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538 communications found
Date, Country,
Type and
ref. no. of
communication
Mandates Summary Replies received
    01 Dec 2025
    Pakistan
    JAL
  • business
  • arbitrary Detention
  • disappearances
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. The allegations entail repeated acts of reprisals, arbitrary arrest and detention, enforced disappearances, and inhuman or degrading treatment in custody, of human rights defenders who have raised concerns about the mining activities and toxic contamination, in particular human rights defenders Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Mr. Sibghat Ullah Shah Jee Baloch.
Alleged victims: 6
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09 Feb 2026
    01 Dec 2025
    International Finance Corporation (IFC)
    JAL
  • business
  • arbitrary Detention
  • disappearances
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. We seek to receive your views on the allegations below and the actions taken to prevent this kind of occurrence that might exacerbate social unrest.
Alleged victims: 6
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23 Jan 2026
    01 Dec 2025
    International Development Association
    JAL
  • business
  • arbitrary Detention
  • disappearances
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. We seek to receive your views on the allegations below and the actions taken to prevent this kind of occurrence that might exacerbate social unrest.
Alleged victims: 6
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23 Jan 2026
    01 Dec 2025
    Chile
    JAL
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con las violaciones de derechos humanos de las comunas de Quintero, Puchuncaví y Concón, ubicadas en la región de Valparaíso, por los episodios de intoxicación masiva por contaminación en los meses de septiembre y octubre de presente año, en el marco de las actividades del Complejo Industrial Ventanas, que estarían comprometiendo seriamente los derechos a la vida, a la salud y a vivir en un ambiente limpio, sano y sostenible, entre otros. Esta situación fue abordad durante la visita oficial a Chile realizada por la Relatoría Especial sobre el derecho humano a un ambiente limpio, saludable y sostenible en 2023, cuyo informe A/HRC/55/43 fue presentado al Consejo de Derechos Humanos en 2024.
Alleged victims: 1420
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02 Feb 2026 (Ack.)
13 Feb 2026
    01 Dec 2025
    Canada
    JAL
  • business
  • arbitrary Detention
  • disappearances
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. The allegations entail repeated acts of reprisals, arbitrary arrest and detention, enforced disappearances, and inhuman or degrading treatment in custody, of human rights defenders who have raised concerns about the mining activities and toxic contamination, in particular human rights defenders Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Mr. Sibghat Ullah Shah Jee Baloch.
Alleged victims: 6
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02 Feb 2026
    01 Dec 2025
    Barrick Gold Corporation
    JAL
  • business
  • arbitrary Detention
  • disappearances
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. We seek to receive your views on the allegations below and the actions taken to prevent this kind of occurrence that might exacerbate social unrest.
Alleged victims: 6
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26 Jan 2026 (Ack.)
    01 Dec 2025
    Asian Development Bank - ADB
    JAL
  • business
  • arbitrary Detention
  • disappearances
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses related to mining operations in the Chagai District of Balochistan, specifically to the Reko Diq mine operated by a subsidiary of Canadian based Barrick Gold Corporation. We seek to receive your views on the allegations below and the actions taken to prevent this kind of occurrence that might exacerbate social unrest.
Alleged victims: 6
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08 Dec 2025 (Ack.)
23 Dec 2025 (Ack.)
23 Jan 2026
    17 Oct 2025
    United States of America
    JAL
  • environment
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged environmental and human rights negative impacts including on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustaianable environment and cultural rights linked to United States military construction projects in Palau which allegedly may not have fully complied with national environmental procedures or ensured the free, prior, and informed consent of affected Indigenous Peoples.
Alleged victims: 17695
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    17 Oct 2025
    Palau
    JAL
  • environment
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged environmental and human rights negative impacts including on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustaianable environment and cultural rights linked to United States military construction projects in Palau which allegedly may not have fully complied with national environmental procedures or ensured the free, prior, and informed consent of affected Indigenous communities.
Alleged victims: 17695
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15 Dec 2025
    10 Oct 2025
    United States of America
    JAL
  • Transitional justice
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ongoing harm and human rights violations experienced by the people of the Marshall Islands, as a result of the United States of America’s former nuclear testing programme.
Alleged victims: -
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    10 Oct 2025
    Marshall Islands
    JAL
  • Transitional justice
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ongoing harm and human rights violations experienced by the people of the Marshall Islands as a result of the United States of America’s former nuclear testing programme.
Alleged victims: -
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05 Dec 2025
    08 Oct 2025
    Waste 2 Energy Co. Ltd.
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the escalating death threats against human rights defenders Mr. Jorn Naowa-opas and Mr. Sumet Rianpongnam in the Eastern Region of Thailand in 2025. Their situation reflects a wider pattern of reprisals against communities resisting industrial projects under the Eastern Economic Corridor. This happens in the context of reported pollution of water, land, and air caused by toxic waste facilities in Eastern Thailand. Reportedly, the Thailand-based private companies Waste 2 Energy Co. Ltd., KSD Recycle Co. Ltd., and Fusion Development Co. Ltd. are among the companies responsible for the pollution.
Alleged victims: 3
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    08 Oct 2025
    Thailand
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the escalating death threats against human rights defenders Mr. Jorn Naowa-opas and Mr. Sumet Rianpongnam in the Eastern Region of Thailand in 2025. Their situation reflects a wider pattern of reprisals against communities resisting industrial projects under the Eastern Economic Corridor. This happens in the context of reported pollution of water, land, and air caused by toxic waste facilities in Eastern Thailand, reportedly involving Thailand-based companies Waste 2 Energy Co. Ltd., KSD Recycle Co. Ltd., and Fusion Development Co. Ltd.
Alleged victims: 3
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17 Oct 2025 (Ack.)
    08 Oct 2025
    Fusion Development Co. Ltd.
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the escalating death threats against human rights defenders Mr. Jorn Naowa-opas and Mr. Sumet Rianpongnam in the Eastern Region of Thailand in 2025. Their situation reflects a wider pattern of reprisals against communities resisting industrial projects under the Eastern Economic Corridor. This happens in the context of reported pollution of water, land, and air caused by toxic waste facilities in Eastern Thailand. Reportedly, the Thailand-based private companies Waste 2 Energy Co. Ltd., KSD Recycle Co. Ltd., and Fusion Development Co. Ltd. are among the companies responsible for the pollution.
Alleged victims: 3
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    08 Oct 2025
    Ecuador
    JOL
  • environment
  • African Descent
  • business
  • climate change
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con la promulgación de nuevas normas jurídicas, concretamente: I) La Ley Orgánica para el Fortalecimiento de Áreas Protegidas, de 11 de julio de 2025; y II) El Decreto Ejecutivo No. 60, de 24 de julio de 2025, que dispone la implementación de medidas de reorganización institucional en el ámbito de la Función Ejecutiva. Dichas normas que han sido promulgadas en el marco de “Plan de Eficienca Administrativa” mediante el cual el gobierno busca una reforma institucional con “criterios de optimización, austeridad y eficiencia” podrían ser regresivas para la protección de los derechos humanos, incluyendo el derecho humano al ambiente limpio, saludable y sostenible, reconocido en la Constitución de la República del Ecuador, en el Sistema Interamericano y por el Sistema de Naciones Unidas. Las normas podrían también ser contrarias a la obligación internacional del Estado de prevenir daños al ambiente, incluyendo al sistema climático.
Alleged victims: -
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30 Dec 2025
    30 Sep 2025
    Viet Nam
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • international order
  • violence against women and girls
  • water and sanitation
  • women and girls
Information received concerning Samsung Electronics' chemical management and environmental pollution in its operations in Viet Nam and the implications for human rights and the environment, in particular the rights to life, health, a healthy environment—which includes the right to live and work in a non-toxic environment—to water, to freedom of opinion and expression, to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, and the rights of women and girls.
Alleged victims: -
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19 Nov 2025 (Ack.)
02 Feb 2026
    30 Sep 2025
    Samsung Electronics Vietnam (SEV)
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • international order
  • violence against women and girls
  • water and sanitation
  • women and girls
Information received concerning Samsung Electronics' chemical management and environmental pollution in its operations in Viet Nam and the implications for human rights and the environment, in particular the rights to life, health, a healthy environment—which includes the right to live and work in a non-toxic environment—to water, to freedom of opinion and expression, to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, and the rights of women and girls.
Alleged victims: -
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22 Oct 2025 (Ack.)
27 Nov 2025
    30 Sep 2025
    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • international order
  • violence against women and girls
  • water and sanitation
  • women and girls
Information received concerning Samsung Electronics' chemical management and environmental pollution in its operations in Viet Nam and the implications for human rights and the environment, in particular the rights to life, health, a healthy environment—which includes the right to live and work in a non-toxic environment—to water, to freedom of opinion and expression, to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, and the rights of women and girls.
Alleged victims: -
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22 Oct 2025 (Ack.)
27 Nov 2025
    30 Sep 2025
    Republic of Korea
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • international order
  • violence against women and girls
  • water and sanitation
  • women and girls
Information received concerning Samsung Electronics' chemical management and environmental pollution in its operations in Viet Nam and the implications for human rights and the environment, in particular the rights to life, health, a healthy environment—which includes the right to live and work in a non-toxic environment—to water, to freedom of opinion and expression, to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, and the rights of women and girls.
Alleged victims: -
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03 Dec 2025
    25 Sep 2025
    Permanent Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the below three regulations (referred to as “Omnibus package on chemicals”): • Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures (“CLP Regulation”); • Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products (“Cosmetic Products Regulation”); and • Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 on EU Fertilizing Products (“Fertilizing Products Regulation”).
Alleged victims: -
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18 Jan 2026
    09 Sep 2025
    United States of America
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the actual and potential adverse human rights impacts of a critical mineral sands development project in South-West Madagascar – the Base Toliara Project – operated by Base Resources, owned by United States-based Energy Fuels Inc. Energy Fuels’ main investors BlackRock Inc., Alps Advisors Inc., both based in the United States, and Mirae Asset Global Investments, based in the Republic of Korea. The Base Toliara Project would encroach on the lands of communities, and as a result those communities members may loose their lands and livelihoods as they fully depend on these lands and natural resources. The project would also pose severe environmental threats that impact local livelihoods and health. Public protests from local communities against the project have been reportedly violently suppressed, resulting this year in the killing of three people on 23 March 2025 and the detention of twenty others from March to May 2025.
Alleged victims: 1
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    09 Sep 2025
    Republic of Korea
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the actual and potential adverse human rights impacts of a critical mineral sands development project in South-West Madagascar – the Base Toliara Project – operated by Base Resources, owned by United States-based Energy Fuels Inc. Energy Fuels’ main investors BlackRock Inc., Alps Advisors Inc., both based in the United States, and Mirae Asset Global Investments, based in the Republic of Korea. The Base Toliara Project would encroach on the lands of communities, and as a result those communities members may loose their lands and livelihoods as they fully depend on these lands and natural resources. The project would also pose severe environmental threats that impact local livelihoods and health. Public protests from local communities against the project have been reportedly violently suppressed, resulting this year in the killing of three people on 23 March 2025 and the detention of twenty others from March to May 2025.
Alleged victims: 1
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05 Nov 2025
    09 Sep 2025
    Mirae Asset Global Investments
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the actual and potential adverse human rights impacts of a critical mineral sands development project in South-West Madagascar – the Base Toliara Project – operated by Base Resources, owned by United States-based Energy Fuels Inc. Energy Fuels’ main investors BlackRock Inc., Alps Advisors Inc., both based in the United States, and Mirae Asset Global Investments, based in the Republic of Korea. The Base Toliara Project would encroach on the lands of communities, and as a result those communities members may loose their lands and livelihoods as they fully depend on these lands and natural resources. The project would also pose severe environmental threats that impact local livelihoods and health. Public protests from local communities against the project have been reportedly violently suppressed, resulting this year in the killing of three people on 23 March 2025 and the detention of twenty others from March to May 2025.
Alleged victims: 1
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    09 Sep 2025
    Madagascar
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant les effets négatifs réels et potentiels sur les droits humains d'un projet d'exploitation de sables minéraux critiques dans le sud-ouest de Madagascar, le projet Base Toliara, exploité par Base Resources, propriété de la société américaine Energy Fuels Inc. Les principaux investisseurs d’Energy Fuels sont BlackRock Inc. et Alps Advisors Inc., tous deux basés aux États-Unis, ainsi que Mirae Asset Global Investments, basé en République de Corée. Le projet Base Toliara empiéterait sur les terres des communautés, qui risqueraient ainsi de perdre leurs terres et leurs moyens de subsistance. Le projet présenterait également de graves menaces environnementales qui auraient des répercussions sur les moyens de subsistance et la santé de la population locale. Les manifestations publiques des communautés locales contre le projet auraient été violemment réprimées, entraînant cette année la mort de trois personnes le 23 mars 2025 et la détention de vingt autres entre mars et mai 2025.
Alleged victims: 1
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    09 Sep 2025
    Energy Fuels
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the actual and potential adverse human rights impacts of a critical mineral sands development project in South-West Madagascar – the Base Toliara Project – operated by Base Resources, owned by United States-based Energy Fuels Inc. Energy Fuels’ main investors BlackRock Inc., Alps Advisors Inc., both based in the United States, and Mirae Asset Global Investments, based in the Republic of Korea. The Base Toliara Project would encroach on the lands of communities, and as a result those communities members may loose their lands and livelihoods as they fully depend on these lands and natural resources. The project would also pose severe environmental threats that impact local livelihoods and health. Public protests from local communities against the project have been reportedly violently suppressed, resulting this year in the killing of three people on 23 March 2025 and the detention of twenty others from March to May 2025.
Alleged victims: 1
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    09 Sep 2025
    Blackrock Inc.
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the actual and potential adverse human rights impacts of a critical mineral sands development project in South-West Madagascar - the Base Toliara Project - operated by Base Resources, owned by United States-based Energy Fuels Inc. The Base Toliara Project would encroach on the lands of communities, and as a result those communities members may loose their lands and livelihoods as they fully depend on these lands and natural resources. The project would also pose severe environmental threats that impact local livelihoods and health. Public protests from local communities against the project have been reportedly violently suppressed, resulting this year in the killing of three people on 23 March 2025 and the detention of twenty others from March to May 2025.
Alleged victims: 1
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    09 Sep 2025
    Alps Advisors Inc.
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the actual and potential adverse human rights impacts of a critical mineral sands development project in South-West Madagascar – the Base Toliara Project – operated by Base Resources, owned by United States-based Energy Fuels Inc. Energy Fuels’ main investors BlackRock Inc., Alps Advisors Inc., are both based in the United States, and Mirae Asset Global Investments, is based in the Republic of Korea. The Base Toliara Project would encroach on the lands of communities, and as a result those communities members may loose their lands and livelihoods as they fully depend on these lands and natural resources. The project would also pose severe environmental threats that impact local livelihoods and health. Public protests from local communities against the project have been reportedly violently suppressed, resulting this year in the killing of three people on 23 March 2025 and the detention of twenty others from March to May 2025.
Alleged victims: 1
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    03 Sep 2025
    United Arab Emirates
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received regarding alleged human rights violations, mercury poisoning and environmental degradation that may be linked, through their supply chains, to gold refining companies based and operating in the United Arab Emirates. The information received suggests that policy and regulatory gaps in the United Arab Emirates may increase the demand for gold. This could lead to increased pressure to mine gold, which would consequently lead to mercury pollution, exposure and environmental degradation, particularly in mining communities in countries where gold is mined.
Alleged victims: -
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    28 Aug 2025
    SOMAGEC
    JAL
  • environment
  • arbitrary Detention
  • business
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant une crise environnementale, ainsi que sur des violations présumées des droits humains imputables à la société SOMAGEC, opérant sur l'île d'Annobon, en Guinée équatoriale, liées aux activités de la société « Sociétés Maghrébiennes de Génie Civil » (SOMAGEC) domiciliée au Maroc.
Alleged victims: 5300
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28 Sep 2025
    28 Aug 2025
    Morocco
    JAL
  • environment
  • arbitrary Detention
  • business
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant une crise environnementale, ainsi que sur des violations présumées des droits humains imputables à la société SOMAGEC, enregistrée sous la juridiction de votre Excellence et opérant sur l'île d'Annobon, en Guinée équatoriale liées aux activités de la société « Sociétés Maghrébiennes de Génie Civil » (SOMAGEC) domiciliée au Maroc.
