The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has issued a strong statement condemning the closure of Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U) media platforms, describing the action as a serious threat to press freedom, access to information, and Uganda’s democratic principles. The association expresses concern over the impact of the shutdown on journalists, media workers, and the […]
Introduction and Background Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is a National level non-governmental woman focused and advocacy organization that was established in 1983 by a group of 48 female journalists as a membership association. UMWA envisions an engendered media where gender equality and women’s empowerment are upheld for holistic sustainable development”. UMWA’s mission is to […]
Do these women have the spine for harsh criticism or they are simply easy targets for bullies within parliament, social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and TikTok? What have they done to cope with the criticism, bullying or unflattering light?
