August 25, 2025

Unsafe and Unheard: Shining a Light on the Working Conditions of Women Market Vendors in Arua City, Uganda

This study set out to generate evidence on the working conditions of women market vendors (WMVs) in Arua City, Uganda, aiming to inform policy, practice, and advocacy for safer and more inclusive market environments.
Findings reveal that conditions in most markets remain poor, with

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Unsafe and Unheard: Women Market Vendors Demand Social Protection and Economic Justice

Women market vendors (WMVs) sustain households, feed communities, and power local economies, often as primary breadwinners and caregivers. Yet, the spaces that depend on their labour remain perilous and poorly governed.

Across nine (9) markets in Arua City, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network’s recen

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