KIIZA ERON
@kiizaeron
Kiiza Eron is a Ugandan Poet, environmentalist, and human rights lawyer. CEO - The Environment Shield.
I am happy we finally did the wetlands discussion after some technical hurdles. Wetlands give us water/life, food, income, recreation, & other essentials of life. They purify water, & buffer us against the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, pollution & diseases. Recording 👆🏿.
Mama D is a victim of the failed system, a regime that has failed to prioritise the health care ,upto now she hasn't been attended to yet as a C-section mother she needs special care aswell as babies. She needs our solidarity, every penny counts for her wellness. #Sisterhood
Today, we visited the award-winning chef, Mama D, who was battling pre-eclampsia and had to undergo an emergency operation to prevent her kidneys from failing. The procedure was crucial to save the lives of both mother and twins. Initially, she was operated on at TMR Hospital…
🇵🇸 🇫🇷 “True to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine. I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly next September. The urgency today is to end the…
Fidèle à son engagement historique pour une paix juste et durable au Proche-Orient, j’ai décidé que la France reconnaîtra l’État de Palestine. J’en ferai l’annonce solennelle à l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies, au mois de septembre prochain.…
Hi Everyone,Grateful for the collective effort that secured our release! 🙏Huge thanks to: Our legal team for expert representation,media for shining a spotlight on our cause,Fellow activists for unwavering solidarity Supporting organizations for crucial contributions 🙌
Justice delayed is justice denied
Hearing of @SuunaKing_James case postponed for the sixth time. See: omct.org/en/resources/u…
"Leave fossil fuels in the ground. It's so simple.This is the most important predicament humanity has ever faced and by design as a result of the enormous oppressive power of the fossil fuel industry, we're flunking it." George Monbiot. No time to waste. #ActOnClimate
Your name will forever be associated with the courage to speak truth to power, the courage to stand up when others cower, and the courage to fight for a better Uganda, no matter the cost. Even in prison, I celebrate you Rtd. Col Dr. @kizzabesigye1 . #FreeBesigye. @SarahBireete
We welcome the decision by human rights lawyers @PhillipKarugaba @kiizaeron @skasande2 @wandasammy @MichaelAboneka @AmosKuuku @TriteLawUG @KalaliSteven @apollo_morgan @TumusiimeKato @pmpaulmukiibi @wmuhumuzaco @parinaitwe21 @lmunguni, Bernard Banturaki, and Bruce Kwarisima who…
POLITICAL PRISONER NUMBER 1338/25R. LUZIRA MURCHISON BAY. 22nd MAY 2025 -23 JULY 2025. We are back strong and solid like never before. I take this opportunity to thank NUP President, SG, LOP, Legal team, Sureties, friends and family. My MTN WhatsApp line is on. Pls reach out.🙏🏿
I urge @kagutamuseveni to quash #EronKiiza’s conviction as it stems solely from the exercise of his right to freedom of expression and work as a lawyer. Ensure an effective investigation is carried out into his allegations of torture & other ill-treatment @UgaEmbaWashDC @omctorg
We urge @JudiciaryUG to do the right thing, follow the lead of the Supreme Court, and quash the illegal conviction of our team leader, @kiizaeron by a kangaroo military tribunal on 7–01–2025 at the behest of @KagutaMuseveni. Representing opposition leaders is no crime.
I urge @kagutamuseveni to quash #EronKiiza’s conviction as it stems solely from the exercise of his right to freedom of expression and work as a lawyer. Ensure an effective investigation is carried out into his allegations of torture & other ill-treatment @UgaEmbaWashDC @omctorg
For as long as @JudiciaryUG keeps the abducted, incommunico detained, mentally tortured & obnoxiously denied BAIL civilian duo of @kizzabesigye1 & LUTALE in jail, we must NOT stop demanding for their liberty as protected by the Constitution which forbids both POLITICAL…
Hearing of @SuunaKing_James case postponed for the sixth time. See: omct.org/en/resources/u…
Climate change is the greatest threat to life on earth. International law obligates states to prevent and solve climate harms. See: icj-cij.org/sites/default/…
Finally reunited with loved ones after a wholesome three months in prison. Case? Delivering a protest petition @kcbbankug. Comrade @bobbarigye1 and other environmental defenders were granted bail yesterday. @MuvunyiTalent writes 📸 @MbabaziFridah
“90 Days in Luzira for Defending the Planet.” 📸 They protested peacefully. They were jailed. Now they’re free. Uganda’s environmental defenders are back home—but not backing down. 🔗 Read their story of resilience, reunion, and resistance. c-news.ug/after-90-days-…
365 days since 36 comrades were abducted, tortured & illegally driven to Uganda from Kisumu, Kenya. Over 3 months in prison & till now no commital by the state. Our leaders Dr Besigye & Hajji Obeid too went through the same from Nairobi & are illegally detained for over 8 months
“The consequences of climate change are severe and far-reaching. They affect both natural ecosystems and human populations. These consequences underscore the urgent and existential threat posed by climate change,” Iwasawa Yuji, President, ICJ. earth.org/icj-advisory-o…
