WOUGNET Update Newsletter - August 2001

[Dorothy Okello <dokello@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

WOUGNET Update Newsletter -  August 2001
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Here is a list of what's new at the Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET)
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WHAT'S NEW
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1. WOMEN ORGANISATIONS IN UGANDA

= The Association of Uganda Women Lawyers - FIDA (U)
   Mission:  To assist women, children and other indigent groups
   attain effective legal protection.
   FIDA (U) is an indigenous,non-parisan non-profit making civil
   society organisation of Ugandan women lawyers aimed to achieving
   observance of the law, human rights, gender equality and equity.
   (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/wo_dir.html#FIDAU)


= Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)
   Mission: UWESO's mission is to improve the quality of life of
   needy orphans by empowering the local communities to meet the
   social, moral and economic needs of these children in a
   sustainable manner.
   (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/wo_dir.html#UWESO)


= Uganda Women's Network (UWONET)
   Mission: Promote networking and attain collective vision and
   action among different actors working towards development and the
   transformation of the unequal gender relations in society.
   (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/wo_dir.html#UWONET)



2.  LINKS AND RESOURCES

a) ICT related organisations

= ATCnet
     ATCnet's mission is to bring together organizations, social
     groups, economic and business bodies and individuals in Africa to
     share and use information and communication technologies (ICTs).
             ATCnet runs a series of HIV/AIDS databases and they
     encourage all groups working with HIV/AIDS at the grassroots
     to register as members. All the members will receive
     Medical supplies and material useful in the fight against
     HIV/AIDS. A second aspect of this project is that member groups
     are advertised and promoted as on the ground solution seekers
     and resources are directed their way, register at
     http://www.atcnet.org, for further information contact us at
     info@xxxxxxxxxxx
     (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#ATCnet)


b) Business Links and Resources

= Moladi
     Moladi is a patented plastic injection moulded formwork system,
     which we believe to be the beginning of an exciting new era in
     the construction industry. Creating job opportunities and
     facilitating the speedy delivery of much needed, low cost quality
     houses, clinics, schools, etc. Communities are trained and
     assisted to build their own houses quicker and for less than
     conventional brick and mortar.
     (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#MOLADI)


c) Environment Links and Resources

= Regional Network of Women and Sustainable Energy in Africa
     The Regional Network's principle is to empower women and to
     engender energy for substainable development. The Regional
     Network will work with women and other relevant stakeholders to
     improve women's knowledge and skills on energy options and
     impacts, ultimately raising their access to appropriate
     technologies and overall productivity. The Regional Contact for
     the network is the Environmental Liaison Centre Internation
     (ELCI) based in Nairobi, Kenya.
     (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#RNWSEA)


d) Human Rights Links and Resources

= People With Disabilities Uganda
     People With Disabilities Uganda is a national, nonprofit,
     nonpartisan peace and disability rights organization. PWD
     provides services for adults and children with disabilities. Many
     of these activities are geared towards women specifically. PWD is
     also very active in the fight to control small arms and light
     weapons throughout the region.
     (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#PWDU)


e) Resources about Women

= Commonwealth Women's Network
     Established in September 1991, the Commonwealth Women's Network
     is a non-governmental pioneering body within the realm of the
     Commonwealth community and is aimed at improving the quality of
     life of women throughout the Commonwealth.
     (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#CWN)

= Women's Learning Partnership
     Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace
     (WLP) is an international, non-governmental organization (NGO)
     registered as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in the United
     States. WLP works to empower women and girls in the Global South
     to re-imagine and re-structure their roles in their families,
     communities, and societies.
    (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#WLP)

= Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF)
     WWSF is an international, non profit, non-confessional NGO and
     empowerment agency (with UN ECOSOC consultative status), based in
     Geneva, Switzerland. WWSF works for the implementation of women's
     and children's rights and annually convenes the "Prize for
     women's creativity in rural life", the World Rural Women's Day -
     15 October, the World Fund for the Dignity of Children, and the
     World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - 19 November.
    (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#WWSF)


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EVENTS & NEWS
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July 2001
= Calling the Circle Uganda - Return Visit
   A delegation of eight women leaders from California are meeting
   with women leaders throughout Uganda during July 2001. The vision
   of "Calling the Circle: Uganda" is to build a "virtual grassroots
   network" via the internet between Uganda and US women for joint
   advocacy and grassroots democracy. Follow the visit online at
   http://www.videodocument.org/uganda2/
   (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/projectnews.html#UgandaCircle)


August 2001
= NAWOU: Call for Application for Official Representatives to the UN
   Economic and Social Council
   The National Association of Women Organisations in Uganda (NAWOU)
   is soliciting applications from capable individuals and
   recommendations of people, who are interested in representing
   NAWOU in establishing constructive consultative relations with
   the United Nations. The designation of representatives will be
   done on a yearly basis with possible extension. Obtain details of
   the Call for Application, including requirements and terms and
   conditions at:
   http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/projectnews.html#NAWOU_ECOSOC


September 2001
= AUWMD - a finalist in 2001 Stockholm Challenge
   The Association of Uganda Women Medical Doctors (AUWMD) is one of
   the finalists in the 2001 Stockholm Challenge under the category
   of  'Health and Quality of Life'. AUWMD's project titled
   "Providing information electronically on reproductive health" aims
   at disseminating information on reproductive health to women NGOs
   connected electronically so that they can use the information in
   their advocacy and other related activities.
   AUWMD is currently seeking financial support for the travel and
   accomodation expenses associated with participating in the Award
   activities in September 2001.
   (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/projectnews.html#AUWMD_SC)


To list your event/news on the WOUGNET website, send details about
the event/news including contact information to:
wougnet-news@xxxxxxxxxxx


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