Ongyeer Emmanuel

@ongyeer

Biologist,Environmental Rights Defender/Activist & Community Organizer||Former Co-lead @10Billionhubug||Programs Director @Naturetalk_A||All Posts are Personal.

Oil host communities, Uganda

Joined August 2021

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Ongyeer Emmanuel@ongyeer · Feb 28

Admiring eco-friendly project, fish pond managed by local farmers, Nyakasinina Blue-Green Farmers’ group in Kabaale Sub county, Hoima district that @NatureTalk_A & @RefineryOil initiated last year. They need financial support to fence it, your support can help.

ongyeer's tweet image. Admiring eco-friendly project, fish pond managed by local farmers, Nyakasinina Blue-Green Farmers’ group in Kabaale Sub county, Hoima district that @NatureTalk_A &amp; @RefineryOil initiated last year. They need financial support to fence it, your support can help.

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Enabel in Uganda@EnabelinUganda · Jul 23

🚨 Human Rights matter, even in business! 🇺🇬💼 Uganda’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights is reshaping the way we do business, putting people before profit. 💪🏾✨ It’s a team effort: 👩🏽‍💼 Ministry of Gender – leading the charge 🏢 Businesses – educating and…

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Ongyeer Emmanuel@ongyeer · Jul 22

We hope to see the #ICJ AO clarify that #fossilfuel phaseout is a legal obligation❗️ ⚖️ May #ClimateJustice prevail ✊

CCIJ_ICJ@CIJ_ICJ · Jul 7

PRESS RELEASE: The #ICJ will deliver its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change on 23 July 2025 at 3 p.m. (The Hague). Watch live on @UNWebTV. Link to the press release: go.icj-cij.org/3TYEeOt

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Ongyeer Emmanuel@ongyeer · 24 h

Great! #Justice for the #students @kyambogou @ProtectionInt

FFreedom Hive Uganda@Freedomhive_Ug · Jul 25

Kyambogo University has set July 31st as the date for hearing the appeal cases of students who were suspended and dismissed. We call upon the university to reconsider these illegal suspensions and dismissal. We are pushing for international sanctions against @kyambogou vice…

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Nature Talk Africa (NaTA)@NatureTalk_A · Jul 25

We call for united efforts to defend the reputations of our community EHRDs & activists who suffer defamation & name calling from their opponents @FrontLineHRD @GreengrantsFund @GlobalFundWomen @wphfund @freedomhouse @Y4Cofficial @aacjinaction @UNYouthAffairs @RightsinDevt @hrw

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Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO Uganda)@GayoUganda · Jul 23

600+ groups have signed the Manifesto for a Future Free from Plastic Pollution ahead of #INC52 in Geneva (Aug 5–14) Urge leaders to adopt a strong #PlasticsTreaty now! 🔗 breakfreefromplastic.org/manifesto-plas… #BreakFreeFromPlastic #BeatPlasticPollution

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Ireland in Uganda@IrlEmbUganda · Jul 23

Ambassador Kevin this morning commissioned school infrastructure including classroom blocks and wash facilities constructed in five schools in Karamoja. Funded by @IrlEmbUganda under our Quality Education programme in partnership with @UNICEFUganda and @Educ_SportsUg

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NCHRDs-UG@NCHRD_UG · Jul 23

📌Our institutional capacity building continues. Today's training is focusing on digital cyber security and data management. Adequate cybersecurity training will restore confidence, allow staff to operate fearlessly and directly addressing human rights issues. @NCHRD_UG…

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Ireland in Uganda@IrlEmbUganda · Jul 23

Ambassador Kevin bids farewell to our Karamoja friends and partners as he concludes his four year tour of duty in Uganda. Ambassador appreciates #Ireland's implementing partners for the significant work they have done the entire Karamoja Sub region for the past 20years.

