Uganda’s Women Humanitarian Leaders Unite: Charter for Change Summit Amplifies Women’s Voices
Kampala, Uganda – November 26, 2024 – In a bold move to revolutionize the humanitarian sector, Charter for Change (C4C) Working Group Uganda organized a groundbreaking Women in Humanitarian Leadership Summit (WHLS) at Hotel Africana in Kampala.
Organized by The Charter for Change (C4C) Working Group Uganda, the summit brought together a diverse group of participants, including women-led humanitarian organizations, government officials, UN agencies, donor agencies, and members of the diplomatic community
CAPAIDS Uganda, the Secretariat for the C4C Working Group Uganda is part of the summit’s Coordination. The summit, themed “Galvanising Women’s Leadership in Humanitarian Development, Peace (HDP) Nexus and Influencing Decision-Making Spaces,” aimed to amplify women’s roles in leadership and showcase their contributions to humanitarian response.
C4C Uganda’s efforts to promote women’s leadership in the humanitarian sector are timely and crucial, given the significant impact of humanitarian crises on women and girls.In her opening remarks, One of the C4C Uganda Coordinators emphasized the importance of women’s leadership in humanitarian response.
“Women are often the first responders in humanitarian crises, mobilizing resources and capacity to support the most vulnerable in their communities. However, their contributions often go unrecognized, and they face significant barriers to leadership positions.”
The summit featured a series of panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, focusing on critical issues facing women-led humanitarian organizations in Uganda. Participants engaged in lively debates and shared their experiences, highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing women in humanitarian leadership.
One of the key objectives of the summit was to promote the mentoring of young women to strengthen their capacity to participate in leadership and decision-making. To achieve this, the organizers facilitated a mentorship session, where experienced humanitarian leaders shared their experiences and offered guidance to young women.
The summit also provided a platform for women-led humanitarian organizations to showcase their work and share their experiences. Participants had the opportunity to learn from each other, share best practices, and establish new partnerships and collaborations.The Women in Humanitarian Leadership Summit was a resounding success, providing a platform for women’s voices to be heard and their contributions to humanitarian response to be recognized.
The event reinforced the importance of collective responsibility and accountability in advancing gender equality and promoting women’s leadership in humanitarian development.As the humanitarian sector continues to evolve, it is clear that women’s leadership will play a critical role in shaping the future of humanitarian response.
Charter for Change Uganda’s efforts to promote women’s leadership in the humanitarian sector are a step in the right direction, and their impact will be felt for years to come.The summit was made possible through the support of various partners, including UN agencies, donor agencies, and private sector companies.
The event was attended by over 100 participants, including women-led humanitarian organizations, government officials, UN agencies, donor agencies, and members of the diplomatic community.