Amnesty Business & Human Rights
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Updates from Amnesty International's Business and Human Rights team.
Holding companies to account through research, campaigns, litigation & advocacy.
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Holding companies to account through research, campaigns, litigation & advocacy.
amnesty.org/en/who-we-are/
Amnesty International's new report "Extraction Extinction" launched earlier today at #COP30.
This report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders includes a tribute to the #OgoniNine to coincide with the 30th anniversary since their executions.
See the full report 👇
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This report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders includes a tribute to the #OgoniNine to coincide with the 30th anniversary since their executions.
See the full report 👇
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Amnesty International's new report "Extraction Extinction" launched earlier today at #COP30.
This report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders includes a tribute to the #OgoniNine to coincide with the 30th anniversary since their executions.
See the full report 👇
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
This report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders includes a tribute to the #OgoniNine to coincide with the 30th anniversary since their executions.
See the full report 👇
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
The #Ogoni9 are Ken Saro-Wiwa, Barinem Kiobel, John Kpuinen, Baribor Bera, Felix Nuate, Paul Levula, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo & Daniel Gbokoo.
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The #Ogoni9 are Ken Saro-Wiwa, Barinem Kiobel, John Kpuinen, Baribor Bera, Felix Nuate, Paul Levula, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo & Daniel Gbokoo.
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine who were executed by the Nigerian military government in November 1995 after campaigning against widespread oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Nigeria: Government must clear names of executed activists Ogoni Nine
Marking 30 years since the Nigerian government’s brutal execution of nine leading environmental activists – the Ogoni Nine – for fighting to protect the Niger Delta from oil giant Shell, Amnesty Inter...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine who were executed by the Nigerian military government in November 1995 after campaigning against widespread oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Tickets are still available for this screening of Esther and the Law on Thurs 13 November in London.
Click on the link below to reserve your tickets 👇
Click on the link below to reserve your tickets 👇
📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
Free film Screening: Esther and the Law (with Q&A)
In remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine, film screening of Esther and the Law with an in person Q&A featuring Esther Kiobel
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November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Tickets are still available for this screening of Esther and the Law on Thurs 13 November in London.
Click on the link below to reserve your tickets 👇
Click on the link below to reserve your tickets 👇
Amnesty International will launch the new Corporate Crimes Handbook at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025.
Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
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Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
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November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Amnesty International will launch the new Corporate Crimes Handbook at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025.
Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
📣 Breaking News: "South Africa: Flooded and Forgotten", the new @amnesty.org report highlights the impact of the climate crisis on millions of people living in informal settlements.
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📣 Breaking News: "South Africa: Flooded and Forgotten", the new @amnesty.org report highlights the impact of the climate crisis on millions of people living in informal settlements.
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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🚨 NEW joint statement
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
corporatejustice.org/publications...
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
corporatejustice.org/publications...
JOINT STATEMENT Call for European Parliament to deliver a credible and ambitious approach on Omnibus I - ECCJ
corporatejustice.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🚨 NEW joint statement
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
corporatejustice.org/publications...
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
corporatejustice.org/publications...
🚨 NEW joint statement: Ahead of key #CSDDD votes taking place in two weeks time, over 140 EU & non-EU CSOs have urged MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
See the full statement here: amnesty.org/en/documents...
See the full statement here: amnesty.org/en/documents...
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🚨 NEW joint statement: Ahead of key #CSDDD votes taking place in two weeks time, over 140 EU & non-EU CSOs have urged MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
See the full statement here: amnesty.org/en/documents...
See the full statement here: amnesty.org/en/documents...
📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
Free film Screening: Esther and the Law (with Q&A)
In remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine, film screening of Esther and the Law with an in person Q&A featuring Esther Kiobel
www.eventbrite.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
“There is no time to lose. We all want and deserve to live, work in and enjoy a clean and healthy environment” said
@agnescallamard.bsky.social
For more info on the EU's planned rights rollback and poll results see: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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@agnescallamard.bsky.social
For more info on the EU's planned rights rollback and poll results see: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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EU: New research suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights and environmental protection in face of EU rollback
New polling by Ipsos reveals that a large majority of people (75%) across 10 European countries think it is important that the European Union (EU) uphold its own environmental laws. The new survey of ...
