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Civil society calls for streamlining of labour laws to protect employees' rights

The civil society organisations focused on the rights of employees are calling on the government to…

May 1, 2023
Locals raise dust over quarry works

Locals raise dust over quarry works

Residents of Thidwer Village, in Olago Parish, Padwot Sub-county in Nebbi District have raised concern over…

February 2, 2023
Joint Civil Society Statement on the African Business and Human Rights Forum

Joint Civil Society Statement on the African Business and Human Rights Forum

We, the African CSOs, commend the African Union and partners for successfully convening   the Inaugural African…

October 24, 2022
Voluntary measures will not curb corporate impunity, a legally binding instrument is essential

Voluntary measures will not curb corporate impunity, a legally binding instrument is essential

The three-pillar framework of the UN Guiding Principles Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) represent a significant…

October 14, 2022
NEMA orders Hoima Sugar LTD to restore degraded parts of Kikuube mixed land-use project area and cancels approval for urban center development in the ecosystem

NEMA orders Hoima Sugar LTD to restore degraded parts of Kikuube mixed land-use project area and cancels approval for urban center development in the ecosystem

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) issued Hoima Sugar Ltd an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment…

September 28, 2022
Hoima sugar ordered to restore degraded Kikuube land

Hoima sugar ordered to restore degraded Kikuube land

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered Hoima Sugar LTD to restore degraded parts of...

September 27, 2022