WOUGNET Update Newsletter - August 2001 ************************************* Here is a list of what's new at the Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) website - http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet For comments or queries, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe/unsubscribe to the WOUGNET Update Newsletter, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the following command in the subject or body of your message: subscribe/unsubscribe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WHAT'S NEW ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. WOMEN ORGANISATIONS IN UGANDA = The Association of Uganda Women Lawyers - FIDA (U) Mission: To assist women, children and other indigent groups attain effective legal protection. FIDA (U) is an indigenous,non-parisan non-profit making civil society organisation of Ugandan women lawyers aimed to achieving observance of the law, human rights, gender equality and equity. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/wo_dir.html#FIDAU) = Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO) Mission: UWESO's mission is to improve the quality of life of needy orphans by empowering the local communities to meet the social, moral and economic needs of these children in a sustainable manner. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/wo_dir.html#UWESO) = Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) Mission: Promote networking and attain collective vision and action among different actors working towards development and the transformation of the unequal gender relations in society. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/wo_dir.html#UWONET) 2. LINKS AND RESOURCES a) ICT related organisations = ATCnet ATCnet's mission is to bring together organizations, social groups, economic and business bodies and individuals in Africa to share and use information and communication technologies (ICTs). ATCnet runs a series of HIV/AIDS databases and they encourage all groups working with HIV/AIDS at the grassroots to register as members. All the members will receive Medical supplies and material useful in the fight against HIV/AIDS. A second aspect of this project is that member groups are advertised and promoted as on the ground solution seekers and resources are directed their way, register at http://www.atcnet.org, for further information contact us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#ATCnet) b) Business Links and Resources = Moladi Moladi is a patented plastic injection moulded formwork system, which we believe to be the beginning of an exciting new era in the construction industry. Creating job opportunities and facilitating the speedy delivery of much needed, low cost quality houses, clinics, schools, etc. Communities are trained and assisted to build their own houses quicker and for less than conventional brick and mortar. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#MOLADI) c) Environment Links and Resources = Regional Network of Women and Sustainable Energy in Africa The Regional Network's principle is to empower women and to engender energy for substainable development. The Regional Network will work with women and other relevant stakeholders to improve women's knowledge and skills on energy options and impacts, ultimately raising their access to appropriate technologies and overall productivity. The Regional Contact for the network is the Environmental Liaison Centre Internation (ELCI) based in Nairobi, Kenya. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#RNWSEA) d) Human Rights Links and Resources = People With Disabilities Uganda People With Disabilities Uganda is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan peace and disability rights organization. PWD provides services for adults and children with disabilities. Many of these activities are geared towards women specifically. PWD is also very active in the fight to control small arms and light weapons throughout the region. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#PWDU) e) Resources about Women = Commonwealth Women's Network Established in September 1991, the Commonwealth Women's Network is a non-governmental pioneering body within the realm of the Commonwealth community and is aimed at improving the quality of life of women throughout the Commonwealth. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#CWN) = Women's Learning Partnership Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (WLP) is an international, non-governmental organization (NGO) registered as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in the United States. WLP works to empower women and girls in the Global South to re-imagine and re-structure their roles in their families, communities, and societies. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#WLP) = Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) WWSF is an international, non profit, non-confessional NGO and empowerment agency (with UN ECOSOC consultative status), based in Geneva, Switzerland. WWSF works for the implementation of women's and children's rights and annually convenes the "Prize for women's creativity in rural life", the World Rural Women's Day - 15 October, the World Fund for the Dignity of Children, and the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - 19 November. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/links.html#WWSF) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EVENTS & NEWS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ July 2001 = Calling the Circle Uganda - Return Visit A delegation of eight women leaders from California are meeting with women leaders throughout Uganda during July 2001. The vision of "Calling the Circle: Uganda" is to build a "virtual grassroots network" via the internet between Uganda and US women for joint advocacy and grassroots democracy. Follow the visit online at http://www.videodocument.org/uganda2/ (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/projectnews.html#UgandaCircle) August 2001 = NAWOU: Call for Application for Official Representatives to the UN Economic and Social Council The National Association of Women Organisations in Uganda (NAWOU) is soliciting applications from capable individuals and recommendations of people, who are interested in representing NAWOU in establishing constructive consultative relations with the United Nations. The designation of representatives will be done on a yearly basis with possible extension. Obtain details of the Call for Application, including requirements and terms and conditions at: http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/projectnews.html#NAWOU_ECOSOC September 2001 = AUWMD - a finalist in 2001 Stockholm Challenge The Association of Uganda Women Medical Doctors (AUWMD) is one of the finalists in the 2001 Stockholm Challenge under the category of 'Health and Quality of Life'. AUWMD's project titled "Providing information electronically on reproductive health" aims at disseminating information on reproductive health to women NGOs connected electronically so that they can use the information in their advocacy and other related activities. AUWMD is currently seeking financial support for the travel and accomodation expenses associated with participating in the Award activities in September 2001. (http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/projectnews.html#AUWMD_SC) To list your event/news on the WOUGNET website, send details about the event/news including contact information to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TechTips ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.kabissa.org/wougnet/Support/techtips.html Featured Tip: "Advocacy Online - Designing electronic petitions" At one time or another, you may have received an electronic petition - typically "chain-letter" style with a request to add your name to a list of names if you support the cause discussed in the email, to forward the request to as many as you can after appending your name, and to forward this email back to the organisers if you are at a certain position in the list. This techtip addresses the issue of electronic petitions - the good news and the bad news. TechTips is a program to answer computer or IT-related queries of concern to WOUGNET members and our guests. We welcome contributions of tips and websites that have helped your organisation. 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