Miria Matembe

Miria Matembe: Gender, Politics and Constitutional-Making in Uganda, Kampala: Fountain Publishers, 2002.

A paper entitled “General Principles of the Draft Constitution” published in a Book “In search of Freedom and Prosperity” Constitutional Reform in East Africa.1996

A paper entitled “Strategies for Increasing Women’s Political Participation" published in the Book “Look at the World through Women’s Eyes” a publication of the NGO Forum on Women in Beijing 1995.

Paper entitled “How Far the Women of Uganda Have Gone in Realizing Their Rights” published in a magazine called “Dialogue” a production of K.U.L.U Women and Development (Denmark). 1993

A statement made on behalf of Africa Women’s Organization, published in the African Charter for popular participation in Development – a publication by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). 1989

PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES

“Governance & Power After Conflict in Uganda” Ÿ International Peace Academy Ÿ New York Ÿ 27 – 29 May 2005

“Gender Equality: A Pipe Dream or Reality for Africa in the 21st Century” Ÿ 6th Herbert Chitepo Memorial Lecture Ÿ Zimbabwe Ÿ 17 November 2004

“The role of women leaders in the Great Lakes Region” Ÿ Special Session of Amani Forum Consultation on the International Conference on the Great Lakes RegionŸ Windsor Golf & Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya Ÿ 16 July 2004

“The Relationship between Domestic Violence and Bride Price” Ÿ International Conference on Bride Price Ÿ Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda Ÿ 16th-18th February 2004

“Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity among Justice and Security Officials. “ Ÿ The Uganda Experience at the Global Forum on Corruption Ÿ Washington Ÿ 24 December 1998 – 26 Feb 1999.

“Working Together to Fight Corruption: State and the Private Sector in Partnership” – Workshop on the Challenges of Building Coalitions in the Fight Against Corruption Ÿ Durban – South Africa Ÿ 16th – 18th October 1999.

“The Inclusion of the Principles to Fight Corruption Developed by the Global Coalition for Africa, in the Noted Strategies – The Uganda Experience” Ÿ 9th International Anti Corruption Conference Ÿ Durban, South Africa Ÿ 11th – 15th October 1999

“The Image of the Public Service: Enhancing the Role, Professionalism and Ethical Standards of the African Public Service.” Rabat Morocco 13 – 15 December 1998.

“Strategies to Fight Corruption" Ÿ National Consultative Conference to Fight Corruption Ÿ Windhoek, Namibia Ÿ 7th – 9th October 1998.

“Strategies to Increase Women’s Participation in Politics and Governance” - NGO Forum Plenary Session Ÿ Beijing Ÿ September 1995

“Gender and Democracy in Africa" – Workshop Organized for USAID Mission Ÿ Washington Ÿ July 1995.

“Strengthening the Dialogue between Government & Civil Society: An Integrated Approach to Development, Human Rights & Democracy” - Workshop Organized by Common Wealth Secretariat Ÿ Sri Lanka Ÿ June 1995.

“Perspectives on the Problems and Aspirations of Women: The African Situation” Ÿ Canada Ÿ 1994

“Joining Forces to Further Shared Visions.” - Keynote Address at the 6th International Forum for the Association of Women in Development (AWID) Ÿ Washington Ÿ October 1993

PAPERS PRESENTED
AT CONFERENCES (cont’d…)

“Participation of Women in Democratization Process in Uganda” Ÿ Denmark Ÿ June 1993

“The Organizational Machinery of Women’s Initiatives in Uganda: Problems and Challenges” Ÿ Germany Ÿ May 1993

Participation in the International Visitor Programme for USIS Ÿ USA Ÿ 1991

“Rights of Women, Children and the Disabled Under the Institution of Ombudsman” - Regional Conference on the Ombudsman Ÿ Arusha, Tanzania Ÿ 1990

“Uganda Women’s Participation in the Constitution Reform Process” - Regional Workshop on Women, Law and Development Ÿ Harare Zimbabwe Ÿ 1989

“The Integration of Women in Development and the Implementation of Arusha Strategies: A case for Uganda” - Regional Conference Ÿ Abuja Ÿ 1989

“Women and the Constitution-Making Process in Uganda” Ÿ South Africa