Alleged victims: 5300
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13 Nov 2025
    28 Aug 2025
    Equatorial Guinea
    JAL
  • environment
  • arbitrary Detention
  • business
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • minority issues
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibido en relación con la crisis ambiental y las presuntas violaciones de los derechos humanos en la isla de Annobón, Guinea Ecuatorial, relacionadas a las actividades de la empresa “Sociétés Maghrébiennes de Génie Civil” (SOMAGEC) domiciliada en Marruecos.
Alleged victims: 5300
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    19 Aug 2025
    Zhenshi Holding Group Co., Ltd.
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel (WBN)’s operations. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 Aug 2025
    Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd.
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel (WBN)’s operations. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 Aug 2025
    Weda Bay Nickel
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel (WBN)’s operations, a joint venture between Chinese company Tsingshan Holding Group, holding the majority stake at 51.3 per cent, French company Eramet, holding a 37.8 per cent stake, and Indonesian state-owned company PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM), holding a 10 per cent stake. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 Aug 2025
    Tsingshan Holding Group
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel (WBN)’s operations. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 Aug 2025
    PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel (WBN)’s operations. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 Aug 2025
    Indonesia
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel’s operations (WBN), a joint venture between Chinese company Tsingshan Holding Group, holding the majority stake at 51.3 per cent, French company Eramet, holding a 37.8 per cent stake, and Indonesian state-owned company PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM), holding a 10 per cent stake. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 Aug 2025
    France
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information reçues concernant les violentes attaques physiques et les tentatives d'intimidation depuis 2024 à l'encontre de la défenseuse des droits humains autochtone Mme Dewi Anakoda, qui semble liée à son travail de dénonciation du coût humain et environnemental de l'exploitation du nickel sur l'île d'Halmahera, en Indonésie, dans le cadre des activités de la société minière Weda Bay Nickel (WBN), dont la société française Eramet détient 37,8 pour cent des parts. Nous attirons également votre attention sur le fait que cette affaire s'inscrit dans le contexte plus large des effets négatifs sur les droits humains des activités d'extraction et de fusion du nickel dans le centre et l'est de Halmahera, en Indonésie, en particulier celles liées au parc industriel de Weda Bay, une coentreprise regroupant trois sociétés chinoises (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt et Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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20 Oct 2025
    19 Aug 2025
    Eramet
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information reçues concernant les violentes attaques physiques et les tentatives d'intimidation depuis 2024 à l'encontre de la défenseuse des droits humains autochtone Mme Dewi Anakoda, qui semble liée à son travail de dénonciation du coût humain et environnemental de l'exploitation du nickel sur l'île d'Halmahera, en Indonésie, dans le cadre des activités de la société minière Weda Bay Nickel (WBN). Nous attirons également votre attention sur le fait que cette affaire s'inscrit dans le contexte plus large des effets négatifs sur les droits humains des activités d'extraction et de fusion du nickel dans le centre et l'est de Halmahera, en Indonésie, en particulier celles liées au parc industriel de Weda Bay, une coentreprise regroupant trois sociétés chinoises (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt et Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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15 Oct 2025
    19 Aug 2025
    China
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel’s operations (WBN), in which the Chinese company Tsingshan Holding Group holds a majority stake. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 Aug 2025
    ANTAM
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts since 2024 against Indigenous woman human rights defender Ms. Dewi Anakoda, in apparent connection with her work exposing the human and environmental impact of nickel mining on Halmahera Island, Indonesia, in the context of Weda Bay Nickel (WBN)’s operations. We further bring to your attention that this case occur in the wider context of adverse human rights impacts of nickel mining and smelting operations in Central and East Halmahera, Indonesia, particularly those associated with the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, a joint venture of three Chinese companies (Tsingshan Holding Group, Huayou Cobalt, and Zhenshi Holding Group).
Alleged victims: 1
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    14 Aug 2025
    Colombia
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • African Descent
  • environment
Información recibida sobre las denuncias de cumplimiento insuficiente de la Sentencia T-622 de 2016 de la Corte Constitucional de Colombia, que agrava las violaciones de derechos humanos en curso causadas por la deforestación y la contaminación por mercurio en la cuenca del Río Atrato debido a la expansión de la minería ilegal de oro en la región. Según la información recibida:
Alleged victims: -
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13 Oct 2025
    08 Aug 2025
    Zijin Mining Group
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • minority issues
Information received concerning the allegations of severe environmental contamination and human rights violations in the village of Krivelj, Bor district, Serbia, resulting from the mining activities of Serbia Zijin Copper DOO.
Alleged victims: 100000
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20 Oct 2025 (Ack.)
    08 Aug 2025
    Serbia Zijin Copper DOO
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • minority issues
Information received concerning the allegations of severe environmental contamination and human rights violations in the village of Krivelj, Bor district, Serbia, resulting from the mining activities of Serbia Zijin Copper DOO.
Alleged victims: 100000
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15 Nov 2025
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22 Nov 2025 (Annex)
    08 Aug 2025
    Serbia
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • minority issues
Information received concerning the allegations of severe environmental contamination and human rights violations in the village of Krivelj, Bor district, Serbia, resulting from the mining activities of Serbia Zijin Copper DOO.
Alleged victims: 100000
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    08 Aug 2025
    China
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • minority issues
Information received concerning the allegations of severe environmental contamination and human rights violations in the village of Krivelj, Bor district, Serbia, resulting from the mining activities of Serbia Zijin Copper DOO.
Alleged victims: 100000
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    03 Jul 2025
    United Republic of Tanzania
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, EACOP Tanzania and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, which are registered under your Excellency Government’s jurisdiction, is a shareholder of the mentioned projects.
Alleged victims: -
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15 Sep 2025
15 Sep 2025 (Annex)
15 Sep 2025 (Annex)
    03 Jul 2025
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the Projects are being developed by EACOP Ltd., which is registered under your Excellency’s jurisdiction.
Alleged victims: -
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21 Nov 2025
    03 Jul 2025
    Uganda
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Follow up on the concerns expressed on the letter previously sent (see UGA 4/2024), with updated information regarding allegations of severe human rights impacts, environmental and climate impacts associated with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher projects, including reports of an alarming pattern of repression and human rights violations targeting environmental human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders in Uganda protecting their rights and the environment that are impacted by said projects. These issues have previously been communicated to your Excellency's Government also in letters UGA 1/2020; UGA 2/2023; and UGA 3/2023.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    Total Energies
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant des allégations relatives aux graves incidences de l'oléoduc de pétrole brut d'Afrique de l'Est (EACOP) et des projets Tilenga et Kingfisher sur l'environnement, le climat et les droits humains. Sur la base des informations reçues, Total fait partie de la coentreprise qui développe les projets.
Alleged victims: -
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15 Sep 2025
17 Sep 2025
    03 Jul 2025
    Total E&P Uganda
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, Total Energies E&P Uganda is a shareholder of these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited provided financing to these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector provided financing to these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation is a shareholder of these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited provided funding to these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    South Africa
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the Projects are receiving funding from several financial institutions including the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, which is registered under your Excellency’s Government’s jurisdiction.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    KCB Bank Uganda Ltd.
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, KCB Bank Uganda Ltd provided financing to these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    Islamic Development Bank Group
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, an entity from the Islamic Development Bank Group, The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, provided financing to these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    France
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant des allégations relatives aux graves incidences de l'oléoduc de pétrole brut d'Afrique de l'Est (EACOP) et des projets Tilenga et Kingfisher sur l'environnement, le climat et les droits humains. Sur la base des informations reçues, Total fait partie de la coentreprise qui développe les projets et nous écrivons au gouvernement de votre Excellence étant donné que la société est enregistrée sous sa juridiction.
Alleged victims: -
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16 Dec 2025
    03 Jul 2025
    Egypt
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the Projects are receiving funding from several financial institutions including the African Export-Import Bank, which is registered under your Excellency’s Government’s jurisdiction.
Alleged victims: -
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27 Aug 2025
    03 Jul 2025
    East African Crude Oil Pipeline Uganda
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    East African Crude Oil Pipeline Tanzania
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects.
Alleged victims: -
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09 Sep 2025
    03 Jul 2025
    EAST AFRICAN CRUDE OIL PIPELINE (EACOP) LTD
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    China National Offshore Oil Corporation - CNOOC Limited
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, China National Offshore Oil Corporation is a shareholder of these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    China
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of severe environmental, climate and human rights impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, which is registered under your Excellency’s jurisdiction, is a stakeholder of such projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    03 Jul 2025
    African Export-Import Bank
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • development
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. Based on information received, the African Import-Export Bank provided financing to these projects.
Alleged victims: -
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    02 Jul 2025
    United States of America
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning divestments by Shell Plc (previously headquartered in the Netherlands as Royal Dutch Shell and currently headquartered in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Eni S.p.A. (headquartered in Italy), TotalEnergies SE (headquartered in France) and ExxonMobil Corporation (headquartered in the United States of America) from their Nigerian subsidiaries’ (Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited, and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, respectively) onshore operations without effectively cleaning up the pollution for which they are responsible, affecting a range of human rights.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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    02 Jul 2025
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning divestments by Shell Plc (previously headquartered in the Netherlands as Royal Dutch Shell and currently headquartered in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Eni S.p.A. (headquartered in Italy), TotalEnergies SE (headquartered in France) and ExxonMobil Corporation (headquartered in the United States of America) from their Nigerian subsidiaries’ (Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited, and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, respectively) onshore operations without effectively cleaning up the pollution for which they are responsible, affecting a range of human rights.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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01 Sep 2025
    02 Jul 2025
    TotalEnergies SE
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant des désinvestissements par Shell Plc (dont le siège se trouvait auparavant aux Pays-Bas sous le nom de Royal Dutch Shell et qui a actuellement son siège au Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande du Nord), Eni S.p.A. (dont le siège se trouve en Italie), TotalEnergies SE (dont le siège se trouve en France) et ExxonMobil Corporation (dont le siège se trouve aux États-Unis) de leurs filiales nigérianes (respectivement Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited et Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited) dans le cadre de leurs activités terrestres, sans que la pollution dont elles sont responsables ne soit effectivement nettoyée, ce qui porte atteinte à toute une série de droits humains.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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08 Sep 2025
    02 Jul 2025
    Shell Plc
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning divestments by Shell Plc (previously headquartered in the Netherlands as Royal Dutch Shell and currently headquartered in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Eni S.p.A. (headquartered in Italy), TotalEnergies SE (headquartered in France) and ExxonMobil Corporation (headquartered in the United States of America) from their Nigerian subsidiaries’ (Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, respectively) onshore operations without effectively cleaning up the pollution for which they are responsible, affecting a range of human rights.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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26 Sep 2025
    02 Jul 2025
    Nigeria
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning divestments by Shell Plc (previously headquartered in the Netherlands as Royal Dutch Shell and currently headquartered in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Eni S.p.A. (headquartered in Italy), TotalEnergies SE (headquartered in France) and ExxonMobil Corporation (headquartered in the United States of America) from their Nigerian subsidiaries’ (Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited, and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, respectively) onshore operations without effectively cleaning up the pollution for which they are responsible, affecting a range of human rights.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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    02 Jul 2025
    Netherlands
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning divestments by Shell Plc (previously headquartered in the Netherlands as Royal Dutch Shell and currently headquartered in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Eni S.p.A. (headquartered in Italy), TotalEnergies SE (headquartered in France) and ExxonMobil Corporation (headquartered in the United States of America) from their Nigerian subsidiaries’ (Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited, and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, respectively) onshore operations without effectively cleaning up the pollution for which they are responsible, affecting a range of human rights.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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01 Sep 2025
    02 Jul 2025
    Italy
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning divestments by Shell Plc (previously headquartered in the Netherlands as Royal Dutch Shell and currently headquartered in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Eni S.p.A. (headquartered in Italy), TotalEnergies SE (headquartered in France) and ExxonMobil Corporation (headquartered in the United States of America) from their Nigerian subsidiaries’ (Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited, and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, respectively) onshore operations without effectively cleaning up the pollution for which they are responsible, affecting a range of human rights.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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04 Sep 2025
    02 Jul 2025
    France
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant des désinvestissements par Shell Plc (dont le siège se trouvait auparavant aux Pays-Bas sous le nom de Royal Dutch Shell et qui a actuellement son siège au Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande du Nord), Eni S.p.A. (dont le siège se trouve en Italie), TotalEnergies SE (dont le siège se trouve en France) et ExxonMobil Corporation (dont le siège se trouve aux États-Unis) de leurs filiales nigérianes (respectivement Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited et Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited) dans le cadre de leurs activités terrestres, sans que la pollution dont elles sont responsables ne soit effectivement nettoyée, ce qui porte atteinte à toute une série de droits humains.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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16 Dec 2025
    02 Jul 2025
    ExxonMobil Corporation
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning divestments by Shell Plc (previously headquartered in the Netherlands as Royal Dutch Shell and currently headquartered in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Eni S.p.A. (headquartered in Italy), TotalEnergies SE (headquartered in France) and ExxonMobil Corporation (headquartered in the United States of America) from their Nigerian subsidiaries’ (Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, respectively) onshore operations without effectively cleaning up the pollution for which they are responsible, affecting a range of human rights.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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15 Sep 2025
    02 Jul 2025
    Eni S.p.A
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning divestments by Shell Plc (previously headquartered in the Netherlands as Royal Dutch Shell and currently headquartered in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Eni S.p.A. (headquartered in Italy), TotalEnergies SE (headquartered in France) and ExxonMobil Corporation (headquartered in the United States of America) from their Nigerian subsidiaries’ (Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, respectively) onshore operations without effectively cleaning up the pollution for which they are responsible, affecting a range of human rights.
Alleged victims: 39000000
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04 Aug 2025
    24 Jun 2025
    United States of America
    JUA
  • terrorism
  • Afghanistan
  • Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • development
  • disability
  • disappearances
  • education
  • executions
  • foreign debt
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  • minority issues
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • racism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • unilateral coercive measures
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the military strikes conducted by the United States Armed Forces on Iran on 22 June 2025, following strikes on Iran by Israel on 13 June 2025. These strikes, which reportedly targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, raise grave questions about compliance with fundamental obligations under international law, including the prohibition on the use of force, non-intervention, respect for State sovereignty, the international crime of aggression, and international human rights law. We are gravely concerned at the threats of additional escalation, including the further targeting of nuclear facilities, which could lead to devastating consequences for human rights, in particular for the rights to life, security of person, health and a healthy environment.
Alleged victims: -
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    12 Jun 2025
    El Salvador
    JAL
  • arbitrary Detention
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con las órdenes de captura en contra de cinco defensores ambientales, los Sres. Miguel Ángel Gámez, Alejandro Laínez García, Pedro Antonio Rivas Laínez, Antonio Pacheco y Saúl Agustín Rivas Ortega. La reactivación del caso penal en contra de esos defensores después de su sobreseimiento definitivo se habría dado en el contexto de la oposición de los defensores a la iniciativa de Ley General de Minería Metálica, para revertir la prohibición de la minería metálica promulgada en 2017.
Alleged victims: 5
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13 Aug 2025
22 Sep 2025
    11 Jun 2025
    Weatherly International Plc
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against workers and community members in the context of the activities of the Tsumeb Smelter (“Smelter”) in Tsumeb, Namibia. In September 2024, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. became the owner of the Smelter. Previously, through its subsidiary in Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited, the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owned the Smelter from 2010 until 2024, after purchasing it from Weatherly International Plc (based in the United Kingdom).
Alleged victims: -
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    11 Jun 2025
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against workers and community members in the context of the activities of the Tsumeb Smelter (“Smelter”) in Tsumeb, Namibia. In September 2024, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. became the owner of the Smelter. Previously, through its subsidiary in Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited, the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owned the Smelter from 2010 until 2024, after purchasing it from Weatherly International Plc (based in the United Kingdom).
Alleged victims: -
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15 Aug 2025
    11 Jun 2025
    Sinomine Resource Group
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against workers and community members in the context of the activities of the Tsumeb Smelter (“Smelter”) in Tsumeb, Namibia. In September 2024, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. became the owner of the Smelter. Previously, through its subsidiary in Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited, the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owned the Smelter from 2010 until 2024, after purchasing it from Weatherly International Plc (based in the United Kingdom).
