Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Rights of women.
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 33
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) Women shall be accorded full and equal dignity of the person
with men.
(2) The State shall provide the facilities and opportunities necessary
to enhance the welfare of women to enable them to realise their full potential
and advancement.
(3) The State shall protect women and their rights, taking into account
their unique status and natural maternal functions in society.
(4) Women shall have the right to equal treatment with men and that
right shall include equal opportunities in political, economic and social
activities.
(5) Without prejudice to article 32 of this Constitution, women shall
have the right to affirmative action for the purpose of redressing the
imbalances created by history, tradition or custom.
(6) Laws, cultures, customs or traditions which are against the
dignity, welfare or interest of women or which undermine their status, are
prohibited by this Constitution.
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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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