“Life Before Profits” Uganda’s investment frameworks and the proliferating human (WOMEN) rights violations
The intention for investment policy frameworks, whether investment agreements, laws, or policies is vested within the sole interest to attract, promote, and protect the investment. These frameworks are anchored within the notions of the Structural Adjustment Programs of privatization, deregulation, and liberalization. They extend excessive protection to investors’ rights and interests at the expense of […]
WOMENS DAY: Let’s Challenge Abuse Of Women’s Rights in Uganda’s Investment Schemes
KAMPALA-SHIFTMEDIA- On the 8th of March, the world reminds itself of the strides that have been achieved in attaining human rights and dignity for women around the world. The day is also used to highlight the different challenges women still face in achieving full rights and equal dignity. This year’s theme for the International Women’s […]
Social Justice In Food Is A Silver Bullet To End Malnutrition, Ill Health & Premature Deaths In Uganda
While Uganda is considered the food basket of East Africa, families are still going hungry, many children are malnourished, and diet-related NCDs are on the rise. The World Day of Social Justice celebrated every year, is an opportunity to draw everyone’s attention to social justice issues around adequate living. As we join the rest of […]
RESTRICTIONS ON MARKETING OF FOODS AND NON- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO CHILDREN: BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD
Background and Introduction Understanding the problem: The rise of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has become a global issue with high numbers of deaths registered worldwide at 41 million. The World Health Organisation re-affirms this and states that each year, 15 million people die from NCDs between the age of 30 and 69 years and over 85% […]
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS
The Honorable Minister, we write from the Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT) to first of all, thank you and the Government of Uganda for all the tireless efforts undertaken to manage the COVID 19 pandemic. Uganda is undoubtedly one of the countries that took swift measures to protect its citizens as soon […]
