The Court of the Citizens of the World

The Court of the Citizens of the World is a People's Tribunal and serves Universal Human Rights as defined by the United Nations.

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🌍 Landmark Climate Ruling in Indonesia 🌍

Indonesia’s Supreme Court fined PT National Sago Prima IDR 319 billion for plantation fires that caused major environmental damage. The case sets a strong precedent for corporate accountability. 🌏🔥🌿⚖️

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Landmark Victory for Indigenous Communities in Peru!

A historic court ruling now requires Peru’s Ministry of the Environment to create a Climate Adaptation Guarantee Fund, ensuring indigenous communities have access to renewable energy, food security, and climate resilience.

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🌱 Holding Leaders Accountable for Environmental Crimes in Brazil ⚖️

In 2019, Brazil’s congressmen filed charges against Ricardo Salles, accusing him of undermining climate commitments by reducing Amazon protections and cutting IBAMA’s budget. 🌍

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🌱 Nepal Supreme Court Blocks Ecocide! ⚖️
In a huge win for the environment, Nepal’s Supreme Court has halted government plans to extract resources from the Chure Range 🏔️, labeling the project as ecocide.

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A landmark UK Supreme Court ruling in Finch vs. Surrey County Council now requires oil projects to account for Scope 3 emissions (those from burning the oil) in environmental assessments.

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🌏 Major Win for Indigenous Rights: Torres Strait Islanders vs. Australia 🌊⚖️

📢 The UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by not acting on climate change! Rising sea levels have wrecked homes, crops, and traditions.

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Victory for transparency!

In Greenwatch v. Attorney General, Uganda's High Court ruled that oil production agreements are public documents. This decision rejects confidentiality clauses that block disclosure and strengthens citizen access to info, demanding accountability.

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In a landmark ruling, the Guyana’s High Court declared Exxon violated its Environmental Permit by not providing financial guarantees for potential oil spills. The Environmental Protection Agency was also condemned for failing in its duty to safeguard the public.

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⚖️ Senior Women Stand Against Climate Crisis! 🌍
In #KlimaSeniorinnen v. Switzerland, the #ECtHR ruled that Switzerland’s weak climate policies violate Article 8 of the ECHR & the #ParisAgreement. 🌱 This sets a powerful precedent for climate accountability! 🌎
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💼🌎 Historic Ruling for Climate Accountability! ⚖️

The Hague District Court orders Shell to cut emissions by 45% by 2030, citing violations of duty of care & human rights. A major win for climate justice! 🌱

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Historic Climate Victory in the Philippines!

In 1993, minors petitioned the Supreme Court against deforestation. The Court ruled the right to a "healthful and balanced ecology" as fundamental for present & future generations. 🌱This landmark decision set an important precedent.

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Historic Climate Victory in the Netherlands!

The Dutch Supreme Court ruled the govt must reduce GHG emissions by 25% by 2020, citing citizens' rights to life & family (ECHR Articles 2 & 8). Led by @urgenda & 900 citizens, this is a turning point for climate justice worldwide!

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Rights Group Reports Hundreds of Uyghur Scientists Imprisoned in China - @thecourtnews https://t.co/aONyBFjszI

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US President Criticizes Israeli PM for Insufficient Efforts in Ceasefire and Hostage Negotiations @thecourtnews https://t.co/QUbZuSBKdb

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Netanyahu’s Border Proposal Jeopardizes Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations - @thecourtnews https://t.co/zMD4r092dr

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Entire Family Killed in Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine’s So-Called Safe Haven City - @thecourtnews https://t.co/9r61CZB8dG

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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine shot and injured in clash with police- @thecourtnews https://t.co/bceFlSMXbM

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U.S. prosecutors indict Hamas leaders for their role in the October 7 attack - @thecourtnews https://t.co/4SpEBZbaGQ

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Extremist Settlers Expanding Control Over West Bank Territories - @thecourtnews https://t.co/QTize3sJ79

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WHO Achieves Polio Vaccination Target in Gaza as Campaign Advances - @thecourtnews https://t.co/BSvKYMBiWq