Alleged victims: -
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21 Jul 2025
    11 Jun 2025
    Namibia
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against workers and community members in the context of the activities of the Tsumeb Smelter (“Smelter”) in Tsumeb, Namibia. In September 2024, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. became the owner of the Smelter. Previously, through its subsidiary in Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited, the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owned the Smelter from 2010 until 2024, after purchasing it from Weatherly International Plc (based in the United Kingdom).
Alleged victims: -
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    11 Jun 2025
    Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against workers and community members in the context of the activities of the Tsumeb Smelter (“Smelter”) in Tsumeb, Namibia. In September 2024, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. became the owner of the Smelter. Previously, through its subsidiary in Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited, the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owned the Smelter from 2010 until 2024, after purchasing it from Weatherly International Plc (based in the United Kingdom).
Alleged victims: -
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    11 Jun 2025
    Dundee Precious Metals Inc
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against workers and community members in the context of the activities of the Tsumeb Smelter (“Smelter”) in Tsumeb, Namibia. In September 2024, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. became the owner of the Smelter. Previously, through its subsidiary in Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited, the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owned the Smelter from 2010 until 2024, after purchasing it from Weatherly International Plc (based in the United Kingdom).
Alleged victims: -
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18 Sep 2025
    11 Jun 2025
    China
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against workers and community members in the context of the activities of the Tsumeb Smelter (“Smelter”) in Tsumeb, Namibia. In September 2024, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. became the owner of the Smelter. Previously, through its subsidiary in Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited, the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owned the Smelter from 2010 until 2024, after purchasing it from Weatherly International Plc (based in the United Kingdom).
Alleged victims: -
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19 Aug 2025
    11 Jun 2025
    Canada
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against workers and community members in the context of the activities of the Tsumeb Smelter (“Smelter”) in Tsumeb, Namibia. In September 2024, Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. became the owner of the Smelter. Previously, through its subsidiary in Namibia, Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb (Pty) Limited, the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals Inc. owned the Smelter from 2010 until 2024, after purchasing it from Weatherly International Plc (based in the United Kingdom).
Alleged victims: -
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13 Jun 2025 (Ack.)
    21 May 2025
    China
    JAL
  • business
  • education
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the use of mercury for gold mining in Cameroon, including by state-owned enterprises, Chinese companies and artisanal and small-scale miners, which seriously undermines the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment free of toxic substances, the right to safe drinking water, the right to food, the right to education, the right to the highest attainable standard of health, the right to an adequate standard of living, the right to life, the right to just and favorable working conditions, the right to access to information and public participation, and the right to access to remedy.
Alleged victims: 28370000
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16 Jul 2025
    21 May 2025
    Cameroon
    JAL
  • business
  • education
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant l'utilisation du mercure pour l'extraction de l'or au Cameroun, y compris par des entreprises publiques, des entreprises étrangères chinoises et des mineurs artisanaux et à petite échelle, portant gravement atteinte au droit à un environnement propre, sain et durable, exempt de substances toxiques, au droit à l'eau potable, au droit à l'alimentation, au droit à l'éducation, au droit au meilleur état de santé possible, au droit à un niveau de vie suffisant, au droit à la vie, au droit à des conditions de travail justes et favorables, au droit à l'accès à l'information et à la participation publique, et au droit d'accès à des voies de recours.
Alleged victims: 28370000
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    28 Apr 2025
    Switzerland
    JAL
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant les violations présumées des droits de l'homme des communautés indigènes Ayllu Acre Antequera de la nation Sura, situées dans les municipalités de Pazña et Antequera dans la province de Poopó du département d'Oruro, en Bolivie. Telles violations seraient liées aux activités minières menées à la mine Bolívar par l'entreprise publique COMIBOL et l'entreprise canadienne Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd, ainsi que d'autres exploitations minières à plus petite échelle opérant sur le territoire ancestral de ces communautés, telles que l'Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva. Les violations présumées seraient liées à la contamination de l'environnement et aux impacts sur la santé, à la criminalisation et au déplacement des défenseurs des droits de l'homme, ainsi qu'aux violations des droits des peuples autochtones, y compris le droit au consentement préalable, libre et éclairé.
Alleged victims: 5
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25 Jun 2025
    28 Apr 2025
    Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd
    JAL
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations of the indigenous communities of the Ayllu Acre Antequera of the Sura nation, located in the municipalities of Pazña and Antequera in the Poopó province of the department of Oruro, Bolivia, related to the mining activities carried out at the Bolívar mine by the state-owned company COMIBOL and the Canadian company Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd., in addition to other smaller-scale mining operations operating in the ancestral territory of these communities, such as the Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva. The alleged violations are related to environmental contamination and the impacts on the health, criminalization and displacement of human rights defenders, and abuses of the rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the right to free, prior and informed consent.
Alleged victims: 5
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    28 Apr 2025
    Glencore
    JAL
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant les violations présumées des droits de l'homme des communautés indigènes Ayllu Acre Antequera de la nation Sura, situées dans les municipalités de Pazña et Antequera dans la province de Poopó du département d'Oruro, en Bolivie. Telles violations seraient liées aux activités minières menées à la mine Bolívar par l'entreprise publique COMIBOL et l'entreprise canadienne Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd, ainsi que d'autres exploitations minières à plus petite échelle opérant sur le territoire ancestral de ces communautés, telles que l'Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva. Les violations présumées seraient liées à la contamination de l'environnement et aux impacts sur la santé, à la criminalisation et au déplacement des défenseurs des droits de l'homme, ainsi qu'aux violations des droits des peuples autochtones, y compris le droit au consentement préalable, libre et éclairé.
Alleged victims: 5
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01 Jul 2025
    28 Apr 2025
    Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva
    JAL
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con presuntas violaciones de derechos humanos de las comunidades indígenas del Ayllu Acre Antequera de la nación Sura, ubicadas en los municipios de Pazña y Antequera en la provincia Poopó del departamento de Oruro, Bolivia, relacionadas con las actividades mineras desarrolladas en la mina Bolívar por la empresa estatal COMIBOL y la empresa canadiense Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd., además de otras explotaciones mineras de menor escala que operan en el territorio ancestral de estas comunidades, como la Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva. Las presuntas violaciones están relacionadas con contaminación ambiental y los impactos en la salud, criminalización y desplazamiento de personas defensoras de derechos humanos, y a abusos de derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, incluyendo el derecho al consentimiento libre, previo e informado.
Alleged victims: 5
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    28 Apr 2025
    Corporación Minera de Bolivia
    JAL
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con presuntas violaciones de derechos humanos de las comunidades indígenas del Ayllu Acre Antequera de la nación Sura, ubicadas en los municipios de Pazña y Antequera en la provincia Poopó del departamento de Oruro, Bolivia, relacionadas con las actividades mineras desarrolladas en la mina Bolívar por la empresa estatal COMIBOL y la empresa canadiense Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd., además de otras explotaciones mineras de menor escala que operan en el territorio ancestral de estas comunidades, como la Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva. Las presuntas violaciones están relacionadas con contaminación ambiental y los impactos en la salud, criminalización y desplazamiento de personas defensoras de derechos humanos, y a abusos de derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, incluyendo el derecho al consentimiento libre, previo e informado.
Alleged victims: 5
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    28 Apr 2025
    Canada
    JAL
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations of the indigenous communities of the Ayllu Acre Antequera of the Sura nation, located in the municipalities of Pazña and Antequera in the Poopó province of the department of Oruro, Bolivia, related to the mining activities carried out at the Bolívar mine by the state-owned company COMIBOL and the Canadian company Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd., in addition to other smaller-scale mining operations operating in the ancestral territory of these communities, such as the Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva. The alleged violations are related to environmental contamination and the impacts on the health, criminalization and displacement of human rights defenders, and abuses of the rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the right to free, prior and informed consent.
Alleged victims: 5
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13 Jun 2025 (Ack.)
    28 Apr 2025
    Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
    JAL
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con presuntas violaciones de derechos humanos de las comunidades indígenas del Ayllu Acre Antequera de la nación Sura, ubicadas en los municipios de Pazña y Antequera en la provincia Poopó del departamento de Oruro, Bolivia, relacionadas con las actividades mineras desarrolladas en la mina Bolívar por la empresa estatal COMIBOL y la empresa canadiense Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd., además de otras explotaciones mineras de menor escala que operan en el territorio ancestral de estas comunidades, como la Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva. Las presuntas violaciones están relacionadas con contaminación ambiental y los impactos en la salud, criminalización y desplazamiento de personas defensoras de derechos humanos, y a abusos de derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, incluyendo el derecho al consentimiento libre, previo e informado.
Alleged victims: 5
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22 Jul 2025
    28 Apr 2025
    Asociación Sociedad Minera Illapa S.A.
    JAL
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con presuntas violaciones de derechos humanos de las comunidades indígenas del Ayllu Acre Antequera de la nación Sura, ubicadas en los municipios de Pazña y Antequera en la provincia Poopó del departamento de Oruro, Bolivia, relacionadas con las actividades mineras desarrolladas en la mina Bolívar por la empresa estatal COMIBOL y la empresa canadiense Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd., además de otras explotaciones mineras de menor escala que operan en el territorio ancestral de estas comunidades, como la Empresa Minera Salvada Sociedad Colectiva. Las presuntas violaciones están relacionadas con contaminación ambiental y los impactos en la salud, criminalización y desplazamiento de personas defensoras de derechos humanos, y a abusos de derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, incluyendo el derecho al consentimiento libre, previo e informado.
Alleged victims: 5
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09 Oct 2025
    09 Apr 2025
    ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)
    JOL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Follow up on our recent communication (Ref.: OL OTH 111/2024 dated 27 June 2024) regarding the development of the ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment, attached to this letter for further reference.
Alleged victims: -
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11 Jun 2025
    27 Mar 2025
    Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    JAL
  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  • climate change
  • environment
  • housing
  • minority issues
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received In this connection, we would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information we have received concerning allegations of environmental degradation of the Hur Al-Azim wetland in Khuzestan and its effects on the population living near the wetland, including Ahwazi Arab communities.
Alleged victims: -
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09 Dec 2025
    19 Mar 2025
    Japan
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • internally displaced persons
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the management of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS) by the Government of Japan and TEPCO (Tokio Electric Power), and notably the ongoing discharge of such waters into the Pacific Ocean.
Alleged victims: 17000000
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16 May 2025
    12 Mar 2025
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the packaging practices of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc, a bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company, in the Independent State of Samoa, specifically the replacement in 2021 of locally reusable glass bottles with plastic bottles produced abroad. This switch of packaging materials has exacerbated plastic pollution on the island.
Alleged victims: 216663
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06 May 2025
    12 Mar 2025
    Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the packaging practices of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc, a bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company, in the Independent State of Samoa, specifically the replacement in 2021 of locally reusable glass bottles with plastic bottles produced abroad. This switch of packaging materials has exacerbated plastic pollution on the island.
Alleged victims: 216663
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14 Apr 2025
    25 Feb 2025
    United States of America
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information concerning alleged human rights violations of the population of Okinawa stemming from contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the surrounding areas of military bases operated by the United States of America.
Alleged victims: -
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    25 Feb 2025
    Japan
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations of the population of Okinawa stemming from contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the surrounding areas of military bases operated by the United States of America.
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25 Apr 2025
    21 Feb 2025
    United States of America
    JOL
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • Afghanistan
  • African Descent
  • Belarus
  • Burundi
  • business
  • Cambodia
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • disability
  • disappearances
  • education
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  • leprosy
  • migrants
  • minority issues
  • peasants
  • poverty
  • Russian Federation
  • sexual orientation and gender identity
  • slavery
  • Somalia
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • water and sanitation
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the 90-day freeze of all federal grants and loans, including foreign aid, and stop-work orders, related to the Executive Orders ‘Reevaluating and realigning United States Foreign Aid’ and ‘Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI programs and Preferencing’, enacted on 20 January; as well as the Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, M-25-13 and M-25-14, by the Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, that impose a ‘Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs’, and then rescind the pause, respectively; and other specific notes and guidance related to the implementation of these and other recent executive orders .
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Feb 2025
    Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
En relación con el progreso del Estado de Venezuela hacia la adhesión al Acuerdo Regional sobre Acceso a la Información, Participación y Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (el Acuerdo de Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Feb 2025
    Peru
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
En relación con el progreso del Estado de Perú hacia la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre Acceso a la Información, Participación y Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (el Acuerdo de Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Feb 2025
    Paraguay
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
En relación con el progreso del Estado de Paraguay hacia la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre Acceso a la Información, Participación y Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (el Acuerdo de Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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11 Apr 2025
    06 Feb 2025
    Jamaica
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Concerning the progress of Jamaica towards ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (the Escazú Agreement).
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Feb 2025
    Haiti
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Concernant l'avancée de Haïti vers la ratification de l'Accord régional sur l'accès à l'information, la participation publique et la justice en matière de questions environnementales en Amérique latine et dans les Caraïbes (Accord d'Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Feb 2025
    Guatemala
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
En relación con el progreso del Estado de Guatemala hacia la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre Acceso a la Información, Participación y Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (el Acuerdo de Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Feb 2025
    Dominican Republic
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
En relación con el progreso del Estado de la República Dominicana hacia la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre Acceso a la Información, Participación y Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (el Acuerdo de Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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01 Sep 2025
    06 Feb 2025
    Cuba
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
En relación con el progreso del Estado de Cuba hacia la adhesión al Acuerdo Regional sobre Acceso a la Información, Participación y Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (el Acuerdo de Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Feb 2025
    Costa Rica
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
En relación con el progreso del Estado de Costa Rica hacia la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre Acceso a la Información, Participación y Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (el Acuerdo de Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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10 Feb 2025 (Ack.)
    06 Feb 2025
    Brazil
    JOL
  • human rights defenders
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Concerning the progress of Brazil towards ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (the Escazú Agreement).
Alleged victims: -
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16 Apr 2025
    22 Jan 2025
    Israel
    JAL
  • housing
  • cultural rights
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • health
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • peasants
  • racism
  • religion or belief
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the recent human rights violations related to Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, causing civilian casualties and massive destruction of civilian objects, including homes, water and sanitation infrastructure, agricultural lands, cultural heritage sites and places of religious worship; triggering mass forced displacement of civilians, and causing disruptions of access to healthcare and education, as well as loss of livelihoods and degraded ecosystems.
Alleged victims: 2694918
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    14 Jan 2025
    United States of America
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information we have received concerning alleged human rights abuses committed at Chatree gold mine against local communities. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited, Citicorp Nominees PTY LIMITED, BNP Paribas Nominees PTY LTD and JP Morgan Nominees Australia PTY LTD, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management PTY LTD and Nebari Holdings as lenders, Precious Metal Refining Co. Limited and Ausiris Company Limited as downstream buyers, and LotusHall Mining Heavy Engineering Construction Co., Ltdas the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information we have received concerning alleged human rights abuses committed at Chatree gold mine against local communities. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited, Citicorp Nominees PTY LIMITED, BNP Paribas Nominees PTY LTD and JP Morgan Nominees Australia PTY LTD, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management PTY LTD and Nebari Holdings as lenders, Precious Metal Refining Co. Limited and Ausiris Company Limited as downstream buyers, and LotusHall Mining Heavy Engineering Construction Co., Ltdas the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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14 Mar 2025
    14 Jan 2025
    Thailand
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information we have received concerning alleged human rights abuses committed at Chatree gold mine against local communities. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited, Citicorp Nominees PTY LIMITED, BNP Paribas Nominees PTY LTD and JP Morgan Nominees Australia PTY LTD, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management PTY LTD and Nebari Holdings as lenders, Precious Metal Refining Co. Limited and Ausiris Company Limited as downstream buyers, and LotusHall Mining Heavy Engineering Construction Co., Ltdas the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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28 Jan 2025 (Ack.)
    14 Jan 2025
    Taurus Funds Management PTY LTD
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    Responsible Jewellery Council
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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10 Mar 2025
    14 Jan 2025
    Precious Metal Refining Co. Limited
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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26 Feb 2025
    14 Jan 2025
    Nebari Holdings
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    LotusHall Mining Heavy Engineering Construction CO., Ltd
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    Kingsgate Consolidated Limited
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
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14 Mar 2025
14 Mar 2025 (Annex)
14 Mar 2025 (Annex)
    14 Jan 2025
    JP Morgan Nominees Australia PTY LTD
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    JP Morgan Chase & Co.
