Dear Hon. Nyombi Thembo we submitted a proposal for standardisation of Internet data volume measurement. We request that your team embarks on this standardisation so as to enhance consumer protection in the telecommunications sector. UNBS ISER Uganda pilac Network of Public Interest Lawyers - NETPIL Ministry of ICT&NG

Our ADEEDA DOMINIC shares his thoughts on the #EUCS3D newvision.co.ug/category/news/…
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Standing in solidarity with the affected communities, we hope African Development Bank Group management will ensure justice, accountability and remedy.

But remedying harm should always be the last resort, and we call on the Bank to learn from these mistakes & *prevent* harm in future projects.

Today the Independent Recourse Mechanism (AFDB) released two groundbreaking reports, finding the African Development Bank Group non-compliant with its safeguards on several issues in the context of two projects in #Uganda (LEAF + Wadelai), where local communities faced reprisals & human rights violations.

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The compliance report for the Wadelai Irrigation Scheme Project complaint is out. ISER Uganda
Independent Recourse Mechanism (AFDB) International Accountability Project (IAP) Coalition for Human Rights in Development 🌎 KIOS
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🗓️TOMORROW! Join us with The ACCA, Lumière Synergie pour le Développement & Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation Malawi to discuss about energy investment trends and community-led response work around energy projects in the #African continent. Register now: bit.ly/EFTWEBINARAFRI…

🚨Want to know the latest energy investment trends in the African continent? Join International Accountability Project (IAP) for a discussion on March 28th, discussing the analysis of the #EnergyFinanceTrackerReport !

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The ACCA in partnership with @Zela_Infor organized a workshop for Eastern&Southern Africa members and partners to discuss #MHREDD laws and frameworks and analyse the proposed EU #CSDDD and its implications for #Africa

The Speaker of the EALA, during today's plenary sitting, noted he had on behalf of the House received the petition on public services from the Africa Coalition on Public Services.He has referred the petition to the General Purpose Committee.
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We joined Uganda Coffee Development Authority International Trade Centre (ITC) & Ug Coffee Federation in the validation of the National Action plan for Compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) and EU regulations on deforestation - free products in the coffee value chain.

1/2 Speaking on behalf of CSOs working on corporate accountability during the #UEUBF2024 , Joseph Byomuhangyi notes that Ugandans have been sacrificed at the altar of profit. With the legal frameworks like the #CSDDD , the people and the planet are now at the centre.

2/2 We are working towards sustainable business with respect for human rights and the environment. Joseph Byomuhangyi
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Advancing respect for human rights is 1 of the EU in Uganda funded projects launched by HE Yoweri K Museveni at the ongoing #UEUBF2024 . ISER Uganda & UCCA_Ug welcome the project as it 's envisaged to improve business conduct in relation to human rights & the environment
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Timely conversation around corporate sustainability & due diligence. Earlier today a gov't minister noted that requiring companies to conduct due diligence to identify, prevent & mitigate risks of human rights & environment in the supply chain is expensive. #UEUBF2024

📢The #EU #ForcedLabourRegulation reached a deal this morning, and we are one step closer to a world without slavery. We are thrilled to see the Regulation pass this milestone vote, as it's essential to ensuring that goods made with forced labour cannot be traded on the EU market

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We call on the European Union member states to pass the much desired Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Here is our statement ucca-uganda.org/wp-content/upl… Anti-Slavery International Business & Human Rights The ACCA ICAR European Coalition for Corporate Justice Lara Wolters ISER Uganda KIOS

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Allen speaks about the work they do in supporting Persons with Disabilities affected by projects financed by International Financial Institutions. ISER Uganda International Accountability Project (IAP) SEATINI UGANDA FIDA Uganda CESCRA Africa

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Lena from FIDA Uganda speaks about their economic justice work at the General Assembly. ISER Uganda SEATINI UGANDA CESCRA Africa ResourceRightsAfrica