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On dangerous ground _ Global Witness

… resolution on Human Rights Defenders working on economic, social and cultural rights adopted by the UN Human Rights … the events. The lack of monitoring and suppression of the media and civil society in some countries, particularly in … Negras) paramilitary group announced that it was time for social cleansing in northern Cauca.71 To date, no one has …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders_2016 Report

… rights law makes it clear that business enterprises, the media and other non-State actors are obliged to respect human … rights defenders, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on … determine their political status, pursue their economic, social and cultural development, and dispose of their natural …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Defenders of the Earth

… slice the country in two, threatening mass displacement, social unrest and the violent suppression of those who stand … Luis Carlos Villegas proclaimed: “When a […] member of a social organisation is murdered, what can’t be automatic is … also had their licenses revoked under the Act. Media reports quoted unnamed officials from the Ministry of …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Mr. Michael Frost, Analysis on the situation of Environmental Human Rights Defenders

… State and non-State actors. Yet, business enterprises, the media and other non-state actors are obliged to respect human … focus of their work is on civil and political or economic, social and cultural rights. As recently as March 2016, the … 31/32 on protecting defenders addressing economic, social and cultural rights, reaffirming “the urgent need to …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

National Mechanisms for Reporting and Follow-up

… Policy focus on: civil and political rights; economic, social and cultural rights; vulnerable groups; and women’s … of Justice for the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on … available on the Committee’s websitea and through social media. These two documents are sent to the foreign embassies …
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Special Rapporteur on the Environment_2016 Report

… of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to … gender, age, indigenous or minority status, national or social origin, birth or other status and disability.17 In the … (2015), p. XVIII. Available from: http://uneplive.unep.org/media/docs/theme/13/EGR_2015_301115_lores.pdf. …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Compendium of Good Practices on Human Rights and the Environment

… OF GOOD PRACTICES and successes in four general areas: social, economic, environmental and political. The drafters, … are annually disclosed to the general public and the media, and the disclosure aims to strengthen public awareness … management and properly followed its corporate social responsibility policies. In contrast, seven companies …
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Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers

… of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Division of Social Policy and Development Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations. Comments and input on the … Those outside ILCs, including researchers, industry, the media, government agencies, NGOs, and tourists. Indigenous …
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Climate Change and the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation Position Paper

… 29. Adhere to both the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and its Optional … in Article 11 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR),5 as interpreted by the … All initiative in April 2010, see http://www.unicef.org/media/media_53444.html. 131 Sanitation and Water for All, …
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UN Environment Policy : Promoting Greater Protection for Environmental Defenders

… acts committed against environmental defenders; Office media team will draft all statements/responses Deputy … protection. strengthen partnerships with a wide variety of media outlets related issues. Finally, UN Environment will … and other UN formulate common the UN Economic and Social Council, OWAS) and the Authority on outlets working on …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance