#Uganda : Today we had an exchange meeting with TotalEnergies investors for the Tilenga and EACOP projects . We presented key issues arising as a result of the project's activities . Oxfam in Uganda CSBAG (csbag.org) ACODE Uganda Global Rights Alert Twesigye Bashir

We appreciate our partner Witness Radio - Uganda upon this milestone and look forward to being part of the space!

🌍🍃💧🌲🐾 #EarthDay2024
Land & water are the basis of farmers' livelihoods. Earth Day reminds us that the land is very precious for all of us - the poor as well as the rich. We depend on our environment and biodiversity for life. The earth is the source of life for all nature,…

#EarthDay2024 we are committed to building a sustainable future by championing sustainable energy alternatives to fossil fuels.
Our strategy: Empowering grassroot communities in climate resilient projects
From awareness to action Oxfam in Uganda

AQuarterly engagement between Civil Society and EACOP is on going.The platform is meant to enhance information sharing among key stake holders in the Oil and Gas sector for sustainable development.
This feeds into our work on Responsible Business conducts. Fair Finance International

Invest time in building organisational capabilities in business & human rights. First go to the principles & standards then practice.

We might need a webinar on this with civil society organisations. See, report on the state of business & human rights for Uganda.

DM for help!

Happening now: We're participating at a gathering organised by SEATINI UGANDA Food Rights Alliance - FRA LANDnet Uganda and other actors to honour women in the agrifood systems & motivate them to be game changers.
#WomenLeadAgainstHunger2024

#Energytransition :In the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change , the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities aims to ensure historically large emitters adopt their fair share of emission reductions. #Fair4all

Happening Now!
In partnership with, Oxfam in Uganda, Akina Mama wa Afrika and Tax Justice Network Africa we are convening a 2-day CSO retreat under the auspices of the TaxJusticeAllianceUG to review & develop a CSO position on Tax Amendment Bills for FY 2024/25 to inform the policy formulation process.

Gold rush at Okemer, Camkok sub-county, Abim district is driving vulnerable children to the gold mine in search of livelihood opportunities working under hazardous conditions. As the rush continues, there is need for responsible mineral exploitation in the Karamoja sub-region.

Join us tomorrow for the Mining Seminar organized by SEG Mak and Makerere University under the theme “Empowering Tomorrow's Miners'. Don’t miss insights from our Chief Geologist and other esteemed speakers on Uganda's mining outlook and strategies for early-stage miners.

Our Associate in Peace and Dev't, Mr.Tom Kisembo Balemesa presenting at non-state actors retreat reviewing the Natural Resource Programme Ministerial Policy Statements FY 2024/25.Vision 2040 notes that the program has capacity to contribute a cumulative GDP of up to USD 67.2 Bn.

Flowers being sold at amsterdam airport. These remind us of the thorns amongst the roses after women working for Van Zanten,the Dutch flower exporting firm with green houses in Uganda were poisoned by pesticides.To-date,access to remedy remains a challenge in the flower industry.

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The 5th Annual Symposium on Business and Human Rights in Uganda, brought together stakeholders drawn from private sector, civil society, MDAs, development partners and the media.DanChurchAid Uganda ActionAid International Uganda Food Rights Alliance - FRA Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development EU in Uganda Enabel in Uganda Witness Radio - Uganda Roya Høvsgaard

CSO-UPR mid term review organised by our partner NCHRDs-UG and DefendDefenders to understand the significance & process of midterm reporting in the #UPR cycle through a dialogue with relevant stakeholders to track implementation of the accepted recommendations

Our E.D. who happens to be the Chair Board,Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associ had the opportunity to make a presentation on 'corporate governance of indigenous NGOs'. Thanks ChildFund Uganda for the capacity building you are offering to indigenous organizations.Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associ Robert Kirenga

This week in #BizHumanRights ... 🗞️
The shipping company whose container vessel crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore yesterday have been accused in recent years of labour violations & safety deficiencies 👇
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