Nyanjura Doreen, Deputy Lord Mayor of Uganda and prominent human rights activist, feminist, gender scholar, and member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) at the FDC Party, raised concerns regarding a photo shared by State House Uganda.
In the post made on X date, the deputy mayor pointed out what she perceived as clear gender bias, highlighting the positioning of men in prominent positions above women. She asserted that this arrangement was intentional rather than accidental, emphasizing that all individuals depicted in the photo were state ministers.
The image shared by State House Uganda depicted a hierarchy where men occupied positions of authority at the top while women were positioned below them. She argued that such a visual representation perpetuated gender stereotypes and suggested a systemic bias against women in leadership roles. As a vocal advocate for gender equality and women’s rights, she called attention to what she perceived as a deliberate design aimed at marginalizing women in government.
The allegation of gender bias in the State House photo stirred discussions about gender representation and equality in Ugandan politics and governance.
Critics of the photo’s composition argued that it reflected deeper societal attitudes and norms regarding gender roles and power dynamics. They highlighted the importance of challenging such ingrained biases and promoting policies and initiatives that empower women and promote gender balance in all spheres of society, including politics and governance.
State House Uganda has not issued a statement clarifying that the positioning of individuals in the photo in response to the feminist’s accusations,
