Women Rights Initiative (WORI)

Women Rights Initiative (WORI) is a non-governmental organisation based in Jinja, Uganda working on gender equality, human rights, health +3 more.

Women Rights Initiative (WORI) is a Ugandan women's non-profit based in Jinja. It works on human and women's rights, preventing gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, economic empowerment and gender equality. Its work includes running a shelter for survivors of domestic violence, training community members and schools on rights and GBV, providing vocational and business skills, and producing reusable menstrual pads through its social enterprise STAR Durable Pads. It also runs a support hotline and is developing the East Africa Women's Museum to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in Uganda.