President Yoweri Museveni was elated by Swedish Ambassador to Uganda, maria Hakansson’s acknowledgement that Uganda has made greater strides in gender representation in politics than Sweden.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This public acknowledgement was during International Women\u2019s Day celebrations in Kyankwanzi district on June 8, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ambassador Maria H\u00e5kansson, who had a rare occasion to address the Ugandan public , noted with appreciation Uganda\u2019s progress in women\u2019s leadership, economic empowerment, and legal frameworks to protect women and girls.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said Uganda as a model nation within the EAC region and sub Saharan Africa and was a good model for other countries to learn from .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even countries in developed countries including Sweden, she said, are still trailing Uganda in this area. \u201cI have to say, I always get the question of how Sweden is doing compared to Uganda,\u201d H\u00e5kansson stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnd I have to say with all humbleness that Sweden is still way behind Uganda when it comes to women\u2019s representation in political positions. Well done, Uganda.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A visibly happy Museveni agreed with Hakansson while stressing that Uganda\u2019s democracy surpasses that of many Western nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to thank the Swedish Ambassador because she is one of the most truthful people. Most people are not truthful,\u201d Museveni remarked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe just declared here that we are better than them in practising democracy. This is what I have always said to them because often they confront me about democracy, and I always tell them that we are better than them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President pointed to Uganda\u2019s unique policies, such as the requirement that each district has a dedicated parliamentary seat for women, as an example of how Uganda is leading the way in political inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI tell them to be quiet because what we do here is quite unique. You will hardly find it anywhere else. Things like having a woman\u2019s parliamentary seat for each district\u2014this is unique,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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