1DPM/Minister for EAC Affairs Uganda Stresses Importance of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.

1DPM/Minister for EAC Affairs Uganda, Rt.Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga (MP)

The 1DPM/Minister for East African Community Affairs Uganda has emphasized women’s vital role in shaping the Frfeddom Charter, particularly through their advocacy for the women’s charter. She stated that this document called for the enfranchisement of people of all races regardless of gender, and demanded equality of opportunity in employment, equal pay for equal work, and equal rights concerning property, marriage, and children.

‘Nobel peace prize laureate Albert Luthuli lauded the indispensable role of women to the demise of apartheid she asserted.

On the invitation of the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga who’s also the 1st vice chairperson in the National Resistance Movement Party made these remarks this morning while officiating at South Africa’s Women’s Month for the year 2024 at Kampala Sheraton Hotel. The event drew attendance from diplomatic missions in Uganda and development partners.

Mrs. Miria Rukoza Koburunga Matembe, Uganda former  Minister of Ethics and Integrity

Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga highlighted numerous efforts women in South Africa have in pursuing justice across economic, environmental, social, political, and other spheres of life.

‘throughout their struggle, particularly in its early stages, they had to fight alongside men for democracy and freedom from racial oppression while simultaneously advocating for their recognition and rights’ she said. The minister, recalls the significant contributions to the resistance against apartheid-era laws, including the Group Areas Act (1950) and the Population Regulation Act (1950) both of which institutionalized racial segregation and government control over people’s racial classification. Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga retaliated that women who were once vocal activists find themselves constrained by allegiance to a government that often prioritizes patriarchal values.

Rt.Hon Rebecca Kadaga (4th left) in a group photograph with delegates that attended the celebration month of womens’ day South Africa at Kampala Sheraton Hotel.

The 1DPM/minister for East African Community Affairs in Uganda in her ending remarks gave assurance that the government of Uganda will continue to strengthen the already strong relationship with the Republic of South Africa.

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