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    HSBC Holdings PLC
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    France
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
informations reçues concernant des violations présumées des droits humains commises dans la mine d'or de Chatree à l'encontre des communautés locales. La mine de Chatree est exploitée par Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), une filiale de Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), dont les principaux actionnaires sont HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments et Clawson Holdings, avec la participation de Taurus Funds Management et Nebari Holding en tant que prêteurs, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council et Ausiris Co en tant qu'acheteurs en aval, et Lotus Hall en tant qu'exploitant.
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16 Dec 2025
    14 Jan 2025
    Citigroup
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    Citicorp Nominees PTY LIMITED
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    BNP Paribas Nominees PTY LTD
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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07 Apr 2025
    14 Jan 2025
    BNP Paribas
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant des violations présumées des droits de l'homme commises dans la mine d'or de Chatree, en rapport avec le droit à l'information et à la participation publique, le droit à l'eau, le droit à un niveau de vie suffisant, le droit à la terre, le droit à la santé, le droit à l'alimentation, les droits des défenseurs des droits de l'homme et l'accès à des voies de recours. La mine de Chatree est exploitée par Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), une filiale de Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), dont les principaux actionnaires sont HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments et Clawson Holdings, avec la participation de Taurus Funds Management et Nebari Holding en tant que prêteurs, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council et Ausiris Co en tant qu'acheteurs en aval, et Lotus Hall en tant qu'exploitant.
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14 Apr 2025
    14 Jan 2025
    Australia
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information we have received concerning alleged human rights abuses committed at Chatree gold mine against local communities. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited, Citicorp Nominees PTY LIMITED, BNP Paribas Nominees PTY LTD and JP Morgan Nominees Australia PTY LTD, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management PTY LTD and Nebari Holdings as lenders, Precious Metal Refining Co. Limited and Ausiris Company Limited as downstream buyers, and LotusHall Mining Heavy Engineering Construction Co., Ltdas the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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14 Mar 2025
    14 Jan 2025
    Ausiris Company Limited
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Jan 2025
    Akara Resources Public Company Limited
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • peasants
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations committed at Chatree gold mine, related to the right to information, consultation and public participation; right to water; right to adequate standard of living; right to land; right to health; right to food; rights of human rights defenders, and access to remedy. The Chatree mine is operated by Akara Resources Public Company Limited (Akara), a subsidiary of Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (Kingsgate), whose top shareholders include HSBC, Citicorp, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Arinya Investments, and Clawson Holdings, with the involvement of Taurus Funds Management and Nebari Holding as lenders, Precious Metal Refining, Responsible Jewellery Council and Ausiris Co as downstream buyers, and Lotus Hall as the operator.
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14 Mar 2025
    19 Dec 2024
    Uganda
    JAL
  • environment
  • arbitrary Detention
  • climate change
  • disappearances
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • poverty
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received updated concerning allegations of the severe environmental, climate and human rights impacts as well as a systematic pattern of oppression and human rights violations against environmental human rights defenders in Uganda in relation with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and the Tilenga and Kingfisher Projects. According to the information received these include at least 129 alleged arrests and detentions; the incommunicado detentions and ill-treatment of multiple environmental human rights defenders, including recurrent arrests and detentions; and forced disappearances; the forced eviction of more than 42 communities; and widespread judicial harassment. These attacks and threats appear to be directly related to the legitimate human rights activities of the environmental human rights defenders, especially their defence of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Reports indicate that such alleged pattern of human rights violations has been ongoing since at least 2022 and persists to this date.
Alleged victims: 16
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    13 Dec 2024
    Argentina
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con una presunta campaña de desprestigio contra la abogada ambientalista Alicia Chalabe por su trabajo relacionado con el negocio de litio.
Alleged victims: 1
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07 Feb 2025 (Ack.)
29 Apr 2025
    22 Oct 2024
    Russian Federation
    JUA
  • toxics and human rights
  • arbitrary Detention
  • climate change
  • cultural rights
  • disappearances
  • education
  • environment
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • Russian Federation
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning allegations of escalating and systematic attacks by Russian armed forces against Ukraine’s electricity system, which pose real risks of an imminent nuclear disaster that could result in widespread and large-scale radioactive contamination, including loss of life and long-term health consequences for countless people in Ukraine, as well as Russia and other neighboring countries. We would also like to bring to your attention that the much-reduced electricity system of Ukraine, which is a result of attacks by Russian armed forces, has grave impacts for the human rights of people in vulnerable situations, particularly of children, older persons, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
Alleged victims: 37900000
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    02 Oct 2024
    Chile
    JAL
  • climate change
  • environment
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con la presunta violación de los derechos del Pueblo Kawésqar ante el otorgamiento de concesiones acuícolas, sin haber realizado una consulta de acuerdo con estándares internacionales, y sin haber obtenido su consentimiento previo, libre e informado, en la Reserva Nacional Kawésqar, que se superpone a su territorio ancestral. Adicionalmente, hemos recibido información sobre la falta de cumplimiento de acuerdos de consulta y acerca de los obstáculos para su participación en la gestión de sus territorios, así como una ausencia de medidas para abordar el impacto negativo en el medio ambiente causado por la industria salmonera y el cambio climático, lo cual pondría en riesgo la supervivencia física y cultural del Pueblo Kawésqar.
Alleged victims: 1
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29 Nov 2024 (Ack.)
23 Dec 2024
    25 Sep 2024
    Kyrgyzstan
    JAL
  • environment
  • climate change
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning recent decisions of the authorities of Kyrgyzstan to allow mining in biosphere territories and lifting the moratorium on mining of uranium and thorium in the biosphere zone of the Issyk-kul region.
Alleged victims: -
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    13 Sep 2024
    France
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • older persons
  • Transitional justice
Informations reçues concernant l’impact à long terme et intergénérationnel des essais nucléaires français en Algérie.
Alleged victims: 12000
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    13 Sep 2024
    Algeria
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • older persons
  • Transitional justice
Informations reçues concernant l’impact à long terme et intergénérationnel des essais nucléaires français en Algérie.
Alleged victims: 12000
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    16 Jul 2024
    Brazil
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning allegations of unpunished and escalating violence against and killings of Ka’apor, Guarani and Kaiowá, and Pataxó Hã Hãh Hãe Indigenous Peoples by invaders, illegal loggers, miners (garimpeiros) and farmers, resulting in a lack of protection and security measures, including land demarcation.
Alleged victims: 3
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10 Sep 2024 (Ack.)
16 Sep 2024
    27 Jun 2024
    ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)
    JOL
  • environment
  • business
  • climate change
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) established a Working Group on Environmental Rights and tasked this Working Group to develop a regional framework on environmental rights for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Alleged victims: -
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    20 May 2024
    ThyssenKrupp
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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17 Jul 2024
    20 May 2024
    State Street Corporation
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by RTX and Northtrop Grumman to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in these companies without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Caterpillar to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    RTX
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Rolls-Royce Power Systems
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Norges Bank Investment Management
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by ThyssenKrupp to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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12 Jul 2024
    20 May 2024
    Newport Group, Inc
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Boeing to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by RTX to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    JP Morgan Chase
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Boeing to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Invesco Ltd.
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by BAE Systems to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Harris Associates LP
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by ThyssenKrupp to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Rheinmetall AG to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Citigroup
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Boeing to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Causeway Capital Management LLC
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Rolls-Royce Power Systems to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Capital Group
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Boeing, Caterpillar, Northtrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in these companies without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Blackrock Inc.
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Caterpillar, Oshkosh, BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in these companies without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Bank of America
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by RTX and Lockheed Martin to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in those companies without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    20 May 2024
    Amundi Asset Management SA (Investment Management
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by ThyssenKrupp to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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16 Jul 2024
    17 May 2024
    Wells Fargo & Company
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Boeing to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Wellington Management Co. LLP
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by General Dynamics, RTX, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in these companies without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    United States of America
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the arms being transferred by and/or with the support of United States to Israel after 7 October 2023, granting direct military aid to Israel, issuing new arm exports licenses, and failing from reviewing the risks assessment of existing ones against the new circumstances. Those arm transfers would contribute to disproportionate attacks on Gaza by the Government of Israel, which could amount to gross violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. Furthermore, the information suggests that United-States-based defense businesses, notably Boeing, Caterpillar, General Dynamics, RTX, Oshkosh, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin have continued transferring weapons to Israel during this time, with the facilitation of the Government, without conducting heightened human rights due diligence, hence fueling violence and human rights violations. In addition, United States-based companies are investing in the listed defense companies exporting arms to Israel, including Bank of America, BlackRock, Capital Group, Causeway Capital Management LLC, Citigroup, Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC, INVESCO Ltd., JP Morgan Chase, Harris Associates LP ,Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Newport Group, Inc, Raven'swing Asset Management, Inc., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance, State Street Corporation, The Vanguard Group, Inc., Wells Fargo & Company, Wellington Management Co. LLP.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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10 Jul 2024
    17 May 2024
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by and/or with the support of the United Kingdom to Israel after 7 October 2023, including the failure to adequately review the risk assessments for existing licenses in light of the new circumstances. The transfer of arms and ammunition is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate and indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts and human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. Furthermore, the information suggests that United Kingdom-based defense businesses, notably BAE Systems, have continued transferring weapons to Israel, with the facilitation of your Excellency’s Government, without conducting adequate heightened human rights due diligence. These businesses would become accomplices in such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a plausible risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Rheinmetall AG to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    The Vanguard Group, Inc.
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by Boeing, Caterpillar, General Dynamics, RTX, Oshkosh and Northtrop Grumman to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in these companies without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Rheinmetall AG
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Oshkosh corporation
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Norway
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the arms being transferred by ThyssenKrupp after 7 October 2023, without conducting heightened human rights due diligence. Those arm transfers would contribute to disproportionate attacks on Gaza by the Government of Israel, which could amount to gross violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. Norway owned Norge’s Bank Investment management is investing in this company. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a plausible risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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10 Jul 2024
    17 May 2024
    Northtrop Grumman
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Lockheed Martin
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Italy
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the arms being transferred by ThyssenKrupp after 7 October 2023, without conducting heightened human rights due diligence. The transfer of arms and ammunition is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate and indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts and human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. Italy-based Amundi Asset Management SA is investing in this company. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a plausible risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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07 Aug 2024
    17 May 2024
    Germany
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by and/or with the support of Germany to Israel after 7 October 2023, the granting of direct military aid to Israel, the issuing of new arm exports licenses, and the failure to adequately review the risk assessments for existing licenses in light of the new circumstances. The transfer of arms and ammunition is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate and indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts and human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. Furthermore, the information suggests that Germany-based defense businesses, notably Rheinmetall AG, ThyssenKrupp and Rolls Royce Power System (MTU), have continued transferring weapons to Israel, with the facilitation of your Excellency’s Government, without conducting adequate heightened human rights due diligence. These businesses would become accomplices in such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. In addition, Germany-based companies have continued investing in the listed defense companies exporting arms to Israel , including Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH and Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung, despite the manifest risk that these investments will contribute to gross violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a plausible risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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16 Jul 2024
    17 May 2024
    general dynamics
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    caterpillar
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Boeing
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    BAE system
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning the the transfer of arms and ammunition by your company to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued transferring weapons without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations. Your company would become an accomplice of such violations, as they are knowingly providing assistance to Israel for actions amounting to serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and making profit out of such assistance. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    17 May 2024
    Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung
    JAL
  • business
  • development
  • education
  • environment
  • executions
  • food
  • foreign debt
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • mercenaries
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • toxics and human rights
  • trafficking in persons
  • Transitional justice
  • violence against women and girls
  • women and girls
Information received concerning transfer of arms and ammunition by ThyssenKrupp to Israel, which is likely to have enabled deliberate, disproportionate or indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory, by the Israeli military, which has resulted in extraordinary loss of life and serious injury, the widespread destruction and damage of homes, the destruction of vital food and water infrastructure, health, education, and justice facilities, and other catastrophic impacts human rights violations. Such actions may amount to serious violations of international human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The information received suggests that your company has continued investing in this company without any clear evidence of adequate heightened human rights due diligence to avoid fueling violence and human rights violations through its investment activities. Transfers have also continued despite Israel failing to implement the United Nations Security Council’s demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the International Court of Justice order requiring Israel to take all necessary measures to avoid a real and imminent risk of genocide occurring in Gaza.
Alleged victims: 2300000
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    16 May 2024
    Viet Nam
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged prolonged adverse human rights impacts of the release of hazardous substances in 2016 in Viet Nam by the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Corporation, a company headquartered in Taiwan, province of China. In particular, we would like to highlight the continued lack of access to effective remedy by those affected by the toxic discharge.
Alleged victims: -
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16 Jul 2024 (Ack.)
    16 May 2024
    Formosa Plastics Corporation
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged prolonged adverse human rights impacts of the release of hazardous substances in 2016 in Viet Nam by the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Corporation, a company headquartered in Taiwan, province of China. In particular, we would like to highlight the continued lack of access to effective remedy by those affected by the toxic discharge.
Alleged victims: -
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    16 May 2024
    Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged prolonged adverse human rights impacts of the release of hazardous substances in 2016 in Viet Nam by the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Corporation, a company headquartered in Taiwan, province of China. In particular, we would like to highlight the continued lack of access to effective remedy by those affected by the toxic discharge.
Alleged victims: -
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30 Sep 2024
    16 May 2024
    China
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged prolonged adverse human rights impacts of the release of hazardous substances in 2016 in Viet Nam by the Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation, a subsidiary of Formosa Plastics Corporation, a company headquartered in Taiwan, province of China. In particular, we would like to highlight the continued lack of access to effective remedy by those affected by the toxic discharge.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 May 2024
    Honduras
    JAL
  • food
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida sobre las presuntas violaciones de derechos humanos causadas por la degradación del medio ambiente y el deterioro de los ecosistemas marinos, que son vitales para las comunidades de la región del Golfo de Fonseca en Honduras, que dependen en forma significativa de la pesca artesanal y en pequeña escala como su principal fuente de sustento, y sobre los estudios en curso que examinan los impactos adversos, sobre el medio ambiente y los derechos humanos, provocados por esta degradación.
Alleged victims: 8500
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04 Sep 2024
    09 May 2024
    Meridiam
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant le projet de la Centrale Électrique de l’Ouest Guyanais (CEOG) par la société française HDF Energy dont le principal investisseur est Meridiam au sein du Parc Naturel Régional de Guyane, et à proximité immédiate du Village Prospérité.
Alleged victims: 1
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09 Jul 2024
    09 May 2024
    HDF Energy
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant le projet de la Centrale Électrique de l’Ouest Guyanais (CEOG) par la société française HDF Energy dont le principal investisseur est Meridiam au sein du Parc Naturel Régional de Guyane, et à proximité immédiate du Village Prospérité.
Alleged victims: 1
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11 Jul 2024
    09 May 2024
    France
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant le projet de la Centrale Électrique de l’Ouest Guyanais (CEOG) par la société française HDF Energy, dont le principal investisseur est Meridiam, au sein du Parc Naturel Régional de Guyane, et à proximité immédiate du Village Prospérité.
Alleged victims: 1
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    26 Apr 2024
    Lebanon
    JAL
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • poverty
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning serious environmental degradation in Lebanon and its impacts on human rights, including the human rights to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, water and sanitation, food and health.
Alleged victims: -
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    18 Apr 2024
    Trafigura Pte Ltd.
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the situation of escalating violence, including by the security forces, and the misuse of criminal law against environmental human rights defenders in the context of environmental consultations for mining projects in Ecuador. In particular, we refer to the communities of Las Pampas and Palo Quemado, Sigchos canton, Cotopaxi Province, in relation to the La Plata mining project - operated by the Ecuadorian company La Plata S.A., which is owned by the company Atico Mining Corporation based in Canada.
Alleged victims: 10503
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    18 Apr 2024
    Salazar Resources Ltd.
