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Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) is a non-governmental organization that works to empower women and girls in Uganda through the use of information and communication technology (ICT). As part of our ongoing efforts to combat Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV), WOUGNET seeks to develop a comprehensive web portal that will serve as a one-stop resource for OGBV support services and holistic information access. This portal will be integrated into our existing website ( https://wougnet.org/ ) and social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin), ensuring broad access to critical and timely information and support services for survivors/victims of online gender-based violence in Uganda and beyond.
WOUGNET, with support from Enabel, is implementing this project to provide a comprehensive and secure web portal that empowers women and girls by raising awareness about Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) and offering essential psycho-social, legal, and technical support services.
Background:
The internet, while a powerful tool for empowerment, has increasingly become a hostile environment for women and girls in Uganda. Based on WOUGNET’s study in 2021 with Makerere University School of Women and Gender Studies (MakSWGS) on Assessing the Types, Spread, and Impact of Online Gender-Based Violence in Uganda, it was discovered that online gender-based violence is widespread in Uganda (mentioned by 88% of the respondents). The widespread nature of Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV), coupled with low digital literacy—only 35% among women and girls—leaves them vulnerable to harassment, abuse, and exploitation online. Despite the growing prevalence of OGBV, there is a significant lack of accessible resources and support services tailored to address these challenges. This growing online hostility not only limits women’s creative expression but also discourages their participation in civic life, particularly in leadership roles, online education, commerce, and entrepreneurship. The unchecked spread of OGBV poses a significant threat to the safety and well-being of women and girls, reinforcing systemic inequalities and undermining efforts to achieve gender equality in the digital age.
WOUGNET’s initiative to develop a one-stop web portal aims to fill this critical gap by offering psycho-social, legal, and technical support to victims of OGBV. This platform will empower women and girls to navigate the online space openly, freely, safely, securely and confidently, providing them with the tools and resources needed to protect themselves and seek help when needed.
Objective:
The primary objective of this initiative is to raise and amplify awareness among the population, particularly women and girls in the rural, peri-urban and urban areas of Uganda and beyond, about the dangers of OGBV and the services available to combat it. The portal will provide access to psycho-social, legal, and technical support to victims of OGBV and will be designed to reach at least 15,000 users.