The role of civil society organizations in promoting gender equality in Bushenyi District, Uganda: a Case of Fida Uganda
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2026-04-22
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Uganda Christian University
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The study investigated the role of civil society organizations in fostering gender equality in Bushenyi District, Uganda: a case of FIDA Uganda. It specifically focused on; establishing the role of legal aid in promoting gender equality in Uganda, investigating the role of advocacy in promoting gender equality in Uganda, and assessing the role of capacity building in promoting gender equality in Uganda. The study was carried out using a case study research design. The data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and during data collection; both simple random and purposive sampling methods were used. A sample size of 50 respondents who are community members who are beneficiaries of FIDA Uganda programs in Bushenyi District and interviews with 5 FIDA Uganda’s top management, program coordinators, and officers was used in the study. The study findings revealed that FIDA Uganda plays a significant role in promoting gender equality in Bushenyi District through legal aid services, advocacy initiatives, and capacity building programs. Legal aid offerings enhance get right of entry to access justice and rights cognizance, advocacy initiatives influence network attitudes and coverage support for gender equality, while capacity constructing packages fortify the capabilities, self-belief, and participation of women and groups in social, financial, and choice-making tactics, collectively contributing to reduced gender discrimination and improved guide for equitable practices. Finally, the study recommends the need for strengthening legal aid outreach, expanding continuous community sensitization on gender rights, enhancing collaboration between civil society organizations and local government to integrate gender issues into planning and governance, expanding capacity-building programs that empower women’s leadership and economic participation, and promoting inclusive approaches that actively involve men and boys
in advancing gender equality in Bushenyi District.
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Undergraduate