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Empowering grassroot communities,Human Rights Defenders with tools to advocate for strategic climate action & challenge illegal actions of corporations & gov’ts

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Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs (@marylawlorhrds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This afternoon, I'll be presenting my report on the challenges faced by human rights defenders working in isolated, remote & rural areas to the UN Human Rights Council. 📑 Full report here: bit.ly/HRC5853 📺 Follow my remarks from 16:30 CET webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k… #OutOfSight #HRC58

This afternoon, I'll be presenting my report on the challenges faced by human rights defenders working in isolated, remote &amp; rural areas to the <a href="/UN_HRC/">UN Human Rights Council</a>.

📑 Full report here: bit.ly/HRC5853

📺 Follow my remarks from 16:30 CET webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k…

#OutOfSight #HRC58
Green Deal (@progreendeal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#IWD2025| Today we join communities to celebrate #Women that play a critical role in nation building. We particularly pay tribute to the selfless work frontline #EWHRDs do, standing up #ForTheEnvironment. We see you! 🎉Happy International Women’s Day #HumanRights Hassan Shire

#IWD2025| Today we join communities to celebrate #Women that play a critical role in nation building. We particularly pay tribute to the selfless work frontline #EWHRDs do, standing up #ForTheEnvironment. We see you!

🎉Happy International Women’s Day

#HumanRights <a href="/Hassan_shire/">Hassan Shire</a>
NBS Television (@nbstv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

President Museveni has condemned the continued destruction of the environment, particularly the cutting down of trees and settlement in wetlands, attributing these actions to the extreme heat and intense sun that have become a growing concern for many. Nalumu Irene

President Museveni has condemned the continued destruction of the environment, particularly the cutting down of trees and settlement in wetlands, attributing these actions to the extreme heat and intense sun that have become a growing concern for many. 

<a href="/ireneNalumu1/">Nalumu Irene</a>
VIDEA Uganda (@videaug1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#HappyNewMonth🗓️ ⏱️Welcome to the month of April, a month recognized for #EnvironmentalProtection—Emphasis on sustainability, conservation & climate change awareness through; 🌿Biodiversity & Ecosystem Health conservation 🌍Climate change mitigation ♻️Sustainable Resource

#HappyNewMonth🗓️ 

⏱️Welcome to the month of April, a month recognized for #EnvironmentalProtection—Emphasis on sustainability, conservation &amp; climate change awareness through;

🌿Biodiversity &amp; Ecosystem Health conservation 
🌍Climate change mitigation 
♻️Sustainable Resource
Local Sustainable Communities Org (LOSCO) (@communitiesorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just in⏰: Local Sustainable Communities Org (LOSCO) had a great time at Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Kigezi Regional Office led by Taremwa Albert Theopista Twembi to share the experiences, #AnnualReport and #Strategicplan as well as strategies to popularize the #UHRC APP in communities and other collaboration areas.

Just in⏰: <a href="/CommunitiesOrg/">Local Sustainable Communities Org (LOSCO)</a> had a great time at <a href="/UHRC_UGANDA/">Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)</a> Kigezi Regional Office led by <a href="/ConsultAlbert/">Taremwa Albert</a> <a href="/TwembiTheopista/">Theopista Twembi</a> to share the experiences, #AnnualReport and #Strategicplan as well as strategies to popularize the #UHRC APP in communities and other collaboration areas.
Green Deal (@progreendeal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Easter| To all Environmental Human Rights Defenders, partners and friends.This season,we hold on to hope, renewal and strength. In the face of ongoing challenges, our message remains: We stand with you. We draw strength from your courage. It’s us together. #ForTheEnvironment

#Easter| To all Environmental Human Rights Defenders, partners and friends.This season,we hold on to hope, renewal and strength.

In the face of ongoing challenges, our message remains: We stand with you. We draw strength from your courage. It’s us together.

#ForTheEnvironment
Nahurira Ronald (@ronnahurira) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I was honoured to engage in a focus group discussion of land & environmental rights defenders, on the invitation of Defenders Protection. The insights shared by L/EHRDs will inform a policy brief that will contribute to the ongoing review of the National Land Policy 2013. /1

I was honoured to engage in a focus group discussion of land &amp; environmental rights defenders, on the invitation of <a href="/defprotection/">Defenders Protection</a>.

The insights shared by L/EHRDs will inform a policy brief that will contribute to the ongoing review of the National Land Policy 2013.

/1
VIDEA Uganda (@videaug1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

EMPOWERING VULNERABLE WOMEN As we work towards empowering vulnerable women from the project-affected-communities,we have focused on incorporating innovative sustainable farming techniques that will; 🌾Improve soil health 🌽Improve food security ♻️Increase resilience to climate

EMPOWERING VULNERABLE WOMEN

As we work towards empowering vulnerable women from the project-affected-communities,we have focused on incorporating innovative sustainable farming techniques that will;

🌾Improve soil health
🌽Improve food security
♻️Increase resilience to climate
Green Deal (@progreendeal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#LabourDay2025 | “If you’re at the frontline working to advance climate action and defending the #Environment anywhere, we see you and salute you” Your labor isn’t in vain! #ForTheEnvironment

#LabourDay2025 | “If you’re at the frontline working to advance climate action and defending the #Environment anywhere, we see you and salute you”  

Your labor isn’t in vain!

