Kabale Women Hawkers and Street Vendors Association (KAWOSHA)

Providing agency

hermank256 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:41:14 +0000

The informal nature of the occupation has exposed the women street hawkers and
vendors to economic, health and social risks. At the same time, street vending
empowers women to earn a livelihood and magnify their voices. KAWOSHA is working

with different stakeholders and local governments to put in place several policies that
protect the rights of women hawkers and street vendors and reduce the shortcomings.

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Capacity Building

hermank256 — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:30:10 +0000

The Association is working to empower women hawkers and street vendors who were
affected by the pandemic and preventing ongoing sufferings. The association provides
social security to women hawkers and street vendors. KAWOSHA implements several
actions to build their capacity and enhance their development.

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Livelihood creation, resilence building

hermank256 — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:28:21 +0000

The pandemic restricted the mobility of the women hawkers and street vendors, pushing
them to the margins of society. As women employed in this trade rooted deeply in the
country’s social fabric, these women hawkers and street vendors are more
marginalized. The COVID-19 was a test for these women, who are now preparing
themselves for every form of disaster to preserve their lives and family members. They
are also making efforts for their social wellbeing and protecting their social and
economic rights. The Association collaborates with other women’s groups and
organizations to aid these vendors should be promoted for their development and
welfare.

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Advocacy

hermank256 — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:27:38 +0000

Women hawkers and Street vendors from different parts of the District work together to
raise their voice on several issues that they face while doing business. Besides
defending tax justice measures for gender equality, the association is working to
advocate for the promotion and protection of the rights of Women Hawkers and Street
Vendors. The Associations provides trainings on tax justice to members which provide
them with an opportunity to learn the importance of tax justice for gender equality and
works with different stakeholders on improving the tax system in order to ensure that
local governments in the District invest more in gender-responsive public services.

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Addressing Sexual abuse

hermank256 — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:27:02 +0000

Women hawkers and street vendors are increasingly exposed to workplace hazards
such as physical and sexual abuse, and also unsafe sexual practices. KAWOSHA
implements actions aimed at addressing sexual abuse and sex-related violence at the
workplace.

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