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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
Museveni promises to pay evictees of Kiryandongo sugar factory land

Museveni promises to pay evictees of Kiryandongo sugar factory land

President Museveni has promised to compensate residents who were evicted from the land housing Kiryandongo sugar factory in Kimogora Village.

May 17, 2022
Why Lugave clan tree makes fast-tracking the social impact assessment bill critical

Why Lugave clan tree makes fast-tracking the social impact assessment bill critical

The conduct of impact assessment particularly for social aspects should be a cardinal facet in undertaking…

May 12, 2022