: Conduct media advocacy activities( radio talkshows, Newspaper articles 211 200 000 production of this work. Strategic Direction 4: Partnerships, Networking & Media Involvement for women Advancement Activity 6: Recruit Male members to support the gender bills and their implemenation 121 725 000 Activity 1: Network with Women Ministers & Key International bodies for strategic high level advocacy to advance the women needs Atukwasa Rita Coordinator Activity 7: Conduct media engagement sessions to garner support for their positive reporting and popularisation of the bills& laws 115 200 000 and concerns & enhance partcipation in decision making 141 600 000 Sylivia Omolo Kyomuhendo Advocacy Officer Activity 8: organise and Hold harmonise work shops/ Meetings with Csos to strategize for effective advocacy 105 200 000 Activity 2: Hold and participate in partnership meetings with different CSOs to stregthen solidarity in advancincing women rights 62 700 000 Edward Tusiime Accountant Activity 9: Conduct media campaigns 548 900 000 Activity 3: Participation in local national and internaional conferences to influence discussions for women advancement 315 000 000 Maria Gorretti Kabasomi Administrative Assistant Maria Harriet Lamunu Volunteer Activity 10:Print and disseminate gender bills 36 000 000 Activity 4: Conduct strategic regional engagement meetings with local women leaders to harmonise women concerns Activity 11: Conduct constituency outreach programmes to garner support and popularise the different gender bills in officing and and advance the agenda 384 300 000 Activity 5: Organising and partcipating in national and international yearly marked women events 594 000 000 UWOPA thanks; those to be implemented 683 200 000 Activity 6: Conduct press conferences for the different media groups and popularise the gender agenda and UWOPA visibility 20 000 000 Democratic Governance facility Activity 12: Organise and conduct sensitisation sessions of UWOPA memebers on the International laws/ instruments that relate to Irish AID women's rights( CEDAW, DEVAW, Maputo Protocal) 96 525 000 Strategic Direction 5: Institutional Building ADA/C/GEZA Activity 1: To develop and Improve information sharing 379 800 000 PLAN UGANDA Strategic Direction 2: Equitable Allocation of Resources Activity 2: Review, edit,develop & Publish institutional systems/ policy mannuals for effective management of UWOPA 45 000 000 POPSEC Activity 1: 2 days Capacity Building training in gender analysis and responsive budgeting 147 600 000 Activity 3: Resource mobilisation for effective implementation of the UWOPA activities 45 000 000 For the support so far rendered towards the implementation of this strategic plan 2011-2016 Activity 2: Conduct learning visits for Mps and uwopa staff to learn best practices on GRB 325 500 000 Activity 4: Conduct UWOPA meetings 107 400 000 Activity 5: Staff capacity Building trainings 119 000 000 Activity 3: organise and hold engagement meetings with different stake holders(key Ministries, 45 100 000 Activity 6: Management / Administration 821 957 406 Activity 4: Networking meetings with relevant CSOs to galvanise critical support 66 000 000 Activity 7: Physical Inputs/ Institutional costs 296 560 000 Activity 4: Networking meetings with relevant CSOs to galvanise critical support 66 000 000 Activity 8: Monitoring & Evaluation 341 000 000 Activity 5: Conduct constituency field visits and dialogues to gather the needs ad concerns of women and establish the status on Activity 9: Improving Finance management systems 51 000 000 service delivery 801 700 000 GRAND TOTAL 10 033 102 406 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 27 // Promoting Social Justice, Peace and Economic Empowerment for all Ugandans // 26 2011 – 2016PLAN

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