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the situation of escalating violence, including by the security forces, and the misuse of criminal law against environmental human rights defenders in the context of environmental consultations for mining projects in Ecuador. In particular, it refers to the communities of Las Pampas and Palo Quemado, Sigchos canton, Cotopaxi Province, in relation to the La Plata mining project - operated by the Ecuadorian company La Plata S.A., which is owned by the company Atico Mining Corporation based in Canada.
Alleged victims: 10503
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13 May 2024 (Ack.)
17 Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024 (Annex)
    18 Apr 2024
    Atico Mining Corporation
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the situation of escalating violence, including by the security forces, and the misuse of criminal law against environmental human rights defenders in the context of environmental consultations for mining projects in Ecuador. In particular, it refers to the communities of Las Pampas and Palo Quemado, Sigchos canton, Cotopaxi Province, in relation to the La Plata mining project - operated by the Ecuadorian company La Plata S.A., which is owned by the company Atico Mining Corporation based in Canada.
Alleged victims: 10503
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14 May 2024
    18 Apr 2024
    Adventus Mining Corporation
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the situation of escalating violence, including by the security forces, and the misuse of criminal law against environmental human rights defenders in the context of environmental consultations for mining projects in Ecuador. In particular, it refers to the communities of Las Pampas and Palo Quemado, Sigchos canton, Cotopaxi Province, in relation to the La Plata mining project - operated by the Ecuadorian company La Plata S.A., which is owned by the company Atico Mining Corporation based in Canada.
Alleged victims: 10503
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13 May 2024 (Ack.)
17 Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024 (Annex)
    17 Apr 2024
    Singapore
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the situation of escalating violence, including by the security forces, and the misuse of criminal law against environmental human rights defenders in the context of environmental consultations for mining projects in Ecuador. In particular, we refer to the communities of Las Pampas and Palo Quemado, Sigchos canton, Cotopaxi Province, in relation to the La Plata mining project - operated by the Ecuadorian company La Plata S.A., which is owned by the company Atico Mining Corporation based in Canada.
Alleged victims: 10503
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05 Jun 2024
    17 Apr 2024
    La Plata S.A
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida relación con la situación de escalada de violencia, incluyendo por parte de la fuerza pública, y del uso indebido del derecho penal en contra de defensores ambientales derechos humanos en el marco de consultas ambientales para proyectos mineros. En particular, esta se refiere a las comunidades de Las Pampas y Palo Quemado, cantón Sigchos, Provincia de Cotopaxi en relación con el proyecto minero La Plata - operado por la empresa ecuatoriana La Plata S.A., que es de propiedad de la empresa Toachi Mining Inc, a su vez subsidiaria de la empresa Atico Mining Corporation, ambas con sede en Canadá.
Alleged victims: 10503
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16 Jun 2024
04 Oct 2024
02 Oct 2025
    17 Apr 2024
    Ecuador
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con la situación de escalada de violencia, incluyendo por parte de la fuerza pública, y del uso indebido del derecho penal en contra de defensores ambientales y de derechos humanos en el marco de consultas ambientales para proyectos mineros. En particular, esta se refiere a las comunidades de Las Pampas y Palo Quemado, cantón Sigchos, Provincia de Cotopaxi en relación con el proyecto minero La Plata - operado por la empresa ecuatoriana La Plata S.A., que es de propiedad de la empresa Toachi Mining Inc, a su vez subsidiaria de la empresa Atico Mining Corporation, ambas con sede en Canadá.
Alleged victims: 10503
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17 Jun 2024
    17 Apr 2024
    Canada
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the situation of escalating violence, including by the security forces, and the misuse of criminal law against environmental human rights defenders in the context of environmental consultations for mining projects in Ecuador. In particular, we refer to the communities of Las Pampas and Palo Quemado, Sigchos canton, Cotopaxi Province, in relation to the La Plata mining project - operated by the Ecuadorian company La Plata S.A., which is owned by the company Atico Mining Corporation based in Canada.
Alleged victims: 10503
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13 Nov 2024
    12 Apr 2024
    Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution
    JOL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
Comments concerning human rights principles and standards with a view to assist the ongoing negotiations of an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, to strengthen the current draft treaty by integrating the human rights perspectives and particularly the right to a clean and healthy environment. We are sending these comments in advance of the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, scheduled for Ottawa, Canada, in April 2024.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 Feb 2024
    France
    JOL
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information reçue concernant la contamination par le chlordécone dans les Antilles françaises. c'est un sujet de préoccupation important pour les procédures spéciales et les organes de traités des Nations unies depuis un certain nombre d'années.
Alleged victims: -
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    05 Feb 2024
    Argentina
    JOL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con el proyecto de ley enviado recientemente por el Presidente Javier Milei al Congreso Nacional titulado “Bases y Puntos de Partida para la Libertad de los Argentinos” y también conocida como la “Ley Ómnibus.” y que se encuentra actualmente siendo discutido por la cámara de diputados de dicho Congreso. La preocupación por este proyecto de ley y sus posibles restricciones a los derechos civiles y políticos en Argentina ya ha sido comunicada al gobierno de Su Excelencia por varios titulares de mandatos de los Procedimientos Especiales en la carta OL ARG 3/2024. Esta carta se enfoca en la sección ambiental del proyecto de ley, así como en sus implicancias para el importante trabajo de defensores ambientales.
Alleged victims: -
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27 Feb 2024
    24 Jan 2024
    France
    JAL
  • water and sanitation
  • education
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Informations additionnelles que nous avons reçues concernant la vétusté du réseau d‘approvisionnement en eau potable, de la pollution des ressources d’eau ainsi que sur des représailles potentielles à l'encontre de défenseurs des humains en Guadeloupe.
Alleged victims: 100000
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25 Mar 2024
    08 Dec 2023
    Empresa de Generación Eléctrica Punta Catalina, S. A.
    JAL
  • food
  • business
  • environment
  • health
  • poverty
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida relativa a los impactos ambientales y de derechos humanos derivados del funcionamiento de la Central Termoeléctrica Punta Catalina. En especial, deseamos llamar su atención sobre las alegaciones de violaciones de los derechos al más alto nivel posible de salud, el acceso a agua potable y alimentación adecuada y el disfrute de un medio ambiente seguro, limpio, saludable y sostenible en contra de la población de la provincia de Peravia, Republica Dominicana, incluyendo a niños, niñas y adolescentes y otros grupos susceptibles, como mujeres embarazadas, madres lactantes y nuevas madres, personas mayores, que son especialmente vulnerables a las sustancias tóxicas.
Alleged victims: 220001
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    08 Dec 2023
    Dominican Republic
    JAL
  • food
  • business
  • environment
  • health
  • poverty
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida relativa a los impactos ambientales y de derechos humanos derivados del funcionamiento de la Central Termoeléctrica Punta Catalina. En especial, deseamos llamar su atención sobre las alegaciones de violaciones de los derechos al más alto nivel posible de salud, el acceso a agua potable y alimentación adecuada y el disfrute de un medio ambiente seguro, limpio, saludable y sostenible en contra de la población de la provincia de Peravia, Republica Dominicana, incluyendo a niños, niñas y adolescentes y otros grupos susceptibles a los impactos derivados del funcionamiento de la Central Termoeléctrica Punta Catalina, como mujeres embarazadas, madres lactantes y nuevas madres, personas mayores, que son especialmente vulnerables a las sustancias tóxicas.
Alleged victims: 220001
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23 Feb 2024
    22 Nov 2023
    Compañía Guatemalteca de Níquel SA (CGN)
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida sobre las denuncias de acoso judicial y criminalización del periodista independiente y defensor de los derechos humanos Sr. Carlos Ernesto Choc Chub, en relación con su labor periodística informando sobre las actividades de la filial de Solway Holding LTD, Solway Investment Group, y sus filiales guatemaltecas, Compañía Guatemalteca de Níquel SA (CGN) y Compañía Procesadora de Níquel de Izabal SA (PRONICO), en la mina de níquel Fénix en El Estor, Izabal, y los impactos profundamente preocupantes sobre la salud y el medio ambiente de la comunidad indígena local Maya Q'eqchi.
Alleged victims: 3
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06 Jan 2024
19 Jan 2024
18 Mar 2024
18 Mar 2024 (Annex)
    07 Nov 2023
    Solway Investment Group
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant des allégations de harcèlement judiciaire et de criminalisation du journaliste indépendant et défenseur des droits humains M. Carlos Ernesto Choc Chub, pour son travail journalistique sur les activités des filiales guatémaltèques de Solway Investment Group, et ses filiales guatémaltèques, Compañía Guatemalateca de Níquel SA (CGN) et Compañía Procesadora de Níquel de Izabal SA (PRONICO), dans la mine de nickel Fénix à El Estor, Izabal, et sur les impacts sanitaires et environnementaux très préoccupants de celles-ci sur la communauté autochtone locale Maya Q'eqchi.
Alleged victims: 3
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06 Jan 2024
19 Jan 2024
18 Mar 2024 (Annex)
18 Mar 2024
    07 Nov 2023
    Solway Holding LTD
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning allegations of judicial harassment and criminalisation of independent journalist and human rights defender Mr. Carlos Ernesto Choc Chub, in relation to his journalistic work reporting on the activities of Solway Holding LTD’s subsidiary, Solway Investment Group, and its Guatemalan subsidiaries, Compañía Guatemalteca de Níquel SA (CGN) and Compañía Procesadora de Níquel de Izabal SA (PRONICO), in the Fénix nickel mine in El Estor, Izabal, and the deeply concerning health and environmental impacts on the local Maya Q'eqchi Indigenous community.
Alleged victims: 3
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06 Jan 2024
19 Jan 2024
18 Mar 2024 (Annex)
18 Mar 2024
    07 Nov 2023
    Compañía Procesadora de Níquel de Izabal SA (PRONICO)
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida sobre las denuncias de acoso judicial y criminalización del periodista independiente y defensor de los derechos humanos Sr. Carlos Ernesto Choc Chub, en relación con su labor periodística informando sobre las actividades de la filial de Solway Holding, Ltd., Solway Investment Group, y sus filiales guatemaltecas, Compañía Guatemalteca de Níquel SA (CGN) y Compañía Procesadora de Níquel de Izabal SA (PRONICO), en la mina de níquel Fénix en El Estor, Izabal, y los impactos profundamente preocupantes sobre la salud y el medio ambiente de la comunidad indígena local Maya Q'eqchi.
Alleged victims: 3
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19 Jan 2024
18 Mar 2024 (Annex)
18 Mar 2024
    06 Nov 2023
    Switzerland
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant des allégations de harcèlement judiciaire et de criminalisation du journaliste indépendant et défenseur des droits humains M. Carlos Ernesto Choc Chub, pour son travail journalistique sur les activités de la filiale de Solway Holding LTD, Solway Investment Group, et de ses filiales guatémaltèques de Solway Investment Group, et ses filiales guatémaltèques, Compañía Guatemalateca de Níquel SA (CGN) et Compañía Procesadora de Níquel de Izabal SA (PRONICO), dans la mine de nickel Fénix à El Estor, Izabal, et sur les impacts sanitaires et environnementaux très préoccupants de celles-ci sur la communauté autochtone locale Maya Q'eqchi.
Alleged victims: 3
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19 Dec 2023
    06 Nov 2023
    Malta
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning allegations of judicial harassment and criminalisation of independent journalist and human rights defender Mr. Carlos Ernesto Choc Chub, in relation to his journalistic work reporting on the activities of Solway Holding LTD’s subsidiary, Solway Investment Group, and its Guatemalan subsidiaries, Compañía Guatemalteca de Níquel SA (CGN) and Compañía Procesadora de Níquel de Izabal SA (PRONICO), in the Fénix nickel mine in El Estor, Izabal, and the deeply concerning health and environmental impacts on the local Maya Q'eqchi Indigenous community.
Alleged victims: 3
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14 Dec 2023
    06 Nov 2023
    Guatemala
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • business
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida sobre las denuncias de acoso judicial y criminalización del periodista independiente y defensor de los derechos humanos Sr. Carlos Ernesto Choc Chub, en relación con su labor periodística informando sobre las actividades de la filial de Solway Holding LTD, Solway Investment Group, y sus filiales guatemaltecas, Compañía Guatemalteca de Níquel SA (CGN) y Compañía Procesadora de Níquel de Izabal SA (PRONICO), en la mina de níquel Fénix en El Estor, Izabal, y los impactos profundamente preocupantes sobre la salud y el medio ambiente de la comunidad indígena local Maya Q'eqchi.
Alleged victims: 3
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04 Jan 2024
    25 Sep 2023
    United States of America
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina.
Alleged victims: -
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02 Jul 2024
    25 Sep 2023
    The Chemours Company
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina.
Alleged victims: -
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21 Nov 2023
    25 Sep 2023
    Netherlands
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina.
Alleged victims: -
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22 Nov 2023
    25 Sep 2023
    DuPont de Numerous, INC.
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina.
Alleged victims: -
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27 Nov 2023
    25 Sep 2023
    Corteva Agriscience
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina.
Alleged victims: -
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16 Nov 2023
    18 Sep 2023
    Permanent Delegation of the European Union
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received regarding certain contents of the reform of the REACH Regulation, as they pertain to internationally protected human rights.
Alleged victims: -
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15 Jan 2024
    12 Sep 2023
    Indonesia
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • arbitrary Detention
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged arbitrary detention of Mr. Heri Budiawan, whose original sentence of ten months in prison, which he completed in 2018, was extended to a period of four years. The motivation for his sentencing appears to be in relation to the legitimate exercise of his human rights.
Alleged victims: 1
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    27 Jun 2023
    Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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06 Oct 2023
    27 Jun 2023
    Public Investment Fund
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 Jun 2023
    Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 Jun 2023
    Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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25 Sep 2023
    27 Jun 2023
    JP Morgan Chase & Co.
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 Jun 2023
    HSBC Holdings PLC
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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25 Aug 2023
    27 Jun 2023
    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 Jun 2023
    EIG Global Energy Partners
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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    26 Jun 2023
    United States of America
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Oil Company’s (Saudi Aramco) business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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27 Dec 2023
    26 Jun 2023
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Oil Company’s (Saudi Aramco) business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
Alleged victims: -
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26 Sep 2023
    26 Jun 2023
    Societe Generale S.A.
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant les activités commerciales de Saudi Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), financées par le Fonds d'investissement public du Royaume d'Arabie saoudite, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale et EIG Global Energy Partners, et EIG Global Energy Partners, qui semblent être contraires aux objectifs, obligations et engagements découlant de l'Accord de Paris sur le changement climatique et qui ont un impact négatif sur la promotion et la protection des droits humains dans le contexte du changement climatique, notamment par le maintien de la production de pétrole brut de Saudi Aramco, l'exploration d'autres réserves de pétrole et de gaz, l'expansion dans le domaine des combustible fossile et fausse représentations concernant certaines informations. En outre, ces activités ont un impact négatif sur la jouissance du droit à un environnement propre, sain et durable, comme le reconnaissent la résolution 48/13 du Conseil des droits de l'homme et la résolution 300/76 de l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies.
Alleged victims: -
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22 Aug 2023
    26 Jun 2023
    Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
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    26 Jun 2023
    Saudi Arabia
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Oil Company’s (Saudi Aramco) business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
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    26 Jun 2023
    Japan
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Oil Company’s (Saudi Aramco) business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
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21 Aug 2023
    26 Jun 2023
    France
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant les activités commerciales de Saudi Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), financées par le Fonds d'investissement public du Royaume d'Arabie saoudite, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale et EIG Global Energy Partners, et EIG Global Energy Partners, qui semblent être contraires aux objectifs, obligations et engagements découlant de l'Accord de Paris sur le changement climatique et qui ont un impact négatif sur la promotion et la protection des droits humains dans le contexte du changement climatique, notamment par le maintien de la production de pétrole brut de Saudi Aramco, l'exploration d'autres réserves de pétrole et de gaz, l'expansion dans le domaine des combustible fossile et la fausse représentations concernant certaines informations. En outre, ces activités ont un impact négatif sur la jouissance du droit à un environnement propre, sain et durable, comme le reconnaissent la résolution 48/13 du Conseil des droits de l'homme et la résolution 300/76 de l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies.
Alleged victims: -
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25 Aug 2023
    26 Jun 2023
    Credit Agricole S.A.
