policies and legislation that promote gender equality.
gender equality.
protect the rights of women and girls.
programmes that economically empower women
and girls in Uganda.
efficient and effective implementation of her mandate.






The Executive Director's Message
Welcome to our official Website. Action for Development (ACFODE) is a National women’s rights organization founded on 19th November 1985 to provide a platform for effective debate and action on women’s rights, empowerment and gender equality in Uganda. ACFODE’s vision is ‘A just society where gender equality is a reality and its mission is to empower women, girls and influence legislation and policy for gender equality in Uganda.
As I look at the growth of Action for Development since our inception in 1985, I am extremely proud of what we have been able to achieve and contribute. I am even more excited about our outlook for an equally promising future. We have successfully managed to establish ourselves as an organisation that empowers women, girls and…
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EQUAL – 5 years of Enhancing Gender Equality in Member-based organisations through Policy Advocacy.
Arise Magazine Issue 72
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Arise Magazine Issue 70
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Ms. Stella Rose highlighting how the Maputo Protocol has guided in enacting stronger laws in Uganda.
by Ahmad Fawzan