amn.st
October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
“There is no time to lose. We all want and deserve to live, work in and enjoy a clean and healthy environment” said
@agnescallamard.bsky.social
For more info on the EU's planned rights rollback and poll results see: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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@agnescallamard.bsky.social
For more info on the EU's planned rights rollback and poll results see: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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“The European Parliament must now show leadership by rolling back these damaging proposals and put people and the planet over corporate interests” @beatebeller.bsky.social
For more info on the EU's planned rights rollback and poll results see: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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For more info on the EU's planned rights rollback and poll results see: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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EU: New research suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights and environmental protection in face of EU rollback
New polling by Ipsos reveals that a large majority of people (75%) across 10 European countries think it is important that the European Union (EU) uphold its own environmental laws. The new survey of ...
amn.st
October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
“The European Parliament must now show leadership by rolling back these damaging proposals and put people and the planet over corporate interests” @beatebeller.bsky.social
For more info on the EU's planned rights rollback and poll results see: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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For more info on the EU's planned rights rollback and poll results see: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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Our poll shows just 9% of people oppose #CSDDD, and 58% support. Yet this key law is now under threat ahead of a key European Parliament vote on 13 October. The
@europarl.europa.eu must stop climate and rights laws from being ripped apart
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@europarl.europa.eu must stop climate and rights laws from being ripped apart
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October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Our poll shows just 9% of people oppose #CSDDD, and 58% support. Yet this key law is now under threat ahead of a key European Parliament vote on 13 October. The
@europarl.europa.eu must stop climate and rights laws from being ripped apart
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@europarl.europa.eu must stop climate and rights laws from being ripped apart
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Over half (58%) support #CSDDD that is under threat ahead of a key European Parliament vote on *13 October*. Time is NOW for @europarl.europa.eu
to stop these protections from being watered down! #YesToCSDDD
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to stop these protections from being watered down! #YesToCSDDD
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October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Over half (58%) support #CSDDD that is under threat ahead of a key European Parliament vote on *13 October*. Time is NOW for @europarl.europa.eu
to stop these protections from being watered down! #YesToCSDDD
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to stop these protections from being watered down! #YesToCSDDD
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This law is key to the EU’s ambition of becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 -BUT- now EU’s proposed revisions to this and other key human rights & environmental laws risk seriously weakening it #EUGreenDeal #EUOmnibus 👀
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Joint Statement: Disastrous Omnibus proposal erodes EU’s corporate accountability commitments and slashes human rights and environmental protections - Amnesty International
The publication by the European Commission of its Omnibus proposal revising key corporate sustainability laws sends a clear political signal: President Ursula von der Leyen is deprioritising human rig...
amn.st
October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This law is key to the EU’s ambition of becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 -BUT- now EU’s proposed revisions to this and other key human rights & environmental laws risk seriously weakening it #EUGreenDeal #EUOmnibus 👀
amn.st/omnibus-prop...
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In 2024, the EU passed its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) - a key law that legally requires large companies to prevent environmental & human rights harms from their activities across the world #CSDDD
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October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
In 2024, the EU passed its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) - a key law that legally requires large companies to prevent environmental & human rights harms from their activities across the world #CSDDD
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Around three-quarters of adults surveyed by @ipsosgroup.bsky.social in 10 EU countries say large companies (250 or more employees) should definitely/probably be held accountable for human rights & environmental harms.
#NoToOmnibus #BizHumanRights
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#NoToOmnibus #BizHumanRights
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October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Around three-quarters of adults surveyed by @ipsosgroup.bsky.social in 10 EU countries say large companies (250 or more employees) should definitely/probably be held accountable for human rights & environmental harms.
