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The Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers, and Engineering Construction (UNABSEC) is urging the government to champion policy reforms for gender equity for women in the construction sector.

Ssemaganda Moses Hope
By Ssemaganda Moses Hope


The Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers, and Engineering Construction (UNABSEC) is urging the government to champion policy reforms for gender equity for women in the construction sector.
The Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers, and Engineering Construction (UNABSEC) is urging the government to champion policy reforms for gender equity for women in the construction sector.

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The Uganda National Association of Builders, Suppliers, and Engineering Construction (UNABSEC) is urging the government to champion policy reforms for gender equity for women in the construction sector.

 

The policies UNABSEC is advocating for are to ensure equal opportunities and support the advancement of women in decision-making roles within the construction and infrastructure sectors.

 

The call was made by Mrs. Kiara Bintu Nkruranga, the president of UNABSEC, while delivering her remarks ahead of the Women in Construction Symposium 2025 conference slated for 11th April at the Sheraton Hotel, Kampala.

 

This year's inaugural symposium is being organized in partnership with the Pan African Chamber of Commerce, South Africa, and promises to be a transformative event that will bring together over 300 professionals, stakeholders, students, and leaders from across the construction sector.

 

The theme for this year's symposium, "Leveling the Ground to Upscale Effective Participation of Women in the Construction and Infrastructure Development," underscores our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where women can fully thrive in all aspects of the construction and infrastructure industry.

 

Mrs. Kiara said that this symposium aims to address the key issues facing women in the construction sector and to outline actionable steps for creating a more equitable environment for all.

Kiara said that the symposium also intended to recognize and amplify women's achievements and to identify and address the barriers that prevent women from fully participating in the construction sector, offering concentrated strategies to remove those obstacles and create lasting change.

 

Facilitating networking and capacity building: Through this symposium, "we aim to provide a platform for women to connect with mentors, peers, and industry leaders, enabling them to access new business opportunities, enhance their professional skills, and grow their networks," she added.

 

Eric Seguya, manager of corporate and SME at Housing Finance Bank, has commended UNABSEC for this symposium, saying that women have been underrepresented in all sectors, but such a symposium will provide a good platform for them.

 

 

He adds that it is also a critical step in recognizing, empowering, and celebrating women who are breaking barriers in construction and infrastructure sectors.

 

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