The Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) through the Gender Equality and Diversity Commission has successfully formulated a rich handbook fronting gender equality and equity under the project “HeForShe”.

After a lengthy duration of vigorous research, case studies, interviews and other methodologies, the handbook was officially made public.

The official launch of the male engagement for gender equality and equity handbook for UOC national federations and associations took place on Friday, 25th October 2024 at Nob View Hotel in Ntinda, Kampala.

Launch of the male engagement for gender equality and equity handbook for UOC national federations and associations at Nob View Hotel, Ntinda

Rosette Sisason Meyer, chairperson UOC Gender Equality and Diversity Commission lauded the various parties at play for the aggressive and tireless work undertaken.

“Today we come to the official launch of the HeForShe project and as chairperson, I am humbled for the contribution of every person on the project” Meyer remarked.

Rosette Sisason Meyer, chairperson UOC Gender Equality and Diversity Commission

Meyer elucidated the methodology of work to generate the tool (handwork) with direct involvement of children through schools as well as athletes and sports administrators from sports associations and federations.

“We worked with the children to make sure that they are nurtured in gender equality, equity and diversity. We conducted studies in schools with a basketball entity “A1 Challenge” which helped to mobilize four schools with about 1200 students involved. We witnessed gradual changes among the students and the teachers reported that the skills passed on in gender, social and sports were all wholesomely appreciated. These will be implemented in the different classes as Physical Education.” Meyer explained.

Willis Muwanguzi during the official launch of the male engagement for gender equality and equity handbook for UOC national federations and associationsPhiona Nakatete during the official launch of the male engagement for gender equality and equity handbook for UOC national federations and associations

“We also worked with the sports federations and associations, engaging males as champions and agents of change for gender equality. Training of trainers was also conducted for about 90 participants with three members for each of the 33 sports associations and federations involved. Henceforth a tool (handbook) was designed to have champions of gender. The copies will be sent to all federations and associations.” Meyer added.

Lydia Gloria Dhamuzungu, the assistant general secretary at the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC)

Lydia Gloria Dhamuzungu, the assistant general secretary at the Uganda Olympic Committee rates highly this generated handbook.

“The handbook will help federations and sports associations to mainstream the gender equality in all their spheres of operations. We have some champions and agents of change whose capacity has been built. These will steer in the operations in the various federations. It would be important what Uganda Olympic Committee is doing in having a certain number of women serving on the executive board.” Dhamuzungu reasons.

Key facilitators in the project were rewarded with plaques as the Trainers also received certification.

UOC Gender Equality and Diversity workshop participantsFacilitators at the Gender Equality worskhopWillis Muwanguzi receives an appreciation token

Rosette Sisason Meyer reacts after receiving her gift

Davis Karashani receives a gift

Cissy Byabaraire Musiime receives a present

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