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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>As Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate 25 years of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, the Uganda Women\u2019s Network (UWONET) called on government to address the persistent gender imbalance in the country\u2019s security institutions.<\/b><\/p>\n

During the commemoration in Kampala, UWONET Executive Director Rita Aciro-Lakor said Uganda cannot fully implement the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda without increasing women\u2019s participation in decision-making spaces, especially within the police and armed forces.<\/p>\n

\u201cResolution 1325 placed women at the heart of peace and security processes,\u201d Aciro said. \u201cBut more than two decades later, women still occupy the margins of Uganda\u2019s security sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to UWONET\u2019s analysis, women make up only 18% of officers in the Uganda Police Force, far below the 35% benchmark set under affirmative action.<\/p>\n

Representation in the army is even lower, with few women in command or decision-making roles.<\/p>\n

Aciro noted that these low numbers have far-reaching implications for justice delivery, protection, and community trust in law enforcement especially for survivors of gender-based violence.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen women are underrepresented in security institutions, their concerns are easily overlooked,\u201d she said. \u201cWe need more women investigating cases, leading stations, and shaping policing policies that respond to all citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2024 Uganda Police Crime Report shows 14,073 cases of domestic violence and 14,425 sexual offenses, reflecting the ongoing vulnerability of women and girls and the urgent need for gender-sensitive policing.<\/p>\n

Aciro urged the government, particularly the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Uganda Police Force, to adopt deliberate strategies to recruit, retain, and promote women across all ranks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need a national action plan specifically targeting women\u2019s participation in the security sector,\u201d she said. \u201cGovernment must ensure that women are not only visible but influential in shaping peace and security decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also called on Parliament and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to push for accountability on existing gender equity laws, and to prioritise resources for recruitment and mentorship programs that prepare women for leadership roles in security institutions.<\/p>\n

While increasing numbers is important, Aciro emphasised that inclusion must go hand in hand with changing institutional culture within the police and army.<\/p>\n

She highlighted reports of sexual harassment, limited maternity support, and bias in promotions as key factors discouraging women from joining or advancing in security careers.<\/p>\n

\u201cRepresentation must be backed by an enabling environment,\u201d she said. \u201cWe need reforms that make our security institutions safe and supportive for women officers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aciro concluded that building a peaceful and secure Uganda requires intentional inclusion \u2014 from policy design to on-the-ground implementation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen women are part of decision-making, communities become safer,\u201d she said. \u201cGovernment must invest in women\u2019s leadership at every level of security and governance. When women lead, peace truly follows.\u201d<\/p>\n

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