Michel Forst

Constructive meeting with @ForstMichel, Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the #AarhusConvention. #Environmentaldefenders must be provided with a safe and enabling environment to carry out their vital work on promoting and protecting human rights relating to the environment.

@omctorg A heartfelt thank you @Gerald Staberock for your unwavering leadership and dedication. You have been a staunch defender of human rights defenders, standing as a pillar of support for those on the front lines of justice. Wishing you the very best in your next chapterGodspeed!

After 16 years of leadership, Gerald Staberock is stepping down from his role as Secretary General of the OMCT. The Executive Council has accepted his resignation and will oversee a smooth transition to new leadership to continue advancing the organisation’s mission to combat torture and support human rights defenders worldwide. Message from the OMCT President: bit.ly/4rYQazd Vacancy announcement: bit.ly/3OOALCX

“If members of the public cannot complain to the police without fear that the alleged perpetrator will get access to their confidential police complaint, this will have a serious chilling effect”

📸 Testimony from an environmental defender: @CarlosErnesto_C' s experience with the mandate of UN Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the @UNECE #AarhusConvention 🎬 Watch Carlos Choc's testimony: 🇪🇸 🇬🇧 youtube.com/watch?v=o2z_vZ… 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 youtube.com/watch?v=72FPXY…

Guidelines on the Right to Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience - Now available in French & Spanish 🇫🇷 👉unece.org/sites/default/… 🇪🇸 👉 unece.org/sites/default/… 🇬🇧👉 unece.org/sites/default/… @UNECE #AarhusConvention #PeacefulProtest #CivilDisobedience

📨 The first 2026 edition of my monthly newsletter is out! 💡 If you missed it but want to stay updated on my work and key events and activities to come... 👉 Sign up here for next month: eepurl.com/jtOQ-Y

🚨 🇳🇴 Concerning developments - Norway - Supreme Court judgments - right to peaceful environmental protest - prison sentences imposed on environmental defenders 👉 Read my statement here: unece.org/sites/default/… @UNECE #AarhusConvention #EnvironmentalDefenders #PeacefulProtest

GP Patrick Hart has been to prison for actions relating to his climate activism, and was recently suspended from the GMC register to boot. In an interview with @ben_ireland_11, he explains why he has 'never been so sure' he is doing the right thing. [1/7] thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/healt…

📣 Newsletter - Launching tomorrow! 📆 Tomorrow I will release the first edition of my newsletter. Each month, it will provide an overview of my work as Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders. 👉 Subscribe here: eepurl.com/jtOQ-Y

Les “outre-mer” ne doivent plus être exclus de la Charte sociale européenne !

Reelected as Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders @UNECE #AarhusConvention. Strengthening #EnvironmentalDefenders protection was my primary motivation for running for a new term. It is an honour & privilege to continue this work.

❗ Together with @SREnvironment @GinaRomero @MaryLawlorhrds @AlbertBarume @ForstMichel we are issuing a statement to clarify applicable international #HumanRights standards on #CivicParticipation at #COP30. We remain available to discuss with all involved in Belem and beyond.

The official launch of LEAD at #COP30 was a resounding success. Standing room only, with inspiring voices including @GuajajaraSonia, @mbachelet, and @ForstMichel A powerful step forward for protecting defenders worldwide ✊ #LEADwithUs #LEADInitiative #EnvironmentalDefenders

🔔 Report on key trends and threats 📣 This report outlines key trends & makes recommendations to Parties to @UNECE #AarhusConvention for the protection of #EnvironmentalDefenders 👉 Full report ENG official unece.org/sites/default/… & reader-friendly unece.org/sites/default/…

🔔Report on complaints and activities 💡 Info & data on complaints received & activities undertaken as Special Rapporteur on #EnvironmentalDefenders 👉 Full report ENG – official unece.org/sites/default/… & reader-friendly unece.org/sites/default/… @UNECE #AarhusConvention

🔔 Report on regional consultations with environmental defenders 🌎 10 consultations since November 2023 📣 Key challenges & threats for #EnvironmentalDefenders 👉 Report ENG official unece.org/sites/default/… & reader-friendly unece.org/sites/default/… @UNECE #AarhusConvention

NOW OUT: Guidelines on the Right to Peaceful Environmental Protest & Civil Disobedience 📝 A set of Guiding & Operational Principles for the effective protection of peaceful #EnvironmentalProtesters 👉 Full Guidelines (English): unece.org/sites/default/… @UNECE #AarhusConvention

POSTPONED: Guidelines on the Right to Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience ⏱️ The long awaited Guidelines have to wait a bit more. Sometimes things go unexpectedly, even for Special Rapporteurs. Hopefully you will read them with even more interest - stay tuned!

#SimposioOC32 | Esta semana inicia la #ClimateWeekNYC, y la emergencia climática ocupa cada vez más el centro de la agenda internacional. En este marco, presentamos nuevos artículos que exploran el impacto de la Opinión Consultiva 32 sobre emergencia climática y #DDHH🧵👇