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Women braving the threats to fight against the negative impacts of EACOP

Women braving the threats to fight against the negative impacts of EACOP

ByadminSep 12, 20243 min read

Beatrice Rukanyanga’s group, Kwataniza Women Farmer’s group was among the 54 Non-Governmental Organizations whose operation, the government suspended in 2021. The Community Based Organization, located in Buseruka Sub County in Hoima district aimed at promoting women’s livelihoods and rights, was suspended for four months. Whereas the reason for suspension was among others non-compliance, Rukanyanga says her group had no compliance issues. She instead says, “The government sees us as anti-development…

Grassroots women call for an end to oil drilling in their localities over continuous injustices

Grassroots women call for an end to oil drilling in their localities over continuous injustices

ByadminSep 12, 20244 min read

During their recent interaction meetings at the close of August 2024, EACOP affected women under the Grassroots Women Movement led by National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) expressed dismay over…

NAPE APPLAUDED FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE AND AMPLIFYNG THE VOICES OF MARGINALIZED WOMEN AFFECTED BY OIL PROJECTS

NAPE APPLAUDED FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE AND AMPLIFYNG THE VOICES OF MARGINALIZED WOMEN AFFECTED BY OIL PROJECTS

ByPrecious NaturindaAug 15, 20243 min read

National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) has been applauded for building the resilience of communities and amplifying the voices of marginalized women to collectively resist the negative impacts of oil…

WOMEN IN OIL HOST COMMUNITIES URGED TO TAKE ACTIONS THAT ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS

WOMEN IN OIL HOST COMMUNITIES URGED TO TAKE ACTIONS THAT ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS

ByadminAug 15, 20242 min read

Women affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) have been urged to take part in efforts aimed at mitigating effects of climate change in the wake of oil…

Prof .Nuwagaba speaking to participants at the meeting in Kiboga

PIPELINE AFFECTED PERSONS IN KIBOGA AND KYANKWANZI CONTINUE TO CRY FAUL OVER DELAYED COMPENSATION

ByJulius KyamanywaAug 15, 20244 min read

The discovery of oil in Uganda, especially that of commercially viable deposits, came with need to establish infrastructure for the exportation and refining of the oil. The infrastructures include the…