The Government of Uganda has launched a national campaign encouraging families to share household chores more equitably. The initiative recognises that unpaid care work disproportionately falls on women and girls, limiting their time for education, employment, and rest.
Research consistently shows that unequal distribution of domestic labour contributes to wider gender inequality — affecting women's economic participation, health, and access to justice when disputes arise within the home.
FIDA Uganda welcomes policy efforts that challenge harmful gender norms and promote shared responsibility. Legal aid clients frequently report that unequal household expectations intersect with disputes over property, inheritance, and domestic violence.
Community legal education remains essential. FIDA continues to conduct outreach on women's rights within marriage, cohabitation, and family property — helping women understand that dignity and fairness at home are matters of justice, not preference alone.
