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🌍 Trade is global in nature, its impact goes far beyond borders. Standards must balance profit motives with human rights obligations.
Catch the full Dialogue here 🎥 👉 https://t.co/hnknupqxZK
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The Employment Act and the Constitution clearly prohibit sexual harassment and discrimination; accountability must be enforced. -Ms. Mary Kambo. Program Manager-Trade and Labour Justice, Land and Resource Governance, KHRC #FDIJustice #LifeBeforeProfits #SGBV #MakeInvestmentsWork4People
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🌟 Day 1 of the Regional Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue comes to a close! Powerful testimonies & bold ideas emerged on ending #SGBV, reclaiming women’s rights, and reshaping commercial investment schemes in the EAC. 💪💜
Looking forward to Day 2!
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Investment must go beyond profitability to ensure dignity, equality, and justice for women workers in the East African Community. -Ms. Sandra Kidwingira, Program Director - Africa Economic Justice Program at Diakonia
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Women workers in sectors like tea in Kenya and Tanzania, and palm oil in Uganda, continue to face rights violations, especially sexual and gender-based violence. -Ms. Sandra Kidwingira, Program Director - Africa Economic Justice Program at Diakonia
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Protection of women’s rights must also be ensured at the district or county level (e.g., in Uganda and through Kenya’s devolution system) since that is closer to the people. -Ms. Jane Nalunga,Executive Director SEATINI Uganda
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Uganda, Kenya, and others compete against each other by offering better tax breaks and incentives, which undermines workers’ and women’s rights. -Ms. Jane Nalunga,Executive Director SEATINI Uganda
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🌍 Investment should never come at the expense of dignity.
As we meet in this regional convening, we call on:
📢 Governments
📢 Corporations
📢 Civil society
…to honor and implement commitments under ILO & Maputo protocols.
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📢 EXPERTS CALL FOR SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS IN UGANDA'S INVESTMENT LAW
Despite a 25.4% FDI surge in early FY2024/25 & global praise at the AIM Awards 2024, experts warn Uganda risks losing its edge without stronger ESG commitments under AfCFTA.
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The Act gives UIA monitoring powers but no enforcement mechanisms. Unlike agencies like NEMA, UIA lacks an enforcement department, making implementation weak and ineffective. — Ms. Nakaweesa Catherine, Policy Analyst, SEATINI Uganda
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Tax incentives should be based on performance, not blind renewal. We need environmental and human rights impact assessments before extending benefits to investors. — Mr. Herbert Kafeero, Programs and Communications Manager, SEATINI Uganda
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🎬🌍 This #AfricaYouthDay, hear directly from Uganda’s youth on how SEATINI Uganda is empowering them to shape policies for decent work, green jobs, and a sustainable future! 💼 we’re amplifying youth voices to drive real change. 💪
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#AfricaHumanRightsDay
Today @SEATINIUGANDA joins the rest of the World to commemorate the Africa Human Rights Day under the theme “Women Rights - Our Collective Responsibility”.
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Ms. Chantelle Nansaano;
Strategic investment in the EAC should focus on joint ventures, technology transfer, and value chain development. Governments must prioritize sectors that uplift local communities and promote sustainable growth. #MakeInvestmentsWork #LifeBeforeProfits
Ms. Chantelle Nansaano;
Host communities must be part of the conversation! Their concerns and aspirations should guide the review of trade and investment policies to ensure fair outcomes for all in the evolving economic landscape. #MakeInvestmentsWork #LifeBeforeProfits
Ms. Chantelle Nansaano;
Uganda’s Investment Code Act requires local investors to have $50,000 in capital, an unattainable goal for many SMEs. This economic barrier must be addressed to foster sustainable business growth. #MakeInvestmentsWork #LifeBeforeProfits
Ms. Chantelle Nansaano;
Corporations must be held accountable for their impact on communities and the environment. SEATINI is committed to empowering communities to demand justice and reclaim their rights. #MakeInvestmentsWork #LIfeBeforeProfits @Mglsd_UG
Ms. Chantelle Nansaano;
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) shouldn't come at the cost of human and environmental rights. We must rebalance trade and investment laws to protect both citizens and investors. #MakeInvestmentsWork #LifeBeforeProfits #ABHRF @Mglsd_UG
Ms. @JudithMuva83909, Investment Policy Analyst:
We need to engage in global processes like the global campaign to reclaim people's sovereignty aimed at filling gaps in the international laws that allow human rights violations.
#LifeBeforeProfits
Ms. @JudithMuva83909, Investment Policy Analyst:
It is foreseeable that the measures countries are taking to facilitate the transition could be challenged by the ISDs which are facilitated by the International and Bilateral investment treaties.
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