We work with a variety of partners to promote and protect the rights of women. Women have a right to live in an environment free from violence and discrimination, equal access and control over economic and natural resources, sexual and reproductive health rights, right to assemble, associate and express themselves. BIWA has focused on putting women at a fore front of defending women’s rights. We have implemented projects on increasing access and control over natural resources in western Uganda through defending women’s environmental rights. We have also implemented advocacy activities to promote and protect sexual and reproductive health rights of adolescent mothers in Isingiro and Kiruhura districts. At BIWA, we believe that when women are aware of their rights and are empowered to defend them, they have the capacity to accelerate sustainable development.development