EarthRights Intl

Combining the power of people and the power of law in defense of human rights and the environment.
#humanrights #environmentaljustice #climatecrisis

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At #ClimateWeek, Exec. Dir. Bobbie Sta. Maria joined a @BHRC panel on ensuring that renewable energy technologies deliver shared prosperity & respects #HumanRights. “The collective problem that you want to solve is how to build a renewable economy that respects people's rights.”

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110+ organizations joined us in telling Congress to #ProtectTheProtest. Pipeline safety comes from regulating operators & enforcing safety standards, not creating new tools to punish speech, assembly & press activity https://t.co/v5BghDecjF

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How are heavy #RareEarths minerals extracted, & what are the consequences for communities & the environment?
Our latest blog & video explains the in-situ leaching process used in Kachin, Myanmar, & the pollution risks associated with #RareEarth mining 🔗 https://t.co/HasRIJqiAy

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On Sept. 17, #EarthRights joins community & civil society partners at #UNRBHR2026 to discuss the impacts of #RareEarth extraction and collective responses to protect people, communities & the environment.

Learn about who bears the cost and more: 🔗 https://t.co/PzygsyrSGT

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The Peruvian government will answer to the @CorteIDH for violating the rights of an Indigenous group living in voluntary isolation. The Mashco Piro case will be heard on Sept 24-25, in Uruguay, following a complaint filed by @FENAMAD1 & #EarthRights. 🔗 https://t.co/hvLuVfzwOy

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Por primera vez, Perú deberá responder ante la @CorteIDH por vulnerar los derechos de un pueblo indígena en aislamiento. El caso Mashco Piro tendrá audiencia el 24-25 de septiembre de 2026, en Uruguay, tras la demanda de @FENAMAD1 y #EarthRights https://t.co/Px8Q9WWmOl

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⚖️ Law can be a powerful tool for justice. From Aug. 2–22, emerging lawyers & environmental defenders from across the Mekong gathered in Chiang Mai for #EarthRights’ #MLAI. 3 weeks of learning, advocacy & connection. Learn more: https://t.co/T2FWR51DiT

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La justicia peruana absolvió a 9 líderes y una lideresa de Chumbivilcas en Cusco (Perú), quienes enfrentaron un proceso de criminalización por protestar ante la contaminación provocada por la minera Anabi en el territorio. 🔗 https://t.co/LUV9IIJWcE

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Today we honor the resilience, cultures, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples around the world.
To mark #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we're sharing a preview of an alumni-led photo exhibition featuring Indigenous #EarthRights alumni. #StayTuned for full exhibition on our website.

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How are heavy #RareEarths extracted, and at what cost?

Watch Part 1 of our animated series exploring rare earth mining in #Myanmar and its impacts on communities and the environment.

🎥 https://t.co/tekEMGgdgG
#Mining #EnvironmentalJustice

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En el #DíaMundialContraLaMineríaACieloAbierto, compartimos la historia de una joven maestra de Cerro de Pasco que hace un llamado para que la actividad minera en Perú garantice la protección de un ambiente sano y los DD.HH. 📖 https://t.co/23V8XOIHwd
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Communities know their realities best.

That's why #EarthRights launched the LEAD Cohort, supporting community-led research across the Mekong to strengthen advocacy for #EnvironmentalJustice and #HumanRights.

Read 🔛 to learn more: https://t.co/ddK9C6NHUl

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As the US marks 250 years, our latest blog asks an important question: What if the #ClimateCrisis is also a democracy crisis?

Watch now and read more: https://t.co/ZVUHKDjM7h

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🌊 Communities in Rayong, Thailand are calling for an end to harmful LNG expansion.
A community-led report from #EarthRights & partners documents 2 years of evidence on the impacts of the Map Ta Phut Phase 3 project, land reclamation, & LNG development. https://t.co/174jsKYACl

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#ICYMI: EarthRights released a report examining the $345M verdict against Greenpeace tied to the #NoDAPL #StandingRock protests. The report warns of the growing use of SLAPP lawsuits to target advocacy groups, undermine the #RightToProtest & more.
🔗 https://t.co/vebTN6ClPA

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The Supreme Court's decision in #DoevCisco is a major setback for #CorporateAccountability & access to justice for survivors of #HumanRights abuses, but it is not the end of the story.
Read EarthRights' statement to learn more: https://t.co/fuvjxTHato

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Important new analysis from @BHRCmedia uncovers the realities of how companies in the US have been responding to escalating pressures on human rights and sustainability.
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What happens when fossil fuel companies try to place themselves above the law?
New “climate liability waiver” proposals would shield polluters from accountability and block communities from seeking justice for climate harms.
Read #EarthRight’s latest blog https://t.co/tKrtmF5ZsC

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EarthRights’ new report examines the $345M verdict against Greenpeace tied to the #StandingRock protests and why it represents a dangerous attack on #FreeSpeech & the #RightToProtest.
Read more: https://t.co/vebTN6ClPA

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SLAPP lawsuits threaten #FreeSpeech, journalists, and environmental defenders worldwide. A new report from @globalfreemedia highlights how climate journalists across Africa are facing legal intimidation aimed at silencing accountability: https://t.co/UIrZcB9oHR