NAPE marks the International Women’s day with women affected by the EACOP

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 | By

The National Association of Professional Environmentalists, and Community Green Radio, joined the global celebration of National Women’s Day 2026, standing in solidarity with EACOP-affected women.

Over t30 EACOP-affected women from Kyankwanzi, Mubende Kiboga, Kikuube and Hoima districts converged at Community Green Radio in Kiboga, Central Uganda, to celebrate the day on March 8.

Under the theme “Balance the Scale for All: Movement Building for Women and Girls”, the women shared development ideas, sparking a wave of collective empowerment.

The EACOP affected women expressed concerns about the impact of the project, citing issues like overpopulation, climate change, insecurity, intermarriages, inadequate compensation and delayed compensation.

Ms.Nabagesera Brenda from Mubende, an EACOP-affected woman, shared her struggles, highlighting the challenge of providing food for her family due to climate change-induced food insecurity.

The women are appealing to local leaders and government to step in and address the pressing issues.

The women thanked the National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) for empowering them to advocate for their rights as victims of gender-based violence and environmental injustices.

 The women expressed deep gratitude to Community Green Radio for consistently amplifying their voices, showing solidarity, and providing a platform to share their struggles and concerns.

Community Green Radio was formed in 2014 with a mission to amplify the voices of grassroots women, combating gender-based violence and driving transformative positive change in their communities, fostering a culture of solidarity and collective action.