Gender Mainstreaming Directorate

Makerere University Two4One Talent for Change Contest against Sexual Harassment

One of the objectives of the Makerere University Policy and Regulations against Sexual Harassment is “To sensitize the university community about the evils of sexual harassment, thereby engendering a sense of social responsibility and zero tolerance for such behavior”. The Policy outlines “Conducting regular sentization and educational programmes for all members of the university community” as one of its strategies. The Gender Mainstreaming Directorate at Makerere University is mandated to coordinate all the policy implementation organs.

In line with the above, the Gender Read more

MakerereThe VC’s Roster of 100 was selected investigate specifically reported complaints of sexual harassment

Mak unveils VC’s Roster of 100; amends the Sexual Harassment policy; and launches Safer Universities project

Dr. Euzobia Baine Mugisha - Ag. Director Gender Mainstreaming, Prof. William Bazeyo representing the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Maxime Houinato - UN Women Country Representative, Prof. Sylvia Tamale- Makerere University School of Law and Ms Susan Olegede - UN Women at the launch of the amended Policy and Regulations Against Sexual Harassment on 29th August 2019.

Makerere University unveils VC’s Roster of 100 to investigate specifically reported complaints of sexual harassment

To be launched on 29th August 2019 at Royal Suites Bugolobi

Makerere University to Launch the Safer Universities Project

The Safer Universities Project will be launched on 29th August 2019 at Royal Suites Bugolobi by Makerere University under the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate with joint efforts on:

Elimination of SExual Harassment
Elimination of Violence Aganist Women and Girls
Promotion of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights

Training for the Vice Chancellor's standing Roster of 100. It will be held on 28th and 29th August, 2019 at Royal Suites Bugolobi.

Makerere University Training for the Vice Chancellor's standing Roster of 100

This is aimed at setting up a standing roster of 100 persons from which ad hoc committees will be drawn to investigate specifically reported complaints of sexual harassment. All 100 members shall be persons of integrity, trained and sensitized on sexual harassment, abuse and procedural matters for handling complaints as and when they arise. It will be held on 28th and 29th August 2019 at Royal Suites Bugolobi.

The Student's Guild Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Mariam Mugisha speaking at the dialogue on sexual harassment held on 26th April 2019.

Mak Students Sensitized On Sexual Harassment

Hundreds of turned up to students attend a public dialogue on sexual harassment held on Friday 26th April 2019 in the Makerere University Main Hall under the theme “Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment”.

“Stop sexual harassment, break the silence, and speak out,” said Dr. Euzobia Baine Mugisha, the Director-Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate.

Hundreds of turned up to students attend a public dialogue on sexual harassment held on Friday 26th April 2019 in the Read more

A student participating in a discussion at the Personal Branding Session organised by GMD and facilitated by the Daniel Choudry Sales Institute on 18th April 2019, Senate Conference Room, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Gender Mainstreaming Directorate Tips Students on Personal Branding

“Change your mindset and stop giving reasons, which reasons don’t put food on the table. This world has two types of people; the result people and the reason people. Which one are you?” Daniel Choudry asked his audience. “The reason people will give all excuses as to why they can’t do or achieve something and end up blaming everything around them including their parents but can’t blame themselves. The result people are those who have an “I CAN” internal dialogue and see the opportunities and possibilities in everything,” he further explained.

On Thursday, 18th April 2019, 100 Read more

Student Peer Trainers sharing feedback from group discussions during the training on 28th March 2019.

Mak-Gender Mainstreaming Directorate Student Peer Trainers Undergo Training

Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) has rolled out the Student Peer Trainers programme to train 250 students in handling gender issues as well as equipping them with knowledge and skills aimed at ending gender-based violence.

The Student Peer Trainers approach is one of the key strategies for implementing the Gender Mainstreaming Programme (GMP). The Student Peer Trainers programme targets all categories of Makerere University students. It is voluntary, based on expression of interest.

The training programme, to be conducted in cohorts, started on 28th Read more

Public Dialogue on Gender Based Violence

Public Dilogue has been organised to take place on 30th November 2018 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Freedom Square

The Gender Mainstreaming Directorate in partnership with Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) with financial support from UN Women has organized activities during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) scheduled to take place between 29th and 30th November, 2018.

The activities include a GBV one stop center at Makerere University freedom square that will attract various stakeholders (UN Agencies, government agencies, universities Read more

The scholarship opportunity closed on 12th September, 2018 at 5:00pm

Tuition Waiver Scholarships For First Year Students For 2018/2019 Academic Year

Makerere University Council offers 20 scholarships every year to female students joining the University. All Programmes in the Colleges at Makerere University for the Academic Year 2018/2019 are eligible for funding. Each College has 2 slots only. These scholarships are administered by the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate, Makerere University.

Eligibility

Scholarship applicants should meet the following criteria:

Should be female
Should be a first year student admitted at Makerere University Main Campus for 2018/2019 Academic Year Read more

Chinese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Zheng ZhuQiang (Centre) and State Minister for Higher Education Hon.Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo hold a dummy cheque of 85 Million. Prof. William Bazeyo (Second Right) -Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration) represented the Vice Chancellor at the Scholarship Award ceremony held at Main Building, Makerere University on 8th August 2018.

