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Amnesty Business & Human Rights @amnestybhr.bsky.social · 2d

🚨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 🧵

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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 ...

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 6d

Polling underaken by Amnesty and @globalwitness.org shows that the majority of most EU residents want their governments to make sure that business operations protect people & planet! Rolling back protections serves the profits for a few at the expense of the many www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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 ...

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 9d

Banning words from government science reports is a hallmark authoritarian move. Authoritarians destroy public goods, alternate sources of authority, & avenues of dissent. Free expression is central to scientific rigor & collective action for human rights. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

E&E News: DOE adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 14d

Amnesty was honored to share the stage with our colleagues @hrw.org and a distinguished panel from @clubdemadrid.bsky.social to have a direct, practical conversation about how we can fight for solidarity and human rights at a time of global fracturing, rising inequality, and attacks on human rights

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 15d

“Climate change is a con.” Authoritarians lie and peddle in conspiracy theories to undermine trust and reliance on any institution but themselves and their coterie. When it comes to climate, generations will suffer. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...

‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N.

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 16d

Great to see Colombia taking leadership on climate action by organizing first fossil fuel phase out conference.

@amnesty.org endorses the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation Treaty www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
#FossilFuelTreaty #PhaseOutSummit #FossilFreeFuture #ClimateJustice #UNGA

Fossil Fuel Treaty @fossiltreaty.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Breaking news from the #UNGA sidelines:

🇨🇴 Colombia will host the 1st International Conference on the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in April 2026

Read our press release to learn more: fossilfueltreaty.org/phase-out-conference

#FossilFuelTreaty #PhaseOutSummit #FossilFreeFuture #ClimateJustice #UNGA

Government of Colombia Announces First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels — The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative

During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, Colombia proudly announces its plan to host the First International Conference for the Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels in April 2026. The ...

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 19d

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

We Don't Have Time @wedonthavetime.bsky.social · 21d

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%?🚨
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#PollutingElite

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Alianza-ActionAid @axsolidaridad.bsky.social · 21d

¿Sabías que el 1% más rico del mundo genera tantas emisiones de carbono como los 5 000 millones de personas más pobres?

La explotación de los recursos de la Tierra SOLO beneficia a unos POCOS.

¿Vale la pena arriesgar nuestra civilización?

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 22d

"Every conflict is ultimately a struggle over resources...Th(e) ability to enjoy essential rights and live with humanity is part of socio-economic justice... it is crucial to tie these rights to the political economy and the way things work at the global level." 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.

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 23d

Climate policy should be led by communities harmed by climate change and by scientists - not polluters. Thanks to sustained people power, attendees at COP must now disclose who is funding their attendance, ensuring conflicts of interest are public. kickbigpollutersout.org/COP30-next-s...

RELEASE: UN climate regime responds to civil society pressure to address Big Polluter interference in climate action | Kick Big Polluters Out

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 23d

Ongoing flooding in Pakistan has taken more than 800 lives. Pakistan contributes less than 1% of global emissions annually. But, Amnesty’s research also shows that there is more to be done locally to protect human rights. Sign our petition. www.amnesty.org/en/petition/...

Accountability NOW For Inadequate Disaster Response

Pakistan's climate disaster response and management remains inadequate even as monsoon rains and floods claim nearly 900 lives in 2025.

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Amnesty EU @amnestyeu.bsky.social · Aug 13

@amnestynorge.bsky.social welcomes Government Pension Fund divestment from some companies based in Israel, but move falls short of addressing a systemic failure of its current ethical safeguards 🧵

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Amnesty International @amnesty.org · Jul 23

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.

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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 […]

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jul 22

History is on the calendar. Tomorrow: The #ICJ will rule on the climate crisis, a decision that could pave the way for climate reparations and human rights protections long overdue.
Repost to stand with us to demand legal clarity and climate justice.
#ClimateICJAO #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ

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Amnesty International @amnesty.org · Jul 4

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights' advisory opinion has affirmed that states have an obligation to take immediate, concrete, and positive action to urgently tackle the climate crisis.

Climate action is a human rights obligation NOT a political choice

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jul 3

We need a global financial system which works for people and planet now! @rivajalipa.bsky.social
@amnesty.org explains our calls at #FFD4Sevilla and beyond.
#SDGs #TaxJustice #Cancelthedebt #Leavenoonebehind

Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jul 1

The Bonn Climate Conference ended last week and there is a lot to be done on the road to COP30 in Belém, Brazil. @amnesty.org will continue to pressure states to ensure human rights are at the centre of climate action. #JuneClimateMeetings #SB62 #COP30

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jul 1

📣Happening today! 👇

Join Mr Deprose Muchena @amnesty.org
Ms Anjela Taneja @oxfaminternational.bsky.social
Mr Osei Kyeretwie @AfricaUnionECOSOCC
Mr Mihir Kanade @AP Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
@rivajalipa.bsky.social for a discussion on #reparativejustice at #FFD4Sevilla

Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jun 19

‪Join @amnesty.org,‬ AU ECOSOCC, Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development and @oxfaminternational.bsky.social for
a webinar on reparative justice in financing for development at #FfD4

🗓️1 July / 12.30pm CET

Register at: tinyurl.com/DevelopmentJ...

#ReparativeJustice #CanceltheDebt ‪

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jun 30

As countries gather at #FFD4Sevilla @amnesty.org
calls for a broad transformation of development finance, taxation, debt, and public and private investment to ensure no one is left behind #SDGs

Read more here🔗 www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...

Why are the Sustainable Development Goals way off track?

It’s looking less and less likely that the SDGs will be achieved by 2030 – and it’s all because of significant underinvestment for a decade.

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jun 25

Climate justice is about public, non-debt-creating & adequate finance for people and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. It is not about private finance. @amnesty.org demands governments to #PayUp #ClimateFinanceNow #SB62 #COP30

Read more 🔗 www.amnesty.org/en/documents...

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jun 23

As states' delegations meet in Bonn to discuss climate change, Amnesty International calls on governments to put human rights at the front and center of all negotiations and to respect international law & multilateralism. #JuneClimateMeetings #SB62
Read more here 🔗 www.amnesty.org/en/documents...

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jun 23

#TheCOPWeNeed:
✅ Voting when consensus blocks progress
✅ Ending corporate capture
✅ Radical transparency & accountability
✅ Upholding human rights and civic space
✅ Aligning with international law

#FixTheUNFCCC #KickBigPollutersOut

Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jun 23

🚨 TODAY, LIVE from #SB62: 200+ orgs, including Amnesty, launch bold proposals to reform the UN Climate Talks @UNFCCC

📅 Mon, June 23 | ⏰ 4:30 PM CEST | 📍 Nairobi Room 4, Bonn
🔴 Livestream: shorturl.at/ohJ0K

30 years of talks have failed to deliver #ClimateJustice.
Time to #FixTheUNFCCC.

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jun 19

‪Join @amnesty.org,‬ AU ECOSOCC, Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development and @oxfaminternational.bsky.social for
a webinar on reparative justice in financing for development at #FfD4

🗓️1 July / 12.30pm CET

Register at: tinyurl.com/DevelopmentJ...

#ReparativeJustice #CanceltheDebt ‪

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · May 30

In early 2025, the U.S. government abruptly cut off most of its foreign aid. No warning or transition, just a sudden stop to funding that millions of people around the world relied on.

The result has been a global human rights crisis.

🔍 Read more in our latest research:
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Amnesty International warns of devastating consequences as abrupt U.S. Foreign Aid cuts threaten human rights globally

The Trump administration’s abrupt suspension of U.S. foreign aid is placing millions of lives and human rights at risk across the globe.

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