#NoToOmnibus #BizHumanRights
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#NoToOmnibus #BizHumanRights
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🚨A NEW POLL released by @amnesty.org &
@globalwitness.org suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights & environmental protection yet @ec.europa.eu is trying to roll these back #EU #CSDDD #HumanRights #climatejustice 🧵
Full results here: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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@globalwitness.org suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights & environmental protection yet @ec.europa.eu is trying to roll these back #EU #CSDDD #HumanRights #climatejustice 🧵
Full results here: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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EU: New research suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights and environmental protection in face of EU rollback
New polling by Ipsos reveals that a large majority of people (75%) across 10 European countries think it is important that the European Union (EU) uphold its own environmental laws. The new survey of ...
amn.st
October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🚨A NEW POLL released by @amnesty.org &
@globalwitness.org suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights & environmental protection yet @ec.europa.eu is trying to roll these back #EU #CSDDD #HumanRights #climatejustice 🧵
Full results here: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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@globalwitness.org suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights & environmental protection yet @ec.europa.eu is trying to roll these back #EU #CSDDD #HumanRights #climatejustice 🧵
Full results here: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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Amnesty International publishes new briefing calling for states and companies to confront the global political economy underpinning Israel’s genocide, occupation and apartheid.
See the full article here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full article here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Confronting the global political economy enabling Israel’s genocide
States and companies the world over are enabling or profiting from Israel’s prolonged violations of international law
www.amnesty.org
September 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Amnesty International publishes new briefing calling for states and companies to confront the global political economy underpinning Israel’s genocide, occupation and apartheid.
See the full article here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full article here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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Amnesty is proud to stand with many many others in calling out the few who plunder the earth at the expense of the majority. Human rights are not for sale, nor is the planet on which we all depend. @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
The richest 1% emit as much carbon pollution as the poorest 5 billion people combined.
Exploitation of Earth's resources is benefiting the wealthiest at the expense of the majority
Is our civilization worth risking for the wealthiest 1%?🚨
pollutingelite.earth
#PollutingElite
Exploitation of Earth's resources is benefiting the wealthiest at the expense of the majority
Is our civilization worth risking for the wealthiest 1%?🚨
pollutingelite.earth
#PollutingElite
September 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Amnesty is proud to stand with many many others in calling out the few who plunder the earth at the expense of the majority. Human rights are not for sale, nor is the planet on which we all depend. @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
Riva Jalipa is a Researcher in Amnesty International’s Economic & Social Justice team.
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
Riva Jalipa: we must fight to finance our rights
You have to be there to speak truth to power. Everyone has a role to play.
www.amnesty.org
September 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Riva Jalipa is a Researcher in Amnesty International’s Economic & Social Justice team.
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
... Shell and other companies responsible for oil spills in the region must therefore clean up affected areas and compensate local communities for the decades of harm caused by those violations."
Isa Sanusi, Director, Amnesty International Nigeria
Isa Sanusi, Director, Amnesty International Nigeria
September 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
... Shell and other companies responsible for oil spills in the region must therefore clean up affected areas and compensate local communities for the decades of harm caused by those violations."
Isa Sanusi, Director, Amnesty International Nigeria
Isa Sanusi, Director, Amnesty International Nigeria
"The UN Special Rapporteurs have concurred with our finding that the repeated oil spills in the Niger Delta amount to violations of human rights. For every rights violation, there must be a remedy...
September 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"The UN Special Rapporteurs have concurred with our finding that the repeated oil spills in the Niger Delta amount to violations of human rights. For every rights violation, there must be a remedy...
Amnesty International responds to the recently published letters from seven UN Special Rapporteurs to Shell, and other oil companies, regarding divestment and remediating historic oil pollution in Nigeria.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Nigeria: Shell remains responsible for cleaning up and remediating historic oil pollution despite divestment
Responding to the recently published letter sent by seven UN Special Rapporteurs on Human Rights to Shell, Eni and other oil companies as well as the governments of the companies’ home countries and N...
www.amnesty.org
September 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Amnesty International responds to the recently published letters from seven UN Special Rapporteurs to Shell, and other oil companies, regarding divestment and remediating historic oil pollution in Nigeria.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Amnesty International's statement: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability.
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
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The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
Global: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Reacting to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) first Advisory Opinion clarifying the obligations of states in respect of climate change, Mandi Mudarikwa, Head of Strategic Litigation at Amnesty International, said: “Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability. The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be […]
amn.st
July 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Amnesty International's statement: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Reposted by Amnesty Business & Human Rights
Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability.
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
Global: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Reacting to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) first Advisory Opinion clarifying the obligations of states in respect of climate change, Mandi Mudarikwa, Head of Strategic Litigation at Amnesty International, said: “Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability. The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be […]
amn.st
July 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability.
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw