Our Background & Manadate.
Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development where you can easily access up-to-date information from all our Departments and Directorates and make use of our e-Services to conveniently obtain the our key services.
The Ministry is composed of specialized Departments and Directorates, each playing a critical role in promoting social protection, advancing labour rights, and fostering inclusive development across the country. We are committed to serving all Ugandans with transparency, efficiency, and a people-centred approach.
Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom.
Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
Mandate
Therefore, the Ministry plays a fundamental role in creating demand for social services and laying a foundation for other sectors to improve their outcomes.
Vision
“A better standard of living, equity and social cohesion”
Mission
Goal
“Promote employment and productivity, positive cultural values, rights of vulnerable groups and gender responsive development”
Objectives
The Ministry objectives are to:
(i) Promote decent employment opportunities and labour productivity;
(ii) Enhance effective participation of communities in the development process;
(iii) Enhance the resilience and productive capacity of the vulnerable persons for inclusive growth;
(iv) Empower youth to harness their potential and increase self-employment, productivity and competitiveness;
(v) Promote rights, gender equality & equity and women empowerment in the development process;
(vi) Strengthen the performance of the Social Development Sector (SDS) institutions; and
(vii) Redress imbalances and promote equal opportunity for all.