EarthRights Intl

@WorldBankGroup cancelled its disastrous tourism project in Tanzania – but 84,000+ villagers allege violence, livelihood destruction & eviction threats. The Bank must answer community demands for redress. 👉 Take action: bit.ly/JusticeInMbara…

25 leaders from the 3rd Congo River School #EFC3 are returning to their communities to build movements that shift power. Proud to stand with them alongside @afrewatch as they advance a #JustTransition. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=vPdwRm…

What happens when communities document environmental harm themselves? #CommunityPower In Laos, participants from #EarthRights’ LEAD Training of Trainers are using community-based research to protect their #HumanRights & natural resources. Read the story: tinyurl.com/LEADinLAOS

For 2 decades, communities along the Salween River have come together to defend one of Southeast Asia’s last free-flowing rivers. In honor of International Day of Action for Rivers, we highlight the work of #EarthRights School alumni continuing this fight tinyurl.com/IntlDayRivers

SLAPP lawsuits are a dangerous tool used to intimidate workers, consumers, journalists, concerned citizens, and even businesses that speak out. Strong #AntiSLAPP protections help #DefendFreeSpeech and accountability. Learn why they matter: tinyurl.com/Anti-Slapp-Now

Your phone, laptop & electric car - all rely on #RareEarth minerals, but the story behind them is more complicated than most people realize. Our new explainer breaks down what rare earths are & the environmental & #HumanRights risks tied to mining them 🔗 tinyurl.com/RareEarth-ERI

Kirk Herbertson, #EarthRights' US Director for Advocacy & Campaigns, joined the AML Conversations pod to discuss growing concerns that US legal tools designed to stop money laundering & terrorist financing could be used to harass & silence nonprofits. 🎧: tinyurl.com/AMLPod-Kirk

On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the women defending land, water, and #HumanRights across the globe 🌎. Women #EnvironmentalDefenders are leading movements for justice, and facing disproportionate risks. We stand in solidarity today and every day.

That’s not pipeline safety. That’s corporate capture. Federal felony charges for protected speech would be an abuse of law enforcement power. Congress should strengthen oversight of pipeline companies-not criminalize protest. #ProtectTheProtest & read on: tinyurl.com/protecttheprot…

While punishing protesters, the bill also lets #FossilFuel companies off the hook: ❌ Removes environmental review requirements ❌ Limits evaluation of international impacts, such as climate change damages ❌ Reduces oversight of certain gas facilities

🚨 This week, the House Energy & Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on an upcoming pipeline safety bill that threatens #freespeech. It would make it a federal felony to “impair” the construction or operation of an oil and gas pipeline. 🧵

Yesterday marked 10 years since the assassination of Berta Cáceres. COPINH and her family are urging the U.S. Department of State and Congress to press Honduras to comply with the GIEI report. Justice must be complete. #JusticeForBerta Read & watch: facebook.com/watch/?v=16959…

We stand with @greenpeaceusa in its efforts to appeal the verdict in this $345 million SLAPP lawsuit in North Dakota. greenpeace.org/usa/greenpeace…

From rare earth mining pollution to risky carbon credit schemes, Pay is helping communities in Laos defend their land & rights. His journey shows why we must challenge “green grabs” & protect community participation. Learn how Pay protects #LandRights: 🔗 tinyurl.com/NoGreenGrabs

From student to Karen land defender 🌏 Tan is using his training to support Karen frontline communities and protect #EnvironmentalRights. Read his alumni story and see how grassroots leadership drives change: 🔗 tinyurl.com/DefendingLand

#EarthRights & @afrewatch launched their 3rd training with community leaders on building strong, sustainable organizations. On Day 1, community leaders shared updates: press conferences, community meetings & pressure on mining companies to follow the law.