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Women and the Referedum
“Women and the Referendum” is a booklet that was published in 2000 in lead up to the June 2nd and 3rd referendum in Uganda. The document enumerates the alternatives on the ballot and urges women to take part in the upcoming election. The hand book was geared at aiding civic educators engage women in the political process and also indicates what women’s role in democracy can be and what they have to gain from political participation.
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Women's Demands are Valid for the Development of Uganda and its Plans to Eradicate Poverty
This document lists women’s rights issues and requests that they be considered for the year 2000 Ugandan referendum. The issues include land ownership, physical abuse, and the formation of an equal opportunities commission that will redress the historical and cultural injustices that have truncated women’s prosperity in Uganda. Also included is a section that lists the legal claims women have under that constitution. This includes a provision that dismisses sex based discrimination.
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Akatabo K'emisomo gy'abalonzi mukalulu k'ekikungo ak'omwaka gwe 2000
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Referendum Education has started -- don't miss it!
“Referendum Educated has Started—Don’t Miss it” is a poster that was used in lead up to the 2000 referendum on Uganda’s political system. The poster depicts Ugandans reading and learning about the referendum. The poster also indicates a sense of community and social capital that has developed around the issue.
Election Material
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Tug of War Poster
This is a poster released in the year 2000 that illustrates a tug of war between two groups of Ugandans. The poster was released in lead up to that year’s referendum on the country’s political system.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Referendum and Other Provisions Act, 1999
The Referendum and Other Provisions Act, 1999
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Civic Education Material
Civic/Voter Education Instructional Manual for the Referendum on the choice of a Political System
“Civic/Voter Education Instructional Manual for the Referendum on the Choice” is a booklet that was distributed in 1999 to help educate voters on the upcoming year 2000 referendum on the Ugandan Political System. The booklet describes civic education, as well as what the differences will be between “The Movement” and “Multi Party” systems.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Join Us in Campaigning for a Just Domestic Relations Law
“Join Us in Campaigning for a Just Domestic Relations Law” is a pamphlet that was published in September of 1999 by the Ugandan Women’s Network. The pamphlet outlines the “Domestic Rights Bill,” a bill that was aimed at creating a more equitable legal status for women and in doing so create more stability in the household. Specifically the bill advocated for defining adultery as gender neutral, cementing the age one can consent to marriage at 18 years and recognizing that mental and physiological violence can be considered grounds for divorce.