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant les activités commerciales de Saudi Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), financées par le Fonds d'investissement public du Royaume d'Arabie saoudite, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale et EIG Global Energy Partners, et EIG Global Energy Partners, qui semblent être contraires aux objectifs, obligations et engagements découlant de l'Accord de Paris sur le changement climatique et qui ont un impact négatif sur la promotion et la protection des droits humains dans le contexte du changement climatique, notamment par le maintien de la production de pétrole brut de Saudi Aramco, l'exploration d'autres réserves de pétrole et de gaz, l'expansion dans le domaine des combustible fossile et fausse représentations concernant certaines informations. En outre, ces activités ont un impact négatif sur la jouissance du droit à un environnement propre, sain et durable, comme le reconnaissent la résolution 48/13 du Conseil des droits de l'homme et la résolution 300/76 de l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies.
Alleged victims: -
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29 Aug 2023
    26 Jun 2023
    Citigroup
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning Saudi Aramco’s business activities, with funding by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale and EIG Global Energy Partners, which appear to be contrary to the goals, obligations and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change and which are adversely impacting the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, including through Saudi Aramco’s maintained crude oil production, exploration for further oil and gas reserves, expansion into fossil fuel gas, and misrepresentation of information. In addition, such activities have negative impacts on the enjoyment of the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as recognized by Human Rights Council resolution 48/13 and United Nationals General Assembly resolution 300/76.
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    26 Jun 2023
    BNP Paribas
    JAL
  • business
  • climate change
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant les activités commerciales de Saudi Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), financées par le Fonds d'investissement public du Royaume d'Arabie saoudite, JP Morgan, Citi, HSBC, SMBC, Crédit Agricole, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, Société Générale et EIG Global Energy Partners, et EIG Global Energy Partners, qui semblent être contraires aux objectifs, obligations et engagements découlant de l'Accord de Paris sur le changement climatique et qui ont un impact négatif sur la promotion et la protection des droits humains dans le contexte du changement climatique, notamment par le maintien de la production de pétrole brut de Saudi Aramco, l'exploration d'autres réserves de pétrole et de gaz, l'expansion dans le domaine des combustible fossile et fausse représentations concernant certaines informations. En outre, ces activités ont un impact négatif sur la jouissance du droit à un environnement propre, sain et durable, comme le reconnaissent la résolution 48/13 du Conseil des droits de l'homme et la résolution 300/76 de l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies.
Alleged victims: -
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22 Sep 2023
    19 May 2023
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • business
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against members of the Kokoya community in Bong County, Liberia, in relation to both a toxic spill by MNG Gold Liberia Inc., subsidiary of Avesoro Holdings Ltd, and to the use of excessive force, intimidation and arrest by the Liberian National Police of community members, including environmental and indigenous defenders and civil society activists, who demanded accountability for related human rights abuses and environmental harm.
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 May 2023
    MNG Gold
    JAL
  • business
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against members of the Kokoya community in Bong County, Liberia, in relation to both a toxic spill by MNG Gold Liberia Inc., subsidiary of Avesoro Holdings Ltd, and to the use of excessive force, intimidation and arrest by the Liberian National Police of community members, including environmental and indigenous defenders and civil society activists, who demanded accountability for related human rights abuses and environmental harm.
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 May 2023
    Liberia
    JAL
  • business
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against members of the Kokoya community in Bong County, Liberia, in relation to both a toxic spill by MNG Gold Liberia Inc., subsidiary of Avesoro Holdings Ltd, and to the use of excessive force, intimidation and arrest by the Liberian National Police of community members, including environmental and indigenous defenders and civil society activists, who demanded accountability for related human rights abuses and environmental harm.
Alleged victims: 1
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    19 May 2023
    Avesoro Holdings
    JAL
  • business
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations and abuses against members of the Kokoya community in Bong County, Liberia, in relation to both a toxic spill by MNG Gold Liberia Inc., subsidiary of Avesoro Holdings Ltd, and to the use of excessive force, intimidation and arrest by the Liberian National Police of community members, including environmental and indigenous defenders and civil society activists, who demanded accountability for related human rights abuses and environmental harm.
Alleged victims: 1
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    24 Mar 2023
    United States of America
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • African Descent
  • housing
  • racism
Information received concerning allegations of racial discrimination in Louisiana, specifically land use and zoning decisions that have classified the land as suitable for industrial facilities in the areas populated by African American communities. We have been informed of racial discrimination in relation to the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in Louisiana; namely, certain Parishes within the State of Louisiana are allegedly adopting and implementing zoning practices that unfairly discriminate against, and disproportionately affect, the African American communities in the area. Information that construction of hazardous facilities by Wolverine and Petroplex International has been blocked by the St James Parish’s Council in the Third District, with a majority Anglo/White population, is a sign of such discriminatory practices and is therefore of serious concern.
Alleged victims: 1
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    24 Mar 2023
    Switzerland
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant des entreprises domiciliées et opérant en Suisse qui pourraient être liées, par le biais de leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement, à des abus de droits de l’homme, y compris l’empoisonnement au mercure et la dégradation de l’environnement, ainsi que l’exploitation sexuelle présumée des femmes et des enfants, le travail d’ enfants, la traite des personnes, entre autres, où l’extraction de l’or a lieu.
Alleged victims: -
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16 May 2023
    07 Mar 2023
    United States of America
    JAL
  • older persons
  • business
  • health
  • housing
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the human rights impact of a redevelopment project resulting in ongoing demolition of social rental buildings and threats of forced evictions of their residents, the majority of them being older persons, persons with disabilities and persons with complex medical conditions, from affordable and social housing located in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, United Kingdom. In particular, the involvement of a United States based equity company, Cerberus Capital Management, L.P, headquartered in New York City, New York, United States of America in the concerned redevelopment project may be in violation of your Government’s obligations to adequately protect human rights in the context of corporate activities, especially the right to adequate housing of tenants from 1 3 Carnwath road, London.
Alleged victims: 2
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    07 Mar 2023
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • older persons
  • business
  • health
  • housing
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ongoing demolition of residential buildings and threats of forced evictions of their residents, the majority of them being older persons, persons with disabilities and persons with complex medical conditions, from affordable and social housing located in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. In particular, the long-term involvement of local authorities in a development project resulting in the demolition of at least two buildings of social rental homes may be in violation of the human right to adequate housing, which will be further impacted by the ongoing demolitions.
Alleged victims: 2
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    07 Mar 2023
    Rockwell Property Ltd.
    JAL
  • older persons
  • business
  • health
  • housing
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ongoing demolition of affordable and social residential buildings and threats of forced evictions of their residents, the majority of them being older persons, persons with disabilities and persons with complex medical conditions, the building being located in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. In particular, the involvement of your company in a redevelopment project resulting in the demolition of at least two buildings of social rental homes may be in violation of the human right to adequate housing.
Alleged victims: 2
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05 May 2023
    07 Mar 2023
    Co-op homes (South) Ltd.
    JAL
  • older persons
  • business
  • health
  • housing
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ongoing demolition of affordable and social residential buildings managed by your company and threats of forced evictions of their residents, the majority of them being older persons, persons with disabilities and persons with complex medical conditions, the buildings being located in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. In particular, the involvement of your company in a redevelopment project resulting in the demolition of at least two buildings of social rental homes may be in violation of the human right to adequate housing, which will be further impacted by the ongoing demolitions.
Alleged victims: 2
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05 May 2023
    07 Mar 2023
    Cerberus Capital Management, L.P
    JAL
  • older persons
  • business
  • health
  • housing
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ongoing demolition of affordable and social residential buildings and threats of forced evictions of their residents, the majority of them being older persons, persons with disabilities and persons with complex medical conditions, the building being located in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, United Kingdom. In particular, the involvement of your company in a redevelopment project resulting in the demolition of at least two buildings of social rental homes may be in violation of the human right to adequate housing.
Alleged victims: 2
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    01 Mar 2023
    Serbia
    JAL
  • environment
  • arbitrary Detention
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the allegations of arbitrary arrest of 4 environmental defenders, Mr. Dragan Dmitrović, Mr. Nikola Dragosanovic and Mr. Vladimir Božić on 27 September 2022 and Mr. Mladen Vladić on 6 October in the municipality of Majdanpek, Bor region of Serbia. The arrests appear to respond to efforts of the alleged victims to defend their human right to a healthy environment (enshrined in the Serbian Constitution) in the face of mining project with impacts on local people’s health and the environment in terms of air and water pollution.
Alleged victims: 4
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28 Jun 2023
    10 Nov 2022
    Mexico
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con la propuesta de reforma a la Ley General de Salud en México con la finalidad de establecer un programa nacional para la prohibición progresiva de plaguicidas altamente peligrosos (PAP) y el fomento de bioinsumos y sistemas agroecológicos, me complace expresar mi felicitación y apoyo a esta iniciativa.
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Oct 2022
    Russian Federation
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • environment
  • minority issues
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the intimidation of Ms.Yana Tannagasheva during the 15th session of Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMPRIP) of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
Alleged victims: 1
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    22 Sep 2022
    Woodside Energy
    JAL
  • climate change
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning a fossil fuel project causing damage to indigenous sacred art and songlines in Murujuga and a further expansion of the use of fossil fuels contrary to obligations under the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Alleged victims: -
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12 Oct 2022
15 Nov 2022 (Ack.)
21 Nov 2022
    22 Sep 2022
    Perdaman
    JAL
  • climate change
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning a fossil fuel project causing damage to indigenous sacred art and songlines in Murujuga and a further expansion of the use of fossil fuels contrary to obligations under the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Alleged victims: -
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25 Nov 2022
    22 Sep 2022
    BHP
    JAL
  • climate change
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning a fossil fuel project causing damage to indigenous sacred art and songlines in Murujuga and a further expansion of the use of fossil fuels contrary to obligations under the Paris Agreement on climate change.
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21 Nov 2022
    22 Sep 2022
    Australia
    JAL
  • climate change
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning a fossil fuel project causing damage to indigenous sacred art and songlines in Murujuga and a further expansion of the use of fossil fuels contrary to obligations under the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Alleged victims: -
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21 Nov 2022
    16 Sep 2022
    Shandong Gold Mining Co.
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
Information received concerning four spills of toxic substances from the Veladero mine from 2015 to 2022 in the San Juan province in Argentina.
Alleged victims: 1
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    16 Sep 2022
    Minera Argentina Gold SRL
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
Información recibida en relación con cuatro derrames de sustancias tóxicas la mina Veladero desde 2015 hasta 2022 en la provincia de San Juan en Argentina.
Alleged victims: 1
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    16 Sep 2022
    China
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
Information received concerning four spills of toxic substances from the Veladero mine from 2015 to 2022 in the San Juan province in Argentina.
Alleged victims: 1
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28 Nov 2022
    16 Sep 2022
    Canada
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
Information received concerning our spills of toxic substances from the Veladero mine from 2015 to 2022 in the San Juan province in Argentina.
Alleged victims: 1
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15 Nov 2022 (Ack.)
08 Mar 2023
    16 Sep 2022
    Barrick Gold Corporation
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
Information received concerning four spills of toxic substances from the Veladero mine from 2015 to 2022 in the San Juan province in Argentina.
Alleged victims: 1
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15 Nov 2022
    16 Sep 2022
    Argentina
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • environment
Información recibida en relación con cuatro derrames de sustancias tóxicas en la mina Veladero desde 2015 hasta 2022 en la provincia de San Juan en Argentina.
Alleged victims: 1
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24 Oct 2022 (Ack.)
15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 (Annex)
15 Nov 2022 (Annex)
15 Nov 2022 (Annex)
15 Nov 2022 (Annex)
    15 Jun 2022
    Brazil
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • African Descent
  • business
  • cultural rights
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • indigenous peoples
  • older persons
  • water and sanitation
  • women and girls
Information received concerning draft bill PL 6299/2002 (the so-called “poison package” or “poison bill”) which, after more than 20 years of review, was passed by the House of Representatives in less than four hours of debate on February 9, 2022. The Act, if passed by the Senate, would weaken regulations governing the approval, use and monitoring of pesticides in Brazil, exposing farmers, workers, indigenous peoples and peasant communities to hazardous substances. The draft bill would also allow the use of carcinogenic pesticides, as well as pesticides with a higher risk of reproductive and hormonal problems and malformations in babies. In addition, it would contravene the current measures and commitments your Excellency’s Government has taken to set out clear expectations of responsible business conduct, including respect for human rights.
Alleged victims: 1
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    10 Jun 2022
    Guyana
    JAL
  • indigenous peoples
  • business
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning a large-scale mining operation by Canadian-based Golden Shield Resources, in the absence of good faith consultation and without the free, prior and informed consent of the Wapichan indigenous peoples of South Rupununi, Guyana. The gold mine is located on the Marudi Mountain, an area sacred to the Wapichan at the headwaters of the rivers that sustain the ecosystem the Wapichan people depend on.
Alleged victims: -
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19 Jul 2022
19 Jul 2022 (Annex)
19 Jul 2022 (Annex)
    10 Jun 2022
    Golden Shield Resources
    JAL
  • indigenous peoples
  • business
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning a large-scale mining operation by Canadian-based Golden Shield Resources, in the absence of good faith consultation and without the free, prior and informed consent of the Wapichan indigenous peoples of South Rupununi, Guyana. The gold mine is located on the Marudi Mountain, an area sacred to the Wapichan at the headwaters of the rivers that sustain the ecosystem the Wapichan people depend on.
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17 Jun 2022
    10 Jun 2022
    Canada
    JAL
  • indigenous peoples
  • business
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning a large-scale mining operation by Vancouver-based Golden Shield Resources, in the absence of good faith consultation and without the free, prior and informed consent of the Wapichan indigenous peoples of South Rupununi, Guyana. The gold mine is located on the Marudi Mountain, an area sacred to the Wapichan at the headwaters of the rivers that sustain the ecosystem the Wapichan people depend on.
Alleged victims: -
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22 Nov 2022
    23 May 2022
    Brazil
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Information received concerning the implications for the human rights of communities affected by the aerial spraying of hazardous pesticides, in disregard of required buffer zones, in the “Zona da Mata Sul” region of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Alleged victims: 7426
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    23 May 2022
    Agropecuâria Mata Sul S/A
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Information received concerning the implications for the human rights of communities affected by the aerial spraying of hazardous pesticides, in disregard of required buffer zones, in the “Zona da Mata Sul” region of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Alleged victims: 7426
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01 Jun 2022
01 Jun 2022 (Annex)
    14 Apr 2022
    Haiti
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant l'élimination inadéquate de déchets dangereux et autres à Cité Soleil, une commune de Haïti, située dans l’arrondissement de Port-au-Prince, affectant négativement des milliers de résidents, dont des centaines d'enfants, et l'impact négatif qui en résulte sur les droits de l'homme de la population affectée, notamment les droits à la vie, à la santé physique et mentale, à l’alimentation et à l'eau potable et l'assainissement, à un logement adéquat et à un environnement propre, sain et durable.
Alleged victims: 400001
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    12 Apr 2022
    Brazil
    JOL
  • business
  • development
  • environment
  • health
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the bill 191/2020 that establishes conditions for mineral, hydrocarbon, and hydropower activities on indigenous lands. In this regard, we express our concern regarding the adverse impact this draft legislation, if adopted, would have on the enjoyment of human rights, including the rights to life; health; safe drinking water and sanitation; housing; a clean, healthy and sustainable environment; and the rights of indigenous peoples. In addition, it would contravene the current measures and commitments your Excellency’s Government has taken to set out clear expectations of responsible business conduct, including respect for human rights.
Alleged victims: 1
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14 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2023
    03 Mar 2022
    Spain
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con el impacto sobre los derechos humanos de los derrames de petróleo en el litoral marítimo del Callao en las instalaciones de la Refinería La Pampilla S.A.A o Relapasa, una subsidiaria de Repsol Perú B.V. que forma parte del grupo español Repsol.
Alleged victims: 1
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06 May 2022
    03 Mar 2022
    Repsol S.A.
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con el impacto sobre los derechos humanos de los derrames de petróleo en el litoral marítimo del Callao en las instalaciones de la Refinería La Pampilla S.A.A o Relapasa, una subsidiaria de Repsol Perú B.V., que forma parte del grupo español Repsol S.A.
