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Fostering Gender-Inclusive Online Spaces in Uganda: Insights from the “Our Voices, Our Futures” Consultative Meeting
['Esther Nyapendi']
WOUGNET
On November 29, 2024, Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) hosted a pivotal meeting titled “Gender Inclusive and Best Practices Governing Online Spaces in Uganda” at the Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala. This event brought together key stakeholders to discuss actionable strategies for creating inclusive and safe digital spaces, with a focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by women and girls online. Patience outlined key safety and access concerns faced by women and girls, including cybersexism, catfishing, slut-shaming, and systemic barriers such as high internet costs, limited digital literacy, and inadequate network coverage in rural areas.