Discoveries of minerals in East Africa have been celebrated by governments, oilcompanies and other stakeholders. As extractives activities commence in theselocalities, a number of negative impacts have been registered among
The extractive industries remain a male-dominated industry as compared to the other industriesin Uganda. It is important to involve women in it because women have the same “right to development”
If extractives resources are to benefit all citizens, both women and men need to be included in the sector’s governance and have equal access to employment opportunities. Yet the extractive
The social, economic and environmental impacts of the extractive industries are oftendifferently experienced by men and women. Women are more vulnerable to thenegative impacts of extractive activities and less likely
GEENET recognizes that women’s participation in the extractives is necessary for the achievement of sustainable development. GEENET is working to ensure that extractives industry companies are increasingly committed to integrating
GEENET conducts research on gender and the extractive industries to get answers forthe following questionsa) How is gender understood in the extractives sector and has this changed overtime?b) What are
GEENET recognizes the critical role that women can and should play in extractivegovernance, and raising awareness of the many barriers that continue to stand in theirway. GEENET seeks to advance