This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Uganda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ugandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ugandan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 5.1: End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere |
| Indicator |
Indicator 5.1.1: Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce and monitor equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex. |
| Metadata update |
December 2021 |
| Related indicators |
Indicators 5.a.2 and 5.6.2 |
| Data reporter |
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development |
| Organisation |
Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development |
| Contact person(s) |
Etoma Charles |
| Contact organisation unit |
Statistics Unit |
| Contact person function |
Senior Statistician |
| Contact phone |
+256 772 971208 |
| Contact mail |
P.O.Box 7136 George St, Kampala |
| Contact email |
etomacharles@gmail.com |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: Indicator 5.1.1 measures Government efforts to put in place legal frameworks that promote enforce and monitor gender equality. The indicator is based on an assessment of legal frameworks that promote, enforce and monitor gender equality. The assessment is carried out by national counterparts, including the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and/or National Women’s Machinery (NWMs), and legal practitioners/researchers on gender equality. Concepts: Article 1 of CEDAW provides a comprehensive definition of discrimination against women covering direct and indirect discrimination and article 2 sets out general obligations for States, in particular on required legal frameworks, to eliminate discrimination against women. Article 1 of CEDAW states: “ the term “”discrimination against women”” shall mean any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field” The term “legal frameworks” is defined broadly to encompass laws, mechanisms and policies/plans to ‘promote, enforce and monitor’ gender equality. Legal frameworks that “promote” are those that establish women’s equal rights with men and enshrine nondiscrimination on the basis of sex. Legal frameworks that “enforce and monitor’ are directed to the realization of equality and non-discrimination and implementation of laws, such as policies/plans, establishment of enforcement and monitoring mechanisms, and allocation of financial resources. This measures whether or not: 1) national laws exist to promote gender equality and non-discrimination against women and girls 2) there exist mechanisms to enforce and monitor’ the implementation of legal frameworks for each area of law |
| Unit of measure |
Number |
| Classifications |
Not Applicable |
| Data sources |
The data for the indicator are derived from an assessment of legal frameworks using primary sources/official government documents, in particular laws, policies/action plans on gender equality. The areas of law and questions are drawn from the international legal and policy framework on gender equality, in particular the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), which has 189 States parties, and the Beijing Platform for Action. |
| Data collection method |
Countries are asked to designate a focal point to undertake the coordination at the country level necessary for the collection and validation of the data. Most designated focal points are within the NWMs, a number are within the NSOs and some are within both the NWMs and the NSOs. After verification, the data with relevant laws, polices and other sources included, is sent to the designated focal points/country counterparts to review and validate. Final answers are arrived at after the process of validation with country counterparts. |
| Data collection calendar |
Annually |
| Data providers |
UN Agencies, NGOs, other MDA and LGs |
| Data compilers |
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development |
| Institutional mandate |
The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development is responsible for empowering communities to harness their potential through cultural growth, skills development and labour productivity for sustainable and gender responsive development. |
| Rationale |
This framework sets out the commitments to eliminate discrimination against women and promote gender equality, including in the area of legal frameworks. Removing discriminatory laws and putting in place legal frameworks that advance gender equality are prerequisites to ending discrimination against women and achieving gender equality at country level. While there has been progress in reforming laws to promote gender equality, discrimination against women in the law continues to exist. Even where legal reforms have taken place, gaps in implementation persist. |
| Comment and limitations |
Non |
| Method of computation |
The Number of legal frameworks, policies and plans that promote gender equality and non-discrimination against all women and girls |
| Validation |
Use observation to validate |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
Information is compiled from administrative records on available laws and policies at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and analyzed to derive the indicator. |
| Quality management |
MGLSD Top Policy management reviews and signs off reports |
| Quality assurance |
Information is validated by the Planning Unit at the Ministry and the Statistics Committee. |
| Quality assessment |
Presentation is done to the Top Policy Management before dissemination |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
National and Regional Levels. |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
Ministerial Policy Statements, Ministry Annual reports www.mglsd.go.ug Performance Report MGLSD Annual Statistical Abstract |
| Metadata last updated | Feb 12, 2026 |