Committee on Equal Opportunities (Uganda)

The Committee on Equal Opportunities is a standing committee of the Parliament of Uganda which was established to monitor, promote and review policies and programmes aimed at ensuring equality and non‑discrimination in Uganda. The committee is one of the many parliamentary committees mandated to provide oversight of government functions, legislation and public policies.EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE STATE OF CHILDREN'S AFFAIRS IN THE COUNTRY I . OFFICE OF'THE CLERI( TO PARLIAMENT, PARLIAMENTARY BUILDINGS

Mandate and functions The Committee on Equal Opportunities has the following key roles:

To monitor and promote measures designed to enhance the equalization of opportunities and improve the quality of life and status of all persons, particularly marginalized groups, on grounds such as gender, age, disability, or any other reason created by history, tradition or custom. To examine Bills, policies, programme proposals and budget estimates to determine whether they uphold the principles of non‑discrimination and affirmative action.Looking ahead to the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Uganda To engage in oversight of government ministries, departments and agencies with respect to equal opportunities issues, including calling in officials for hearings, reviewing reports and making recommendations.

Status The committee is classified as a standing committee. Standing committees are reconstituted every two and a half years and typically comprise about 30 members selected by party whips.

Membership and leadership The Parliament maintains an official roster of members and leadership for the committee. Recent listings identify Judith Alyek as chairperson, Dorcus Acen as the deputy chairperson with other members drawn from multiple parties and regions. The Parliament's site also hosts the current membership list as a downloadable attachment.

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+ Membership of the Committee on Equal Opportunities (2021–2026) Photo Name Constituency Party Bigirwa Norah Nyendohwa DWR Buliisa NRM Lubega Sempa Bashir Mubende Municipality Laker Sharon DWR Aswa Ssentayi Mohamad Bukoto West Ogwal Moses Dokolo North Biraaro Ephraim Buhweju West County Bwiire Sanon Nadeeba Bulamogi County Kunihira Abwoli Agnes Workers Rep Bainomugisha Jane DWR Ibanda Otukol Sam Pallisa County Agasha J Bashiisha DWR Mitooma Chelangat Alinga Solomon T’oo County Chelimo Reuben Paul Kongasis County Ezama Siraji Brahan Aringa County Kabahenda Flavia Rwabuhoro DWR Kyegegwa Lamwaka Catherine DWR Omoro Mutiwa Geoffrey Bunyole West County Kintu Alex Brandon Kagoma North County Katali Loy DWR Jinja Kayogera Yona Busiki North County Nyakikngoro Rosemary DWR Sheema Thembu Gideon Mujungu Busongora South County Kangwagye Stephen Rwakanuma Bukanga County Independents Komol Emmanuel Dodoth East County Musa Noah Koboko County North Were Godfrey Oder Samia-Bugwe South Miriam Mukyaye DWR Mbale Nantaba Idah Erios DWR Kayunga Apolot Stella Isodo DWR Ngora FDC Busingye Joab Masindi Municipality Isabirye David Iga Jinja North Okot Peter Tochi County DP Mukasa Aloysius Talton Rubaga South NUP Nakabuye Juliet Kakande Masaka District Kabuye Frank Kassanda South Nandagire Christine N. Bukomansimbi North Sekabira Denis Katikamu North

Activities

The committee has engaged in reviewing reports and legislation such as those of the Equal Opportunities Commission and has required agencies to appear before it to account for their performance on equal opportunities issues.EOC presenting the Annual Report on the State of Equal Opportunities in Uganda to Parliament.EOC launches 11th Annual Report on the State of Equal Opportunities in Uganda It features in resource documents as playing a role in gender‑responsive budgeting and oversight of equalization measures.

Committee on Equal Opportunities (Uganda)

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