Index
In the case of Uganda, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 24 index points, from 27 in 1995 to 51 in 2024.
Uganda
Compared globally, Uganda’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2008-2012, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Uganda is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2000 (affecting 48% of the population) and droughts in 2002 (affecting 2% of the population) and 2022.
Compare Countries in Region
See below to compare Uganda against other countries in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa.