On Wednesday November 17th, 2021 ACFODE organized a National Forum for stakeholders and policymakers to share study findings of the baseline study and the report on the conservation Laws and policies in Uganda.
The study was done by ACFODE in partnership with the Swedish Foundation for Human Rights (SFHR) and Uganda Wildlife Authority under the project; "Promoting Equitable, Just, and Accountable Conservation in Mount Elgon Conservation areas," that aims at advocating for the respect, protection, and fulfillment of rights of front-line communities living around Mount Elgon National Park.
At the forum ACFODE and Uganda Wildlife Authority pledged to work together to protect the rights the people living near conservation areas around Mount Elgon National Park in Uganda particularly in the districts of Mbale, Sironko, Manafwa, and Naminsidwa.