Gender and Women Affairs – Ministry of Gender Labour & Social Development

To ensure that national policies, laws and programmes address gender and women concerns
To develop capacity for gender mainstreaming and promotion of women’s empowerment
To promote the advancement of women in all spheres of development
To monitor compliance and report on international and regional treaties, protocol, conventions and agreements on gender and women’s advancement

Formulation and review of policies and legislation on gender and women empowerment

Develop strategies on gender and women’s advancement
Training and capacity building of sectors and local Governments to mainstream gender and address women’s concerns
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Government legislations, policies and programmes related to gender and women’s empowerment
Provide advice and technical support supervision to Local Governments and other stakeholders
Develop and set standards for Gender Mainstreaming for sectors and Local Governments.
Create awareness among communities and the public at large on the need to address gender concerns
Participation in negotiation and implementation of regional, national and international protocols
Research and documentation on gender and the situation of women in Uganda
Coordination and consultations with stakeholders and partners at all levels on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Mobilize necessary resources through planning, budgeting and reporting for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment programmes