Chinese Embassy awards 30 Scholarships to Makerere University students

The Embassy of China to Uganda has awarded two categories Scholarships; the Ambassador’s Award for Excellence and the Ambassador’s Award for Friendship to Makerere University continuing students. Officially launched by the State Minister for Higher Education Hon. John Chrysestom Muyingo on behalf of the Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, the Scholarships Award was received by the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe represented by the Deputy Read more

Guest of Honour-Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo (3rd L) is joined by Dr. Euzobia Mugisha Baine (5th L), Ms. Naomi Lumutenga (2nd L), Prof. Catherine Hawkins (L) and other facilitators and participants to cut the HERS-EA Second Academy commemorative cake, 6th July 2018, Grand Global Hotel, Kampala Uganda

Government Pledges Support as HERS-EA Second Academy Closes

The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) has pledged to support the good work being done under Higher Education Resource Services, East Africa (HERS-EA), aimed at promoting the advancement of women in leadership and management in Higher Education through training. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Second Academy on Friday, 6th July 2018 at Grand Global Hotel, the State Minister for Higher Education-Hon. Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo reassured the audience that HERS-EA’s efforts had not gone unnoticed and the Government would arrange to meet the Read more

Prof. Mary Okwakol (7th L) flanked by Director DRGT-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (8th L), University Librarian-Dr. Hellen Byamugisha (6th L) Ag. Director GMD-Dr. Euzobia Mugisha Baine (5th L), Director HRD-Mr. Andrew Abunyang (4th L), Ms. Frances Nyachwo-GMD (3rd L), facilitators and participants of the HERS-EA Second Academy at the opening ceremony, 2nd July 2018, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Prof. Okwakol Calls For Transformational Leadership at HERS-EA Second Academy

The HERS-EA Second Academy is a follow-up of the Inaugural Leadership Academy held from 2nd to 7th July 2017. Higher Education Resource Services, East Africa (HERS-EA), is an educational non-profit organization advancing women leadership and management in the East African Community (EAC) member countries. Established in 2014, HERS-EA is an affiliate of HERS based in Denver, Colorado, USA, and established in 1972.

The HERS-EA Second Academy set to be held from 1st to 6th July 2018 will accord participants the opportunity to meet their unique professional needs through sessions on Read more

The Chairperson-Prof. Sylvia Tamale flanked by members of the Committee Investigating Sexual Harassment (Left) hands over the report to Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, flanked by Members of Management (Right) on 25th June 2018, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

Committee Investigating Sexual Harassment Hands Over Report to Vice Chancellor

The five member committee appointed to investigate sexual harassment at Makerere Universityofficially handed over its report to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on Monday, 25th June 2018. Led by the Chairperson, Prof. Sylvia Tamale, the committee appointed on 2nd March 2018 also consisted of the School of Women and Gender Studies’ Assoc. Prof. Consolata Kabonesa, Ag. Principal School of Law-Assoc. Prof. Christopher Mbazira, the College of Education and External Studies’ Read more

Capacity Building for FSF Scholars at Makerere in Self-Marketing, Relationships, Academic Excellence and Career Planning

Since 2001, the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) has been implementing a Female Scholarship programme under the Makerere University Female Scholarship Foundation (FSF).In addition to the tuition and living expenses, GMD equips the scholars with various life and soft skills that are crucial in succeeding beyond university education. In this respect, GMD organised a two-day capacity building workshop from 8th- 9th February 2018 in the Makerere University Senate Conference Halllevel four under a theme: “self-marketing and career success”. Over 70 female scholars attended the training Read more

Prof. Sylvia Tamale, the Chairperson of the Committee presented the report on 18th May 2018 in Makerere University Main Hall.

Committee Investigating Sexual Harassment at Makerere University Presents the Report to Stakeholders for Validation

On 2nd March 2018, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe appointed a five member committee headed by Prof. Sylvia Tamale to investigate the causes of the increasing cases of sexual harassment, review the Policy and Regulations against Sexual Harassment and make recommendations for its improvement, and receive submissions on sexual harassment at Makerere University. Consisting of Dr. Betty Ezati, Dr. Consolata Kabonesa, Dr. Christopher Mbazira and Dr. Aaron Read more

Mak- FSF Alumni Breakfast Meeting: Scholars are ready to drop a coin and change a life

Since 2001, the Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Directorate in partnership with the Carnegie Cooperation of New York, has supported academically bright girls from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds to access university education at Makerere University, thus contributing to the increased undergraduate female students’ enrolment at the University.

In 2012, in addition to the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate got new partners to fund the FSF such as the MS JD Global Education Fund, DFCU Bank, Standard Chartered Bank Limited, Joshua Read more

Some of the graduands at the recent Graduation Ceremony held in January 2018

Female Scholarship Foundation graduates 144 students at the 68th Graduation of Makerere University

Under the stewardship of the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate, Makerere University appreciates the role of partners in supporting the various Makerere University Gender Mainstreaming Programme since 2001 to facilitate implementation of various projects and initiatives. These include Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Swedish Government (SIDA), Norwegian Government, African Development Bank, Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Uganda) among others. The support to the socio-economically disadvantaged Ugandans especially economically needy but academically bright girls to access to Read more

Ms Frances Nyachwo (Centre) the Outgoing Acting Director Gender Mainstreaming handed over to Dr. Euzobia Baine (2nd Right) on 8th January 2018. Some members in the Directorate witnessed the handover including First Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) Dr. Ernest Okello Ogwang (3rd Left).

Dr. Euzobia Mugisha Baine appointed MAK Acting Director Gender Mainstreaming

On 8th January 2018, the outgoing Acting Director, Gender and Mainstreaming Directorate Ms. Frances Nyachwo handed over office to the newly-appointed Acting Director Dr. Euzobia Mugisha Baine.

Dr. Euzobia M. Baine joined Makerere University in February 2000 as an Assistant Registrar. She worked as a Senior Assistant Registrar in Charge of Policy and Welfare from 2007 -2011, and an Assistant Registrar in charge of the Female Scholarship Initiative from 2001 -2007 in the then Gender Mainstreaming Division (GMD). In May 2011, she was appointed Manager in charge of Academic Affairs in Read more