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Makerere University Press launches a Groundbreaking Book "Gender, Social Norms and Agency: Perspectives from East Africa," Sparking a New Era of Collaborative Action for Gender Equality in the Region

Kampala, Uganda — In a significant event that fused academia with practical activism, Makerere University Press launched the highly anticipated book “Gender, Social Norms and Agency: Perspectives from East Africa” at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala.

Promoting Transformational Change for Effective Adaptation to Climate Shocks in Uganda’s Rural Farming Communities

By Florence Muhanguzi Kyoheirwe, Brenda Boonabaana and Phionah Birungi

IGDS Hosts Dr. Katrin Sowa - University of Cologne, Germany

Institute of Gender and Development Studies and UNDP Train Women Entrepreneurs in Procurement, 20th August 2025

The Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), held a training workshop titled “Women in Business Procurement and Business Development Training” at Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University.

Theorising African Identities: The Front, The Inbetween And The Back Stage By Prof. Morgan Nkululeko Ndlovu

Professor Morgan Nkululeko Ndlovu from the University of Johannesburg South Africa led the discussion of theorizing African Identities..

Applying Research Theory To Practice Seminar Held On May 10, 2025

The seminar was led by Professor Morgan Nkululeko Ndlovu from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Prof.