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East African Crude Oil Pipeline Host Communities@Eacophostcmty · Jul 23

ALERT🚨 The #KCB11 are finally FREE! Their courage and conviction are an inspiration.Let's continue to stand together for Human rights, Climate justice and community empowerment.The struggle may not be over,but today we celebrate the power of unity and resistance!#SolidarityWins

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Nature Talk Africa (NaTA)@NatureTalk_A · Jul 22

Community #EHRDs & Climate activists put their commitments clear; among them was to remain consistent & law abiding citizens in their community activism work to protect and promote community & environmental rights amidst Oil development projects. @OxfamAmerica @JustStop_Oil

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Ongyeer Emmanuel@ongyeer · Jul 21

I not only moderated the #REPowerAfrica at #Year1 celebration organized by @RefineryOil & @NatureTalk_A but also listened attentively when reality of climate change impacts was statistically explained by the ED @NewsNjema thanks to @350Africa for taking lead of #RenewableEnergy

ongyeer's tweet image. I not only moderated the #REPowerAfrica at #Year1 celebration organized by @RefineryOil &amp; @NatureTalk_A but also listened attentively when reality of climate change impacts was statistically explained by the ED @NewsNjema thanks to @350Africa for taking lead of #RenewableEnergy

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Oil Refinery Residents Association (ORRA)@RefineryOil · Jul 21

Youth & women are rising to demand a just energy future They envision a clean, renewable energy path that protects their communities and the planet, not one driven by fossil fuels and harmful development interests. The call is clear: it's time to re-power Africa. #RepowerAfrika

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Nature Talk Africa (NaTA)@NatureTalk_A · Jul 21

Youth & women called on stakeholders to prioritize community-owned energy #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy during #REPowerAnniversary #Year1 last week July 18, 2025 @AfrikaVukaNet @OxfamAmerica @350Africa @350 @EDLC_org @BHR_FIDH @InsOurFuture @JustStop_Oil @stopEACOP @StopMoneyPipe

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Robert🇺🇬@robertpitua · Jul 19

During yesterday's #RepowerAfrika campaign anniversary celebration in Kyakaboga organized by @RefineryOil and @NatureTalk_A When asked about my energy dream, I said it's all about harnessing clean energy sources like solar and wind power for a sustainable future #CleanEnergy

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Ongyeer Emmanuel@ongyeer · Jul 19

We must shift to a more sustainable energy paradigm #RepowerAfrika #anniversary

RRobert🇺🇬@robertpitua · Jul 19

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Ongyeer Emmanuel@ongyeer · Jul 16

Africa's energy future should be built on Africa's natural advantages, not on exporting fossil fuels to feed other nations' addiction. #JusticeForKCB11 #FreeKCB11 #StopEACOP!

YYouth For Green Communities (YGC).@YGCUganda · Jul 16

Update: #KCB11 in prison for 84 days 4 delivering Petition The case of the #KCB11 comes up tomorrow at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Courts. The message is clear 🆑. @TotalEnergies out of #Africa, #No more #money for #Climate #Crimes @kcbbankug @stanbicug #stopEACOP #FreeKCB11

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AFIEGO@AfiegoUg · Jul 17

Community voices at the heart of conservation! AFIEGO brought together 🌳Bugoma forest host communities👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 including youth, women, and local leaders for a vibrant discussion on our project’s journey. Together, we reflected on successes, achievements, and existing challenges.

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Oxfam in Uganda@OxfaminUganda · Jul 16

📥Download the June Edition of Our Monthly #Newsletter! The key highlights from the past month — from project monitoring visits in West Nile and Karamoja to our continued advocacy for women’s inclusion and equitable land reforms. So much more inside! 👉 Download…

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Oil Refinery Residents Association (ORRA)@RefineryOil · Jul 15

"I am really very proud of the work I am doing in my community, through my little efforts, my community is getting empowered to defend their rights and many defenders have emerged." Says Racheal an EHRD during an engagement organized by @NatureTalk_A last week Friday.

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Ongyeer Emmanuel@ongyeer · Jul 14

I delivered on strengthening human rights protection & environmental justice in the Albertine region through coordinating the consultations on risks and opportunities for safety among the EHRDs. I am convinced that contact building is needed for #EHRDs. Thanks @NatureTalk_A

ongyeer's tweet image. I delivered on strengthening human rights protection &amp; environmental justice in the Albertine region through coordinating the consultations on risks and opportunities for safety among the EHRDs. I am convinced that contact building is needed for #EHRDs. Thanks @NatureTalk_A

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