Gender Justice
Mission Uganda advances the rights, equality, dignity and empowerment of women, girls, men and boys by addressing the root causes of gender inequality and transforming discriminatory social norms, policies and practices, through rights-based, community-led and inclusive approaches.
Key Stakeholders We Work With
Shifting gender norms takes a whole community. We work through trusted local voices to make change stick.
Key Interventions
Nine interconnected approaches addressing the root causes of gender inequality.
Women's Rights & Empowerment
Promoting equal opportunities, access to resources and freedom from discrimination for women and girls.
GBV Prevention & Response
Working with communities and duty-bearers to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors.
Unpaid Care & Domestic Work (UCDW)
Community awareness by cultural, religious and women caucus members, plus drama groups using role plays, to redistribute the domestic care burden more equitably.
Women's Leadership & Participation
Strengthening women's voice and representation in household, community and local decision-making.
Land & Property Rights
Advocating for women's rights to own, access and control land and property.
Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights
Promoting access to sexual and reproductive health information, services and rights.
Gender & Climate Justice
Integrating gender equity into climate adaptation and resilience-building interventions. See Climate Justice & Action.
Gender-Transformative Social Norms
Reflection meetings with cultural and religious leaders to shift discriminatory norms, policies and practices.
Women's Economic Justice
Supporting women's equal access to economic resources, opportunities and decision-making over household income. See Livelihoods.
Gender Justice in the Field
Gender Justice Outcomes
Increased community awareness and dialogue on shared gender roles and domestic responsibilities.
Strengthened engagement of cultural and religious leaders as champions for women's rights.
Growing women's participation and leadership in community decision-making.
Reduced discriminatory norms and practices through sustained community-led advocacy.
Join Us in Advancing Gender Justice
Partner with us, volunteer, or support a gender justice initiative in Northern Uganda.