Wulira! Uganda

In this episode, we are joined in studio by journalist Kalundi Serumaga for a conversation on the history of co-operative societies in Uganda.

In this episode, we are joined in studio by journalist Kalundi Serumaga for a conversation on the history of co-operative societies in Uganda.

Politics is a large part of what forms the status of women in the country. In this episode, we talk about the first women to serve in the first National Assembly, Legislative Council and the difficulties of women occupying political spaces. We also talk about women representation today.

Politics is a large part of what forms the status of women in the country. In this episode, we talk about the first women to serve in the first National Assembly, Legislative Council and the difficulties of women occupying political spaces. We also talk about women representation today.

Sugra was very involved in the women’s movement in Uganda. There is an iconic black-and-white picture in history of women holding up their hand, in front of what looks like the Parliament. They are wearing gomesis and look like they are indicating one, which might be a party sign. In the center is a beautiful Indian woman, dressed similarly in a gomesi. That was Sugra.

In this episode, we talk about her work and her role in starting family planning in Uganda.

Sugra was very involved in the women’s movement in Uganda. There is an iconic black-and-white picture in history of women holding up their hand, in front of what looks like the Parliament. They are wearing gomesis and look like they are indicating one, which might be a party sign. In the center is a beautiful Indian woman, dressed similarly in a gomesi. That was Sugra.

In this episode, we talk about her work and her role in starting family planning in Uganda.