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Security concerns in land tenure data collection, monitoring and reporting environmental crimes and human rights abuses in land disputes

The porous borders between South Sudan, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo pass through the northern section of the Albertine Graben. It is a rural area enclosed between the DR Congo’ tropical rainforests and the South Sudanese grasslands, crossed by the White Nile flowing out from Lake Albert. Located far away from the edge […]

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Voices of defenders – Susan Atulinda

EPISODE 3 Susan gives us her recipe for ecological justice. Participation of women in decision making process on sustainable use of natural resources, organizational change, definition of the responsabilities of the communites, public and Government bodies in relation to ecological system. And about how this is only possible by taking an holistic approach. “Let’s invest […]

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Voices of defenders – Precious Naturinda

EPISODE 2 As a journalist, Precious with the slogan Talk green, listen green, uses the radio as a platform to share the story of vulnerable people in the communities of Buliisa and Bunyoro regions. She explains how those who live on the shores of Lake Victoria, Lake Albert and other water bodies have become climate […]

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Voices of defenders – Janepher Baitwamasa

EPISODE 1 We invited Janepher to present her life as an activist and as a woman environmental and human rights defender in the extractive sector. She weave words and worlds to help us see and understand everyday challenges on gender equality, ecological justice, land rights and forced evictions, physical and digital security concerns. In her […]

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Towards a food sovereignty strategy to strengthen food security. A model for Albertine Region

The term food sovereignty, coined with the aim to politicize the food and agricultural debates from below, refers to the right of nations and peoples to control their own food systems, including their won markets, production modes, food cultures and environments. This approach creates wider socio- cultural and ecological synergies by promoting principles of diversity, […]