#ForTheEnvironment
Green Deal (@progreendeal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Uganda| They hike through forests, stand in floods, & question the powerful, all to tell the truth about our planet and inform often standing with communities. This #PressFreedomDay, we honor #Journalists who risk it all to protect the Environment. #ForTheEnvironment

#Uganda| They hike through forests, stand in floods, &amp; question the powerful, all to tell the truth about our planet and inform often standing with communities.

This #PressFreedomDay, we honor #Journalists who risk it all to protect the Environment.

#ForTheEnvironment
Green Deal (@progreendeal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Uganda | Environmental Human Rights Defenders are affected by the current labor situation- we caught up with AGHNET-UGANDA.’ s Executive Director Robert J.Turyakira, Uganda’s leading #EHRD and climate champion on what it means #ForTheEnvironment.

#Uganda | Environmental Human Rights Defenders are affected by the current labor situation- we caught up with <a href="/GreenAghnet/">AGHNET-UGANDA.</a>’ s Executive Director <a href="/RobertJTurykira/">Robert J.Turyakira</a>, Uganda’s leading #EHRD and climate champion on what it means #ForTheEnvironment.
AFIEGO (@afiegoug) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📗Uganda's Energy Transition Plan: Is it a gem, or stumbling block? 👓AFIEGO has reviewed the plan & through the cards below, we summarise key targets in the plan. 🔎We also offer a critique of the plan & make recommendations to address weaknesses in the plan. See 📸👇

📗Uganda's Energy Transition Plan: Is it a gem, or stumbling block? 
👓AFIEGO has reviewed the plan &amp; through the cards below, we summarise key targets in the plan.
🔎We also offer a critique of the plan &amp; make recommendations to address weaknesses in the plan.
See 📸👇
VIDEA Uganda (@videaug1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📌When women Participate in political,economic & social life,they promote the health, wellbeing, prosperity & security of their families, communities & nations. ⚖️In order for women & girls to contribute fully towards the creation of a better world, it is imperative that their

📌When women Participate in political,economic &amp; social life,they promote the health, wellbeing, prosperity &amp; security of their families, communities &amp; nations. 

⚖️In order for women &amp; girls to contribute fully towards the creation of a better world, it is imperative that their
The New Vision (@newvisionwire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday. DETAILS 👇🏽#VisionUpdates newvisionapp.page.link/x1jJPo2xBZCBpd…

Margaret Athieno Mwebesa (@margaretmwebesa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Uganda just took a HUGE step towards a sustainable future! 🌟 The Government of Uganda has officially launched the National Climate Change Mechanisms Regulation, paving the way for carbon markets and climate action MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 #Article6 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability

#Uganda just took a HUGE step towards a sustainable future! 🌟 The <a href="/GovUganda/">Government of Uganda</a>  has officially launched the National Climate Change Mechanisms Regulation, paving the way for carbon markets and climate action <a href="/min_waterUg/">MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬</a>  #Article6 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability
DefendDefenders (@defenddefenders) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet our human rights defender of the month, featured in our April newsletter: Dr. Zahara Nampewo. Dr. Zahara Nampewo is a prominent Ugandan human rights lawyer, academic, and gender justice advocate with over two decades of experience in legal education, public interest

Meet our human rights defender of the month, featured in our April newsletter: Dr. Zahara Nampewo.  

Dr. Zahara Nampewo is a prominent Ugandan human rights lawyer, academic, and gender justice advocate with over two decades of experience in legal education, public interest
Youth Concern on Environment &Development (@yced_uganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Update 📢: We are excited to release this comparative cross-sectional study on land attributes for #PAPs in the selected #EACOP affected districts. Check it here👇🏿 yced-ug.org/wp-content/upl…

#Update 📢: We are excited to release this comparative cross-sectional study on land attributes for #PAPs in the selected #EACOP affected districts.

Check it here👇🏿
yced-ug.org/wp-content/upl…
Mugisha Imam 🇺🇬 (@imamumugisha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Uganda: Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. It is a growing crisis that threatens both planetary and human well-being. In 2025 alone, the world is expected to consume 516 million tonnes of plastics. #UnitedAgainstPlastics #WED2025

#Uganda: Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. It is a growing crisis that threatens both planetary and human well-being. In 2025 alone, the world is expected to consume 516 million tonnes of plastics. 

#UnitedAgainstPlastics

#WED2025
Green Deal (@progreendeal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay we urge the government of #Uganda to take more decisive action on plastic regulation. In that direction, we stand with communities calling for bold policies that phase out plastic use and safeguard our environment. #ForTheEnvironment

On this year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay we urge the government of #Uganda to take more decisive action on plastic regulation. In that direction, we stand with communities calling for bold policies that phase out plastic use and safeguard our environment. 

#ForTheEnvironment
Akankunda Brenda (@msbrenda_a) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As global coffee VC actors come together for the World of coffee in Switzerland this week, I am excited to moderate this session organised by International Trade Centre (ITC) The session will explore the opportunities for companies to integrate due diligence into their operations. Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11

As global coffee VC actors come together for the World of coffee in Switzerland this week, I am excited to moderate this session organised by <a href="/ITCnews/">International Trade Centre (ITC)</a> The session will explore the opportunities for companies to integrate due diligence into their operations. 
<a href="/FrankTumwebazek/">Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11</a>