Global Rights Alert

Today, we held our second strategic planning meeting with our co-conveners of the Citizens' Convention on Extractives and Energy, as preparations for the 9th CCE gather momentum.

The convention returns in October 2026 under the theme: Energy for People: Access, Affordability, Dignity and Inclusion. A theme that places citizens at the centre of Uganda's energy conversation and asks the harder questions about who the sector is truly serving.

Today's meeting focused on sharpening the roadmap, aligning partner contributions, and ensuring that by October, the convention speaks with one clear, citizen-led voice.

Earlier today, we paid a courtesy visit to SEATINI Uganda to explore opportunities for collaboration as we gear up for the upcoming Citizens’ Convention on Extractives and Energy (CCE) under the theme “Energy for People: Access, Affordability and Dignity.”

The engagement focused on building a stronger, more people-centered conversation around extractives and energy.

Looking forward to achieving greater things with them this year.

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He is RISEN 🙏

May this day bring renewal, compassion, and a shared sense of purpose for a better future.

Happy Easter from all of us at GRA.

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As a member of BUCOSA, we joined the coalition in Kikuube District to train local government leaders and key stakeholders on environmental and natural resource governance laws.

Through this engagement, we strengthened community and institutional capacity to understand, apply, and enforce environmental frameworks.

This comes at a critical time, as environmental degradation illegal practices such as deforestation, wetland encroachment, and weak enforcement of environmental laws are undermining livelihoods, accelerating biodiversity loss, and slowing progress on climate action.

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Eid Mubarak to our Muslim Community.

May this sacred season renew your spirit and fill your days with peace, joy, and blessings.

Today, our Projects Officer, Geofrey Ahuura, joined Good Forests Foundation Uganda and other stakeholders in Hoima District for a tree planting activity as part of the pre-engagements on environmental conservation ahead of the International Day of Forests, commemorated annually on 21st March.

This engagement supports our objective of strengthening community agency through locally led environmental action and promoting the equitable distribution of resources.

Building on this initiative, we will lobby for the provision of free tree seedlings to community-based monitors and local communities, advancing sustainable development efforts that improve livelihoods and enhance the quality of life for all.

SPOTLIGHT: Jalia Namatovu, a strong advocate for women’s inclusion in Uganda’s mining sector.

Through collaboration with GRA, and in her role as leader of the Mubende Women Miners Association ( (MUWOGOMA), she has supported more than 300 women in Kasanda to advance land access, adopt safer mining practices, and formalize their work. These efforts continue to create jobs and expand opportunities for women, youth, and communities across the district.

This Women’s Month, we celebrate her leadership and the collective efforts to strengthen women’s participation and equitable benefits in Uganda’s extractive sector.

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Today, we shine the spotlight on the Kigaaga Twimukye Women’s Group in Hoima District, that is advancing grassroots climate adaptation through tree planting and beekeeping around Wambabya Forest Reserve.

Through their activities, they have protected pollinators and strengthened household incomes and local resilience.

We are honoured to have supported the group with leadership, advocacy and financial literacy training to help strengthen and scale their impact in the community.

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This Women’s Month, we spotlight women turning local solutions into climate action.

Founded in 2024, Twimukyangage is a women-led community group promoting clean energy and climate adaptation by producing eco-friendly briquettes and energy-saving stoves using locally available materials such as cassava peelings, grass, soil, and cassava flour.

Through this work, forests are protected, indoor air pollution is reduced, and women earn income through the sale of these products.

We are proud to be supporting the group through training and capacity building, helping members strengthen their skills and reach more households in their communities.

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Team cake cutting in honor of International Women’s Day 💜

Oh, What a joy it is to be a Woman!

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Here's to the women whose leadership and voices continue to shape stronger institutions, promote transparency, and advance accountable governance.

Happy International Women’s Day.

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GRA took part in a “Let’s Talk” round table engagement with international oil companies TotalEnergies, CNOOC Uganda Limited, East African Crude Oil Pipeline, alongside government agencies including Uganda National Oil Company Limited, and National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Uganda. The discussion focused on the environmental aspects of ongoing oil projects.

In this session, we presented key community-based environmental concerns and highlighted issues affecting host communities. These engagements help advance collaboration, strengthen grievance handling processes, and improve development outcomes in Uganda’s extractives sector.