Angella Nabwowe Kasule

Today, ISER convened a session on child labour at the 7th National Forum on Business & Human Rights, themed “From Farm to Factory: Shared Responsibility for Child Labour‑Free Value Chains.” Key takeaway: tackling child labour needs a multisector approach led by @Mglsd_UG. #BHRForum2026 @EnabelinUganda @EUinUG

We are pleased to join @Mglsd_UG, @ESPprogramme and other partners in convening the 4th National Social Protection Dialogue 2026! 📅 Friday, 30 October 2026 Join us as we advance discussions on inclusive and adequate social protection for all. 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… 📺 Live on @ntvuganda from 10:00am. #SocialProtectionUg #SPMonth2026 #APeoplesPension

Join us at the 4th National Social Protection Dialogue 2026 taking place this Friday, 30th Oct. REGISTER to participate online: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… The event shall be broadcast live on @ntvuganda starting at 10:00am. #SocialProtectionUg @upfsp @UNICEFUganda @IrlEmbUganda @HANU_Uganda @ilo @WFP_Uganda @OPMUganda

Reflecting on recentring economic, social and cultural rights (ESCRs) and the right to development in Eastern Africa, at the Reimagining the Future of Human Rights in Africa: Eastern Africa Convening taking place in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. ISER’s ED @anabwowe highlighted the current situation in Uganda with high fuel prices, inflation and depreciation of the shilling, and she linked this to statements by the Secretary to the Treasury that all Uganda’s economic fundamentals are in good place; that Uganda 's economy is growing steadily and that the IMF projects Uganda to be the fastest growing economy in the region in 2027 at 9.9%. She argued that economic development should not be measured by only growth and investments but also by whether people can enjoy their ESCRs; whether communities benefit from their natural resources citing the discovery of oil in Uganda and the vast minerals in DR Congo; whether development protects the environment and preserves human dignity. She also noted that the African Charter which establishes the rights and principles against which states' conduct can be assessed, and Agenda 2063 which provides a shared continental vision for development ask whether the region’s development is not only generating economic growth; but also protecting rights, distributing benefits fairly, safeguarding communities and the environment. On significant gaps facing the region, @anabwowe noted the debt stress that has turned into a human rights crisis as countries are spending more on servicing debt than on health, education and social protection combined. This situation triggered regressive taxes like VAT that impact the poor more, and austerity measures that has led to underfunding of the above social services and paved way for privatization leaving access to ability to pay thus driving inequality. She re-echoed calls for debt transparency and oversight to ensure that sovereign borrowing yields public benefits, progressive taxation and curbing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) by implementation of the Anti-IFF’s Policy Tracker to halt billions of dollars lost annually to corporate evasion. @OpenSociety @achpr_cadhp @FeministsKE

ISER is is taking part in the "Reimagining the Future of Human Rights in Africa: Eastern Africa Convening" taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The convening has brought together stakeholders from Eastern Africa to reflect on the changing human rights landscape, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and develop practical priorities for strengthening human rights governance, protection, prevention and accountability. Our ED @anabwowe will be speaking on a panel about recentring economic, social and cultural rights, and the right to development in Eastern Africa. The meeting is organised by the @OpenSociety and Co-convened with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (@achpr_cadhp), the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI), the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Feminists in Kenya. @UNHumanRights @FeministsKE

We wrapped up the CSO Working Group on Social Protection webinar, held as part of Uganda's Social Protection Month 2026, under the theme “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Strengthening Social Protection to Reach Those Left Behind.” The discussion brought forward important reflections on strengthening inclusive social protection in Uganda: 🔹 Ogen Zephaniah of @ESPprogramme emphasised social protection as an important instrument for redistributing resources and reducing inequalities. 🔹 Fred Were stressed that coverage does not necessarily translate into protection, calling for social protection to be anchored in dedicated legislation. He also highlighted how errors in @NIRA_Ug records continue to exclude many older persons from accessing benefits. 🔹 Kezia Mukasa highlighted the disproportionate care responsibilities borne by older women, many of whom support grandchildren and orphans despite limited resources, alongside their growing vulnerability to climate change. 🔹 Lydia Bwiite challenged the disconnect between economic growth and social protection funding, noting that many Ugandans, particularly informal sector workers, remain without adequate safety nets. #SocialProtectionUG #APeoplesPension #SPMonth2026 @ESPprogramme @Mglsd_UG

As part of the National Social Protection Month 2026, join us on Monday, 26 October 2026, from 2pm to 4pm (EAT) for a webinar themed “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Strengthening Social Protection to Reach Those Left Behind,” convened by the CSO Working Group on Social Protection and coordinated by ISER. REGISTER: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #SocialProtectionUg #SPMonth2026 #APeoplesPension @ESPprogramme @Mglsd_UG

A girl’s future should not be decided by a pregnancy test. Today, we join @PlanUganda and partners to commemorate #DayOfTheGirl under the theme: Change her forecast. The theme challenges us to reflect on what kind of future we are preparing for the girl child. ISER is committed to sustaining the momentum around our work to promote education and health for adolescent mothers and pregnant girls. #IDG2026 #GirlsRights @Mglsd_UG @Educ_SportsUg @MinofHealthUG @MercyLakiskis @KasogaPhoebe

Economic growth can be truly inclusive when people are protected against poverty, vulnerability, and economic shocks. Yet significant gaps in social protection coverage, adequacy, and financing continue to leave many behind. As part of the National Social Protection Month 2026, join us on Monday, 26 October 2026, from 2pm to 4pm (EAT) for a webinar themed “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Strengthening Social Protection to Reach Those Left Behind,” convened by the CSO Working Group on Social Protection and coordinated by ISER. REGISTER: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #SocialProtectionUg #SPMonth2026 #APeoplesPension @ESPprogramme @Mglsd_UG