Alleged victims: 1
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31 Mar 2022
    03 Mar 2022
    Repsol Peru BV
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con el impacto sobre los derechos humanos de los derrames de petróleo en el litoral marítimo del Callao en las instalaciones de la Refinería La Pampilla S.A.A o Relapasa, una subsidiaria de Repsol Perú B.V., que forma parte del grupo español Repsol S.A.
Alleged victims: 1
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    03 Mar 2022
    Refineria La Pampilla SAA
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con el impacto sobre los derechos humanos de los derrames de petróleo en el litoral marítimo del Callao en las instalaciones de la Refinería La Pampilla S.A.A o Relapasa, una subsidiaria de Repsol Perú B.V., que forma parte del grupo español Repsol S.A.
Alleged victims: 1
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    03 Mar 2022
    Peru
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
información recibida en relación con el impacto sobre los derechos humanos de los derrames de petróleo en el litoral marítimo del Callao en las instalaciones de la Refinería La Pampilla S.A.A o Relapasa, una subsidiaria de Repsol Perú B.V. que forma parte del grupo español Repsol.
Alleged victims: 1
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05 May 2022
    03 Mar 2022
    Netherlands
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Information received regarding the human rights impact of oil spills on the Callao maritime coastline at the facilities of the La Pampilla S.A.A. Refinery or Relapasa, a subsidiary of Repsol Peru B.V., which forms part of the Spanish Repsol group.
Alleged victims: 1
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31 May 2023
    10 Feb 2022
    Peru
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
La aprobación del Plan Especial Multisectorial para la intervención integral a favor de la población expuesta a metales pesados, metaloides y otras sustancias químicas tóxicas, mediante el Decreto Supremo N° 037-2021-MINAM del 23 de diciembre 2021. Creo firmemente que este plan refleja una política importante de prevención, mitigación y atención integral para personas expuestas y afectadas, y que servirá de referente para otros países que enfrentan escenarios similares.
Alleged victims: 1
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    10 Feb 2022
    Ecuador
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con el uso de Plaguicidas Altamente Peligrosos (PAP) en los cultivos de banano en Ecuador. Estos plaguicidas tóxicos pueden causar daños graves o irreversibles a la salud humana y al medio ambiente.
Alleged victims: 1
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08 Apr 2022
    06 Dec 2021
    Sri Lanka
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged detrimental impact which the extensive use of agrochemicals has produced and continues to produce on the health and livelihood of Sri Lankan farmers and their families, causing suffering, loss of life and impoverishment and violating a myriad of their human rights.
Alleged victims: 1
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    20 Oct 2021
    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
    JAL
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the 2016 Coal-Fired Electricity Generation Sector Understanding by the Participants to the OECD’s Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits and the devastating impacts that the mining and combustion of thermal coal has on the effective enjoyment of the rights to life, health and a healthy environment.
Alleged victims: -
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17 Dec 2021
    30 Sep 2021
    Uganda
    JAL
  • food
  • arbitrary Detention
  • environment
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • poverty
  • torture
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the allegations of the persistent long-standing issue of forced evictions affecting more than 35,000 residents of the Kiryandongo district, Uganda, and the resulting impact on the affected population’s access to adequate food. Reports of forced evictions began in 2017 and have persisted as three multinational companies — Agilis Partners Limited, Kiryandongo Sugar Limited, Great Season SMC Limited — have allegedly acquired and converted national ranchland into plantations without obtaining consent from, or providing fair compensation to, residents who had occupied and cultivated the land for decades.
Alleged victims: 3
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    30 Sep 2021
    Kiryandongo Sugar limited
    JAL
  • food
  • environment
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • poverty
  • torture
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the allegations of the persistent long-standing issue of forced evictions affecting more than 35,000 residents of the Kiryandongo district, in Uganda, and the resulting impact on the affected population’s access to adequate food. Reports of forced evictions began in 2017 and have persisted as three multinational companies—Agilis Partners Limited, Kiryandongo Sugar Limited, Great Season SMC Limited—had allegedly acquired and converted national ranchland into plantations without obtaining consent from, or providing fair compensation to, residents who have occupied and cultivated the land for decades.
Alleged victims: 3
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    30 Sep 2021
    Great Season SMC Limited
    JAL
  • food
  • environment
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • poverty
  • torture
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the allegations of the persistent long-standing issue of forced evictions affecting more than 35,000 residents of the Kiryandongo district, Uganda, and the resulting impact on the affected population’s access to adequate food. Reports of forced evictions began in 2017 and have persisted as three multinational companies—Agilis Partners Limited, Kiryandongo Sugar Limited, Great Season SMC Limited—have allegedly acquired and converted national ranchland into plantations without obtaining consent from, or providing fair compensation to, residents who had occupied and cultivated the land for decades.
Alleged victims: 3
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    30 Sep 2021
    Agilis Partners
    JAL
  • food
  • environment
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • poverty
  • torture
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the allegations of the persistent long-standing issue of forced evictions affecting more than 35,000 residents of the Kiryandongo district, Uganda, and the resulting impact on the affected population’s access to adequate food. Reports of forced evictions began in 2017 and have persisted as three multinational companies —Agilis Partners Limited, Kiryandongo Sugar Limited, Great Season SMC Limited—have allegedly acquired and converted national ranchland into plantations without obtaining consent from, or providing fair compensation to, residents who had occupied and cultivated the land for decades.
Alleged victims: 3
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29 Nov 2021
    28 Sep 2021
    Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • indigenous peoples
Información recibida sobre la falta de regulación adecuada en Bolivia del comercio y uso del mercurio, en particular de la extracción de oro artesanal y en pequeña escala, lo cual ha generado impactos graves en los derechos humanos de poblaciones afectadas por la contaminación por mercurio, incluyendo a miembros de los pueblos indígenas que dependen de su medioambiente para su vida, salud e identidad cultural.
Alleged victims: 1300
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26 Nov 2021
26 Nov 2021 (Annex)
26 Nov 2021 (Annex)
26 Nov 2021 (Annex)
26 Nov 2021 (Annex)
26 Nov 2021 (Annex)
    14 Sep 2021
    United States of America
    JOL
  • business
  • environment
  • health
  • international order
  • poverty
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ongoing and advanced negotiations between the Government of Kenya and the United States of America of a new trade agreement between the two States that, if adopted, would allegedly remove strict tariffs of import of plastic between the two countries, provide duty-free treatment for the currently dutiable import of plastic waste to Kenya, and that may have potential environmental and human rights impacts.
Alleged victims: -
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    14 Sep 2021
    Kenya
    JOL
  • business
  • environment
  • health
  • international order
  • poverty
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the ongoing and advanced negotiations between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Kenya of a new trade agreement between the two States that, if adopted, would allegedly remove strict tariffs of import of plastic between the two countries, provide duty-free treatment for the currently dutiable import of plastic waste to Kenya, and that may have potential environmental and human rights impacts.
Alleged victims: -
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    21 Jun 2021
    European Commission
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the practice by EU member states of exporting hazardous pesticides, which are prohibited for use in the European Union, to third countries.
Alleged victims: -
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04 Aug 2021
    21 Jun 2021
    EU Presidency
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the practice by EU member states of exporting hazardous pesticides, which are prohibited for use in the European Union, to third countries.
Alleged victims: -
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    21 Jun 2021
    EU Parliement
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the practice by EU member states of exporting hazardous pesticides, which are prohibited for use in the European Union, to third countries.
Alleged victims: -
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    09 Jun 2021
    Peru
    JAL
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida señalando que Perú no ha tomado las medidas cautelares y correctivas suficientes para prevenir el impacto negativo en los derechos humanos de los miembros de las comunidad indígenas que viven en el Departamento de Loreto por daños ambientales que han afectado la calidad del agua y del suelo causados por 50 años de explotación petrolera en sus territorios. Suscita una preocupación particular el nuevo proceso de consulta antes de que se conceda un nuevo contrato de licencia de exploración y explotación, por un periodo de 30 años, del llamado Lote 192 (antiguo lote 1AB), sin haber aplicado las medidas necesarias para remediar totalmente la emergencia ambiental en la zona de los Lotes 192 y 8.
Alleged victims: -
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    28 May 2021
    Brazil
    JAL
  • indigenous peoples
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • women and girls
Information received concerning escalating violence against Munduruku and Yanomami indigenous peoples, including attacks against the Munduruku Wakoborũn Women’s Association, mercury contamination in the Amazonian indigenous lands, and the proposed Bill no. 191/2020.
Alleged victims: 2
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27 Jul 2021
    27 May 2021
    Zambia
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • disability
Information received concerning alleged ongoing human rights violations and environmentally damaging consequences of the lead contamination in Kabwe, Zambia, affecting a large residential area.
Alleged victims: 76000
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    27 May 2021
    South Africa
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • disability
Information received concerning alleged ongoing human rights violations and environmentally damaging consequences of the lead contamination in Kabwe, Zambia, affecting a large residential area.
Alleged victims: 76000
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    27 May 2021
    Jubilee metals
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • disability
Information received concerning potential human rights violations and environmentally damaging consequences of on-going lead contamination in Kabwe, Zambia, affecting a large residential area.
Alleged victims: 76000
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    19 Apr 2021
    Greenland Minerals Ltd.
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • indigenous peoples
Information received concerning potential human rights violations and environmentally damaging consequences of the uranium mining project knows as Kuannersuit or Kvanefjeld in Southern Greenland, which you company is seeking to implement through its subsidiary Greenland Minerals A/S, headquartered in Narsaq, Greenland.
Alleged victims: 1300
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21 Apr 2021
02 Jun 2021
02 Jun 2021 (Annex)
02 Jun 2021 (Annex)
02 Jun 2021 (Annex)
    19 Apr 2021
    Denmark
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • indigenous peoples
Information received concerning potential human rights violations and environmentally damaging consequences of the uranium mining project known as Kuannersuit or Kvanefjeld in Southern Greenland. The planned open pit mining site is exploited by the company Greenland Minerals A/S, headquartered in Narsaq, Greenland (subsidiary of Greenland Minerals Ltd., domiciled in Australia) and is located on a mountain ridge in close vicinity of Inuit farming, hunting and fishing communities, including the town of Narsaq. Concerns have been raised over the lack of access to adequate information, failure to consult and seek the free, prior and informed consent of the local indigenous community, insufficient documentation and recognition of environmental risks of toxic and radioactive pollution and wastes and damage to the nearby UNESCO heritage listed site, Kujaata.
Alleged victims: 1300
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01 Jul 2021
    19 Apr 2021
    Australia
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • indigenous peoples
Information received concerning potential human rights violations and environmentally damaging consequences of the uranium mining project known as Kuannersuit or Kvanefjeld in Southern Greenland by Greenland Minerals Ltd, which is a mining company domiciled in your country. Its subsidiary, Greenland Minerals A/S, is headquartered in Narsaq, Greenland.
Alleged victims: 1300
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17 Jun 2021
    23 Mar 2021
    Sweden
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • migrants
  • poverty
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the long term and continuing exposure of residents in the city of Arica in northern Chile, to huge amounts of hazardous waste, containing toxic chemicals produced by a Swedish company called Boliden Mineral AB and deposited in vicinity of the community in 1984-1985.
Alleged victims: 2
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21 May 2021
    23 Mar 2021
    Chile
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • health
  • housing
  • migrants
  • poverty
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the long term and continuing exposure of residents in the city of Arica in northern Chile, to huge amounts of hazardous waste, containing toxic chemicals produced by a Swedish company called Boliden Mineral AB and deposited in vicinity of the community in 1984-1985.
Alleged victims: 2
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20 May 2021 (Ack.)
28 May 2021
28 May 2021 (Annex)
28 May 2021 (Annex)
28 May 2021 (Annex)
28 May 2021 (Annex)
28 May 2021 (Annex)
28 May 2021 (Annex)
28 May 2021 (Annex)
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28 May 2021 (Annex)
    23 Mar 2021
    Boliden Group
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • human rights defenders
  • migrants
  • poverty
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the long term and continuing exposure of residents in the city of Arica in northern Chile, to huge amounts of hazardous waste, containing toxic chemicals produced by a Swedish company called Boliden Mineral AB and deposited in vicinity of the community in 1984-1985.
Alleged victims: 2
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21 May 2021
    17 Mar 2021
    China
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
Information received concerning alleged violations of human rights related to the pollution, waste, and effects on climate change resulting from the operation of a number of coal powered plants operating or planned to operate in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Alleged victims: -
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27 May 2021
    17 Mar 2021
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
Information received concerning alleged violations of human rights related to the pollution, waste, and effects on climate change resulting from the operation of a number of coal powered plants operating or planned to operate in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Alleged victims: -
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    11 Mar 2021
    Thailand
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • food
  • indigenous peoples
  • poverty
Information received concerning the serious risks to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations in the context of the 2009 Montara Oil Spill in the Timor Sea.
Alleged victims: -
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16 Mar 2021
    11 Mar 2021
    PPT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP)
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • food
  • indigenous peoples
  • poverty
Information received concerning the serious risks to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations in the context of the 2009 Montara Oil Spill in the Timor Sea.
Alleged victims: -
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10 May 2021
    11 Mar 2021
    Indonesia
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • food
  • indigenous peoples
  • poverty
Information received concerning the serious risks to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations in the context of the 2009 Montara Oil Spill in the Timor Sea.
Alleged victims: -
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12 May 2021
    11 Mar 2021
    Australia
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • food
  • indigenous peoples
  • poverty
Information received concerning the serious risks to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations in the context of the 2009 Montara Oil Spill in the Timor Sea.
Alleged victims: -
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10 May 2021
    19 Feb 2021
    FG LA LLC
    JAL
  • racism
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Information we have received concerning allegations of environmental racism in Louisiana, specifically the industrialization of an area known by its residents as “Cancer Alley.”
Alleged victims: -
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    19 Feb 2021
    Colombia
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Preocupación relativa a la intención del Estado de Colombia de considerar de financiar y apoyar el fracking de combustibles fósiles, dada la profunda preocupación relacionada con los derechos humanos y la sostenibilidad, y subrayar que nuevas inversiones en fracking son incompatibles con la protección de los derechos humanos.
Alleged victims: -
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    16 Feb 2021
    United States of America
    JAL
  • racism
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning allegations of environmental racism in Louisiana, specifically the industrialization of an area known by its residents as “Cancer Alley.”
Alleged victims: -
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16 Mar 2022
    16 Feb 2021
    Formosa Plastics Corporations USA
    JAL
  • racism
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning allegations of environmental racism in Louisiana, specifically the industrialization of an area known by its residents as “Cancer Alley.”
Alleged victims: -
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    16 Feb 2021
    Formosa Plastic Corporation
    JAL
  • racism
  • African Descent
  • business
  • environment
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning allegations of environmental racism in Louisiana, specifically the industrialization of an area known by its residents as “Cancer Alley.”
Alleged victims: -
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    09 Feb 2021
    Germany
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning discussions in the German Federal Parliament on the adoption of a national law that prohibits the export of pesticides which do not have an approval or authorization in the European Union (EU) and/or Germany.
Alleged victims: -
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12 Apr 2021
    29 Jan 2021
    United States of America
    JAL
  • environment
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Information received regarding the impacts of the United States of America’s increased military presence in Guam and the failure to protect the indigenous Chamorro people from the loss of their traditional lands, territories, and resources
Alleged victims: 61000
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21 Oct 2021
    13 Jan 2021
    Japan
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • internally displaced persons
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the management of contaminated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS) by the Government of Japan and TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power) and the serious risks posed to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations, the grave consequences which nuclear contamination poses to the physical and mental health and wellbeing of affected populations, including children, recent developments concerning the lifting of a number of evacuation orders, resignation of highly contaminated areas as well as the lack of access to information, and lack of public consultation regarding data, envisaged solutions, past and future decisions affecting directly the wellbeing and human rights of concerned segments of the population.
Alleged victims: -
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11 Mar 2021
    07 Jan 2021
    United States of America
    JAL
  • executions
  • African Descent
  • arbitrary Detention
  • disability
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • minority issues
  • older persons
  • racism
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning allegations of police excessive use of force in response to the Black Lives Matter protests that took place in the city of Philadelphia during May-June 2020.
