Our History

Our History

From a safe space to a growing movement

Key moments in PSD's journey alongside women, young people, and communities across Uganda.

2018

PSD is founded

Women lawyers and human rights activists create PSD as a safe space to define a shared agenda for justice and development.

2019

Formal registration

PSD is registered as a company limited by guarantee and as a Community Based Organisation.

2022

Building a feminist institution

PSD deepens its work across access to justice, gender equality, peace and security, and the rights of women and girls.

2024

Peaceful participation

PSD supports women to promote peaceful, gender-equal societies through its work on electoral violence in Wakiso District.

2025

A new strategic direction

PSD begins working from a new Strategic Plan focused on innovation, impact, partnership, and organisational growth.

2026

Expanding the work

Current programming brings together young women advocates, sexual and reproductive health rights, and Women, Peace and Security initiatives.

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