IAWJ-UC Continues Roll-Out of Gender-Responsive Adjudication Training for Judicial Officers
The International Association of Women Judges–Uganda Chapter (IAWJ-UC), in partnership with the Judiciary and with support from UN Women through the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Gender Justice Platform, has commenced a two-day Gender-Responsive Adjudication (GRA) training for magistrates from the Northern Region at the Supreme Court Building in Kampala.
Officially opening the training, the President of IAWJ-Uganda Chapter, Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, challenged participants to approach the programme with open minds. She noted that effective adjudication requires judicial officers to recognise and overcome unconscious biases to ensure that justice is delivered fairly and compassionately to all court users.
In her remarks, Ms Beate Farukuoye, a representative of the Austrian Development Cooperation, emphasised that gender-based violence is not only a violation of human rights but also a major barrier to Uganda’s development. She called upon judicial officers to champion gender equality and challenge harmful social norms through their work.
Speaking on behalf of UN Women, Ms Adekemi Ndeili, the Deputy Country Representative, reminded participants that gender-responsive adjudication does not mean favouring one party over another. Rather, it involves applying the law while taking into account the social realities, unequal power relations and structural barriers that may affect access to justice.
The training is being facilitated by an experienced faculty comprising Lady Justice Susan Abinyo, HW Racheal Nakyazze, HW Stella Marris Amabilis and HW Rehema Nassozi Ssebowa.
Over the two days, participants will strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in applying gender-responsive principles to judicial decision-making, thereby contributing to a more inclusive, equitable and accessible justice system.
Posted 16th, July 2026
