A Global Ignatian Advocacy Network
(by Boshra Yazahmeidi) Non-judicial mechanisms alone are not sufficient for redress, but can still play an important role in supporting communities seeking to protect their human rights. This was a key finding from a 5-year research project that has resulted in the publication of 19 reports. The project concluded that while non-judicial redress mechanisms cannot …
Non-Judicial Mechanisms Alone Are Not Sufficient For RedressRead More
(by Boshra Yazahmeidi) The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a United Nations-backed court that has historically ruled on cases of genocide and war crimes since it was set up in 2002. However, in what is a positive outcome for environmental defenders, the ICC declared its decision in September to expand its priority cases to include those crimes …
International Criminal Court Expands Priority to Include Cases of Environmental DestructionRead More
(by Boshra Yazahmeidi) If you are a civil society organisation or legal professional working to defend the rights of vulnerable communities from the business practices and actions of foreign companies linked to European Union (EU) Member States, then this handbook may be of use to you. The handbook targets its practical guidance to cases of …
In an unprecedented action, a government body has accused 47 of the world’s largest cement, oil, coal, and mining companies of releasing greenhouse gases that have violated the human rights of millions of people in the Philippines. The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) has sent a 60-page document to the likes of …
Potential Human Rights Case for World’s Largest Carbon EmittersRead More
