Tag: GMD

Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda calls for full involvement of men and boys in achieving Gender Equality

The Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda Her Excellence Maria Håkansson has emphasized the need to fully engage men and boys in all the initiatives geared towards...

The College Registrar, Mr. Vincent Abigaba (Standing) addresses freshers during the orientation at the Arts Quadrangle, College of HUmanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS). Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. East Africa.

Humanities & Social Sciences8 months ago

CHUSS Freshers Asked to Focus on Academics & Desist from Engaging in Politics & Rioting

Hundreds of freshmen and women admitted to undergraduate programmers in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) for the academic year 2023/2024 on Friday 25th...

Ms. Susan Mbabazi (Left) and Mr. Eric Tumwesigye (Right) during the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD)'s consultative meeting with CoCIS Staff on 23rd May 2023 at College Conference Hall, Level 4, Block A, CoCIS, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Computing & IS11 months ago

Gender Mainstreaming Directorate to set up Day-Care Centres & Men’s Spaces

Most of the conversation in the public tends to portray a picture that when we talk about gender, gender equality and gender mainstreaming, it is about...

Seated: The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C), ED BRAC International-Mr. Shameran Abed (3rd L) and University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (3rd R) with R-L: BRAC Uganda Country Director-Ms. Spera Atuhairwe, Ag. Director GMD-Ms. Susan Mbabazi, BRAC Regional Director Africa-Ms. Rudo Kayombo and Deputy University Secretary-Mr. Simon Kizito with other officials (Standing) after the MoU Signing on 29th March 2023, Council Room, Makerere University.

General1 year ago

Mak partners with BRAC to Support Career Progression of Talented Women

Makerere University on 29th March 2023 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stichting BRAC; an international development organization based in Bangladesh with regional presence in...

Some of the members of the VC’s Roster with staff members of the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate and Ms. Nina Asiimwe Byarugaba who represented the UN Women Deputy Country Representative at the opening ceremony on 14th June 2022.

General2 years ago

Vice Chancellor’s Roster against Sexual Harassment Meets, Shares Milestones & Experiences

The Vice Chancellor’s Roster of 100 to investigate Sexual Harassment at Makerere University has called upon the University Leadership to reinforce its commitment and support toward...

The Director, Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD), Dr. Euzobia Mugisha-Baine (L) and Ms. Frances Nyachwo (R) during the latter's farewell dinner on 4th May 2022 at the Makerere University Guest House.

General2 years ago

Mak GMD Honours Ms. Frances Nyachwo’s Distinguished Service

“Good management is when you start something and give space to others to run it, and then see it operating further than you left it. I...

The Chairperson Mak Council - Mrs. Lorna Magara (2nd L) with L-R: the Vice Chancellor - Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Keynote Speaker - Prof. Amina Mama, Principal CHUSS - Assoc. Prof. Josephine Ahikire and Dean, School of Gender and Women Studies - Assoc. Prof. Sarah Ssali at the opening ceremony on 23rd Feb 2022, CFT2 Auditorium.

Humanities & Social Sciences2 years ago

The International Conference on Gender Studies in Africa opens at Makerere

The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet K. Museveni represented by the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda H.E. Jessica Alupo...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe makes his remarks during the Stakeholders Stocktaking Dialogue on Sexual Harassment and Response at Makerere University on 10th December 2021. In the background is the Principal CHUSS, Prof. Josephine Ahikire.

General2 years ago

Ending GBV: Let Mak be the Example that Uganda Looks Up To

Makerere in partnership with national and global stakeholders hosted a Stocktaking Dialogue on Sexual Harassment and Response at the University on Friday 10th December, 2021. The...

The Chairperson Makerere University Council, Mrs. Lorna Magara.

General3 years ago

Council Calls for Consultative, Mak Strategic Plan & NDPIII-Inclusive Budgeting

The Makerere University Council Chairperson represented by the Chairperson Finance, Planning, Administration and Investment Committee (FPAIC) of Council-Mr. Bruce Balaba Kabaasa has called upon Unit heads...

The "Enhancing Women’s Participation and Visibility in Leadership and Decision-Making Organs of Public Universities in Uganda through Action Research" Phase One Study dissemination poster for the event held on 14th September 2021, CTF1, Makerere University and Online.

General3 years ago

Intentionality Key to Nurturing More Women Leaders

The Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD), Makerere University on 14th September 2021 presented findings from phase one of the study on Enhancing Women’s Participation and Visibility in...