The aim of institutional strengthening, Organizational Development and Capacity Building, is to strengthen and enhance the capacity of WHRDN-U as a National Mechanism Gender Responsive protection for Women Human Rights Defenders in Uganda.
Institutional or organization and strengthening are the cornerstone of a vibrant and sustainable organization. This includes both human and non-human resources that work to hold the Institution aloft. In WHRDN-U, this includes the members, staff at secretariat and the tools that have been available to make their environment conducive for efficient and effective delivery of the organizational goals and objectives. Under this component, we achieved the following milestones:
Staffing: The WHRDN-U secretariat has 5 staff members occupying key positions. They include; The Executive Director, Accounts and Administrative Assistant, Protection and Rapid Response Assistant Officer, Officer Assistant, and Volunteer (Communications and Advocacy). Institutional Governance.
On 31/3/23 and 1/4/23, WHRDNU held its Board Of Director’s meeting. We appreciate the valuable discussions held that led to the approval of the annual work plan and budget.
4th Annual General Meeting for Women Human Rights Defenders Network Uganda
The General Assembly
The WHRDN-U held its first general meeting in November 2019, it helped board of directors to share progress reports and financial reports. Members of WHRDN-U were able to meet with the board of directors and staff secretariate.
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- Board of Directors talking to the WHRDs during the commemoration of the Day of Women Human Rights Defenders on 29th November,2020.
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- Board of Directors give presentations, make clarifications and respond to questions from participants at the Annual General Meeting
Snapshot of Board Meeting
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- Directors from the left to the right : Florence Masuliya (member) Helen Kezie ( Founder Member & Treasurer), Brenda Kugonza ( Founder Member &Ex-Officio/ Executive Director), Beatrice Okot (Member), Ms.Bruna Mukisa (Secretary and Margaret Kyemba ( Chairperson), and Pamela Angwech ( Founder and Board Member.
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- On 10th July, 2019, our treasurer, Ms Hellen Kezie Nwoha and our, our chairperson Ms. Margret Kulaba interacted and provided guidance to our Brenda Kugonza, the executive director Brenda Kugonza, Doreen Musoki Our accountant Assistant and volunteer Elizabeth Cherekut.-Volunteer.
