The Uganda Consortium on Corporate Accountability (UCCA) has been organizing Regional Corporate Accountability Platforms (RECAP) with its membership, bringing together various stakeholders in the various regions of the country including, CSOs, Local government Officials, Police, and business actors among others. The purpose of these engagements is to have constructive reflections on the state of business … Read more
The secretariat participated in the 43rd Ordinary session of the Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. Through this engagement, the consortium was able to engage the African Commission, particularly on issues of the prevalence of child labor and overall concerns about children’s rights and business in Africa.
The consortium prepared and submitted a position paper on the Occupational Safety and Health Amendment Bill 2023, highlighting the importance of greater protection for all workers and respect for their rights.
The consortium undertook a research aimed at profiling women-led grassroots organisations pursuing corporate accountability across Uganda. The field visits were conducted in the districts Kaabong, Kotido and Moroto in Karamoja region, Tororo, Bugiri, Kaliro and Iganga in Eastern Uganda, Buliisa, Kikuube and Hoima in the Albertine region and Gulu, Maracha and Arua in North and … Read more
The Consortium published an Op-ed highlighting the importance of the Corporate sustainability due diligence directive to supply chains here in Uganda and the overall business landscape, calling for critical attention to the quartet due diligence obligations of identifying, preventing, mitigating, and accounting for negative human rights and environmental impacts within their operations.
The Secretariat together with BIRUDO, and IAP held a meeting with the AfDB management to discuss the management plan and action record over the Wadelai irrigation project. Through this engagement, the Consortium presented the complainants’ views on the required actions to be taken by the bank.
The Consortium joined other like-minded international organizations in calling for the quick resolution of the impasse at the EU Council and the quick adoption of the CSDDD. Through this engagement, the consortium was able to augment its advocacy for due diligence and respect for the rights of all, including the supply chains.
The consortium issued a statement calling for the adoption of the Corporate sustainability due diligence directive, critically noting that the directive will go a long way in impacting communities, workers, and business ecosystems.
The Consortium participated in the roundtable Meeting between Total Energies and NGOs over the Tilenga Project. Various issues were discussed, including compliance with human rights principles in project implementation, land acquisition process, and regulatory perspectives.
The consortium convened its membership for a week-long General Assembly and capacity-building engagement. The General Assembly entailed discussions about specific areas of concern arising within the Consortium and effective planning for the year’s activities and partnerships. This engagement enabled the membership of the consortium to harmonize all planned activities and to identify activities that different … Read more