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Joint statement: Omnibus proposal will create costly confusion and lower protection for people and the planet
On 8 November 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced she would introduce a proposal to amend three key pillars of the European Green Deal through an Omnibus law: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Taxonomy Regulation. As members of civil society, human rights … Read more
Statement on Africa’s Legal Proposals and Recommendations on Articles 5, 7, and 8: Tenth Session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the UN-Legally Binding Instrument Negotiations
Honourable Delegates, We, the undersigned organizations, are pleased to present our views on Articles 5, 7, and 8 of the UN-Legally Binding Instrument (LBI), which are critical to holding transnational corporations (TNCs) accountable for human rights abuses and ensuring the protection of affected communities in Africa and globally. These provisions are central to the LBI’s … Read more
UCCA Stakeholder Engagements and Events On The Wadelai Irrigation Scheme Project
From March 2021 to date, the Uganda Consortium on Corporate Accountability (UCCA) organized a number of engagements with the African Development Bank, Nordic Development Fund, local government, and other stakeholders to address the concerns of the project affected persons. Here below are the events and engagements as they transpired
Position Paper On The Sugar Cane Farmers’ Protection Bill
The sugarcane industry significantly contributes to the welfare of many persons and communities in Kikuube district by providing employment and income to them. However, the industry faces numerous challenges, including environmental concerns, child labour, and the need for sustainable practices. This has created an urgent need to address these issues and ensure the sustainability and … Read more
Statement on European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
On February 28th 2024, the Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the European Union (COREPER) failed to endorse the final compromise text on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). We express our disappointment because this setback has far-reaching implications for global corporate responsibility and accountability
Call for Responsible Oversight: Advocating for The Regulation of Corporate Actors in The Provision of Social Services
We welcome the ruling of the Court in Health Equity and Policy Initiative v Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng and the Attorney General, Miscellaneous Cause No. 210 of 2018 against the unconscionable levies and charges by private health facilities.
Training Manual for Media Practitioners on Business and Human Rights
Media practitioners play a critical role in promoting transparency, accountability and respect for human rights within the business sector. This manual is designed to provide a comprehensive outlay of the key concepts, principles and frameworks relating to business and human rights. By this design, it is intended to equip with capacity and empower media practitioners … Read more