The United Women’s Organisation (UWO) was launched in April 1981. The organisation was formed as response to increasing state repression and aimed to unite all women, eradicate social, economic and political discrimination of women. UWO had one structure with branches in various parts. Each branch was mandated to work on programme of action that was tailored to meet the needs and interests of women in those areas. UWO initiated the bus boycotts in 1984 and the bread boycott in 1985. After joining the UDF, women leaders such as Cherly Carolus served in the top leadership. On 22 March 1986 UWO was amalgamated with the township based Women’s Front. In other provinces such as Natal the Natal Women’s Organisation (NOW) and in Transvaal the Federation of Transvaal Women (FEDTRAW) sprang up. (http://www.sahistory.org.za/cape-town/united-women%E2%80%99s-organisation-uwo)