Alleged victims: 10
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12 Jan 2022
    23 Dec 2020
    ING Holdings
    JAL
  • housing
  • business
  • Cambodia
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
Information received regarding an urban development project carried out by ING Holdings that involves the reclassification and in-filling of the Tompoun/Cheung Ek wetlands, which are used for housing, fishing and farming by at least 1,000 families, in southern Phnom Penh, Khans Mean Chey and Dangkao, and Kandal province, near Ta Khmao city, without consultation with the affected families. Allegedly, not only does the project threaten the livelihoods and homes of these families, but it will also cause irreparable damage to the wetlands ecosystem, place more than a million people at increased risk of flooding and pollute the Mekong and Bassac rivers with untreated sewage and harmful pollutants posing serious risks for the communities living along the rivers and relying on them as a source of income and food.
Alleged victims: 1000
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    23 Dec 2020
    Cambodia
    JAL
  • housing
  • business
  • Cambodia
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning an urban development project involving the reclassification and in-filling of the Tompoun Cheung Ek wetlands, which are used for housing, fishing and farming by at least 1,000 families, in southern Phnom Penh, Khans Mean Chey and Dangkao, and Kandal province, near Ta Khmao city, without consultation with the affected families. Allegedly, not only does the project threaten the livelihoods and homes of these families, but it will also cause irreparable damage to the wetlands ecosystem, place more than a million people at increased risk of flooding and pollute the Mekong and Bassac rivers with untreated sewage and harmful pollutants posing serious risks for the communities living along the rivers and relying on them as a source of income and food.
Alleged victims: 1000
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17 Feb 2021
19 Feb 2021
    17 Dec 2020
    Colombia
    JUA
  • toxics and human rights
  • African Descent
  • environment
  • food
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
Preocupación relativa a la intención del Estado de Colombia de reactivar el Programa de Erradicación de Cultivos Ilícitos mediante aspersión aérea de herbicida glifosato (PECIG) y los riesgos relacionados para los derechos humanos y el medio ambiente. Estos hechos se estarían llevando a cabo en un contexto de violencia sistemática contra los pueblos indígenas y afrocolombianos y las personas defensoras de los derechos humanos que trabajan protegiendo el derecho a la salud y al medioambiente en el país.
Alleged victims: -
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23 Feb 2021
    14 Dec 2020
    Panama
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida sobre el derrame de petróleo del granelero MV Wakashio frente a las costas de Mauricio a partir del 25 de julio de 2020 y sus consecuencias.
Alleged victims: 1000
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15 Feb 2021
    14 Dec 2020
    Nagashiki Shipping Co Ltd
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the oil spill from the bulk carrier vessel MV Wakashio off the coast of Mauritius beginning on 25 July 2020 and its aftermath.
Alleged victims: 1000
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27 Feb 2021
    14 Dec 2020
    Mitsui OSK Lines
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the oil spill from the bulk carrier vessel MV Wakashio off the coast of Mauritius beginning on 25 July 2020 and its aftermath.
Alleged victims: 1000
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24 Feb 2021
    14 Dec 2020
    Mauritius
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the oil spill from the bulk carrier vessel MV Wakashio off the coast of Mauritius beginning on 25 July 2020 and its aftermath.
Alleged victims: 1000
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22 Feb 2021 (Ack.)
    14 Dec 2020
    Japan
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the oil spill from the bulk carrier vessel MV Wakashio off the coast of Mauritius beginning on 25 July 2020 and its aftermath.
Alleged victims: 1000
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15 Feb 2021
    16 Oct 2020
    United States of America
    JAL
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • African Descent
  • arbitrary Detention
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • racism
  • torture
Information received concerning allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement officials and the military against peaceful demonstrators over the past three months across the United States
Alleged victims: 1000
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    28 Sep 2020
    Honduras
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Preocupación relativa al Decreto Legislativo aprobado por el Congreso Nacional el 16 de junio de 2020 que interpreta los artículos 8, 11, 68 párrafo segundo, 69 y 92 literal c) del Decreto 104-93, de fecha 27 de mayo de 1993, que contiene la Ley General del Ambiente, para establecer que no está prohibida la importación, fabricación y/o reciclaje de las baterías de ácido o plomo, nuevas o de segunda mano, todo ello pendiente de la aprobación por el Gobierno de Su Excelencia.
Alleged victims: -
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    21 Sep 2020
    Other actors
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
Information received concerning the threat of an oil spill from the SAFER oil tanker, berthed off Yemen’s west coast.
Alleged victims: 1600000
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    09 Sep 2020
    Colombia
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • indigenous peoples
  • poverty
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida señalando que Colombia no ha tomado las medidas cautelares y correctivas suficientes para prevenir el impacto negativo en los derechos humanos de miembros del Resguardo Indígena Wayúu Provincial, ubicado en el municipio de Barrancas, La Guajira por los danos ambientales con afectos al aire y al agua causados por las actividades mineras de la mina El Cerrejón SA.
Alleged victims: 100
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06 Nov 2020 (Ack.)
04 Dec 2020
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
04 Dec 2020 (Annex)
    09 Sep 2020
    Cerrejon
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • indigenous peoples
  • poverty
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida señalando el impacto negativo en los derechos humanos de miembros del Resguardo Indígena wayúude Provincial, ubicado en el municipio de Barrancas, La Guajira por daños ambientales con efectos en el aire y el agua causados por las actividades mineras de su empresa, Cerrejón, propiedad de las empresas mineras BHP, Glencore y Anglo American. Asimismo, hemos recibido información que el gobierno de Colombia no ha tomado las medidas cautelares y correctivas suficientes para prevenir el mencionado impacto negativo.
Alleged victims: 100
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06 Nov 2020
    08 Sep 2020
    Italy
    JUA
  • housing
  • health
  • minority issues
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the allegations of imminent eviction of Area F of the Roma settlement Castel Romano “equipped village” in Rome.
Alleged victims: 96
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05 Nov 2020
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
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05 Nov 2020 (Annex)
    20 Jul 2020
    Papua New Guinea
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received regarding serious risks posed to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations, in the context of risk of failure of a proposed tailings dam, and other issues arising from the hydroelectric/tailings dam, mine, waste discharge and associated infrastructure on the proposed Frieda River gold and copper mine and associated tailings dam (“Sepik Development Project”) in Papua New Guinea.
Alleged victims: 430000
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    20 Jul 2020
    Highlands Frieda Limited
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received regarding serious risks posed to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations, in the context of risk of failure of a proposed tailings dam, and other issues arising from the hydroelectric/tailings dam, mine, waste discharge and associated infrastructure on the proposed Frieda River gold and copper mine and associated tailings dam (“Sepik Development Project”) in Papua New Guinea.
Alleged victims: 430000
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    20 Jul 2020
    Frieda River Limited
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received regarding serious risks posed to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations, in the context of risk of failure of a proposed tailings dam, and other issues arising from the hydroelectric/tailings dam, mine, waste discharge and associated infrastructure on the proposed Frieda River gold and copper mine and associated tailings dam (“Sepik Development Project”) in Papua New Guinea.
Alleged victims: 430000
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    20 Jul 2020
    China
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received regarding serious risks posed to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations, in the context of risk of failure of a proposed tailings dam, and other issues arising from the hydroelectric/tailings dam, mine, waste discharge and associated infrastructure on the proposed Frieda River gold and copper mine and associated tailings dam (“Sepik Development Project”) in Papua New Guinea.
Alleged victims: 430000
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23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020 (Annex)
    20 Jul 2020
    Canada
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received serious risks posed to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations, in the context of risk of failure of a proposed tailings dam, and other issues arising from the hydroelectric/tailings dam, mine, waste discharge and associated infrastructure on the proposed Frieda River gold and copper mine and associated tailings dam (“Sepik Development Project”) in Papua New Guinea.
Alleged victims: 430000
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17 Sep 2020
    20 Jul 2020
    Australia
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • development
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received regarding serious risks posed to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations, in the context of risk of failure of a proposed tailings dam, and other issues arising from the hydroelectric/tailings dam, mine, waste discharge and associated infrastructure on the proposed Frieda River gold and copper mine and associated tailings dam (“Sepik Development Project”) in Papua New Guinea.
Alleged victims: 430000
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16 Sep 2020
    13 Jul 2020
    Mr. Antonio Guterres
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the situation of workers at the United Nations facilities in the City of Knowledge in Panama City, reportedly exposed to toxic and otherwise hazardous elements inside these buildings.
Alleged victims: -
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02 Sep 2020
    23 Jun 2020
    United States of America
    JAL
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • arbitrary Detention
  • executions
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • international order
  • Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
  • terrorism
  • torture
  • Transitional justice
  • unilateral coercive measures
Information received concerning the implementation of policies and initiatives aimed at influencing the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Alleged victims: -
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    08 Jun 2020
    United States of America
    JAL
  • African Descent
  • arbitrary Detention
  • disability
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • health
  • housing
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • mercenaries
  • minority issues
  • older persons
  • poverty
  • racism
  • sexual orientation and gender identity
  • torture
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning several recent killings of people of African descent in apparently State-endorsed operations in the United States
Alleged victims: 3
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04 Aug 2020 (Ack.)
    28 Apr 2020
    Mr. Antonio Guterres
    JAL
  • poverty
  • African Descent
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • housing
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • racism
  • Transitional justice
  • water and sanitation
Information received regarding the continued denial of effective remedies to the victims of the 2010 cholera outbreak in Haiti.
Alleged victims: 829000
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26 Jun 2020
    28 Apr 2020
    Haiti
    JAL
  • poverty
  • African Descent
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • housing
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • racism
  • Transitional justice
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant le fait que les victimes de l'épidémie de choléra de 2010 en Haïti continuent de se voir refuser des recours efficaces.
Alleged victims: 829000
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    20 Apr 2020
    Japan
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • food
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • indigenous peoples
Information received relating to serious risks posed to the enjoyment of human rights of affected populations, in the context of contaminated water management at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS) by the Government of Japan and the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the significant delays occurred in the clean-up of the contaminated water and the reported likelihood of discharging contaminated water into ocean waters.
Alleged victims: -
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12 Jun 2020
    26 Mar 2020
    UNMIK
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Continuing dialogue with the UN leadership regarding the Trust Fund charged with implementing assistance projects, in the municipalities of North Mitrovica, South Mitrovica and Leposavić in Kosovo.
Alleged victims: -
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19 May 2020
    26 Mar 2020
    United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Continuing dialogue with the UN leadership regarding the Trust Fund charged with implementing assistance projects, in the municipalities of North Mitrovica, South Mitrovica and Leposavić in Kosovo.
Alleged victims: -
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    29 Jan 2020
    China
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
Information regarding the allegedly inappropriate use of chemical agents during demonstrations from June to December of 2019 in Hong Kong. These agents include hazardous substances such as tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls and irritating chemical constituents dispersed from water cannons and other mobile sprayers against protestors, journalists, human rights defenders, social workers, volunteer medics and other humanitarian workers. The Hong Kong Police Force (hereinafter HKPF) officers ensuring public order at the frontline of events have also been exposed. The allegations include the use of these chemical agents in the densely populated city of Hong Kong, in closed spaces, in close vicinity of schools, kindergartens and institutions housing sensitive segments of the population.
Alleged victims: -
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21 Apr 2020
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    22 Jan 2020
    Republic of Korea
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the “Ban Amendment” to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal.
Alleged victims: -
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    11 Nov 2019
    Switzerland
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Préoccupations relatives au projet de modification de l'ordonnance concernant l'exportation de pesticides interdits en Suisse « en raison de leurs effets sur la santé humaine ou sur l'environnement » (ORRChim ; RS 814.81).
Alleged victims: -
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17 Jan 2020
    31 Jul 2019
    Secretary-General UN
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
The letter is part of the ongoing engagement of the Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights with the Secretary General of the U.N. regarding the organization's responsibility towards victims of lead-poisoning in Kosovo, members of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities, including the Trust Fund which has been established to help the affected communities.
Alleged victims: 138
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04 Oct 2019
    15 Jul 2019
    Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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15 Jul 2021
    15 Jul 2019
    Uruguay
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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07 Aug 2019
    15 Jul 2019
    Trinidad and Tobago
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Suriname
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning the ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Saint Lucia
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning the ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Saint Kitts and Nevis
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Peru
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Paraguay
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Panama
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Nicaragua
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Mexico
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
La información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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24 Jan 2020
    15 Jul 2019
    Jamaica
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Honduras
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
La información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Haiti
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Informations concernant la ratification prioritaire de l' Accord régional sur l’accès à l’information, la participation publique et l’accès à la justice à propos des questions environnementales en Amérique latine et dans les Caraïbes (Accord Escazú).
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Guyana
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning the ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Guatemala
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información recibida en relación con la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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26 Aug 2019
    15 Jul 2019
    Grenada
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    El Salvador
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información relativa a la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Ecuador
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Dominican Republic
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información recibida en relación con la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Dominica
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Jul 2019
    Cuba
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información recibida en relación con la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
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    15 Jul 2019
    Costa Rica
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información recibida en relación con la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
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    15 Jul 2019
    Colombia
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información recibida en relación con la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
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    15 Jul 2019
    Chile
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información recibida en relación con la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
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    15 Jul 2019
    Brazil
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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26 Jul 2019
    15 Jul 2019
    Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información recibida en relación con la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
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    15 Jul 2019
    Belize
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
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    15 Jul 2019
    Barbados
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
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    15 Jul 2019
    Bahamas
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
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    15 Jul 2019
    Argentina
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Información recibida en relación con la ratificación del Acuerdo Regional sobre el Acceso a la Información, la Participación Pública y el Acceso a la Justicia en Asuntos Ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (Acuerdo de Escazú) como una cuestión de prioridad.
Alleged victims: -
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23 Jul 2019
    15 Jul 2019
    Antigua and Barbuda
    JOL
  • African Descent
  • business
  • development
  • disability
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • human rights defenders
  • internally displaced persons
  • international order
  • international solidarity
  • older persons
  • racism
  • water and sanitation
  • women in law and in practice
Information concerning ratification of the Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean (Escazú Agreement) as a matter of priority.
Alleged victims: -
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    20 Jun 2019
    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the current situation of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian families who between 1999 and 2013, during the Kosovo* conflict, were internally displaced and housed by the United Nations, in camps constructed on lead-contaminated toxic wasteland.
Alleged victims: 138
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    20 Jun 2019
    United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the current situation of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian families who between 1999 and 2013, during the Kosovo* conflict, were internally displaced and housed by the United Nations, in camps constructed on lead-contaminated toxic wasteland.
Alleged victims: 138
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    19 Jun 2019
    World Health Organisation
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the current situation of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian families who between 1999 and 2013, during the Kosovo* conflict, were internally displaced and housed by the United Nations, in camps constructed on lead-contaminated toxic wasteland.
Alleged victims: 138
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08 Oct 2019
    19 Jun 2019
    United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the current situation of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian families who between 1999 and 2013, during the Kosovo* conflict, were internally displaced and housed by the United Nations, in camps constructed on lead-contaminated toxic wasteland.
Alleged victims: 138
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    19 Jun 2019
    United Nations Development Programme
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the current situation of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian families who between 1999 and 2013, during the Kosovo* conflict, were internally displaced and housed by the United Nations, in camps constructed on lead-contaminated toxic wasteland.
Alleged victims: 138
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    19 Jun 2019
    UNICEF
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the current situation of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian families who between 1999 and 2013, during the Kosovo* conflict, were internally displaced and housed by the United Nations, in camps constructed on lead-contaminated toxic wasteland.
Alleged victims: 138
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    28 May 2019
    Viet Nam
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the “Ban Amendment” to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, designed to prohibit hazardous waste exports from Member States of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Union, and Liechtenstein, to developing countries.
Alleged victims: -
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    28 May 2019
    Senegal
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information reçue concernant l’amendement «d'interdiction» à la Convention de Bâle sur le contrôle des mouvements transfrontières de déchets dangereux et de leur élimination, visant à interdire toutes les exportations de déchets dangereux des États membres de l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques, l’Union Européenne, et le Liechtenstein, vers les pays en développement.
Alleged victims: -
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    28 May 2019
    Saint Kitts and Nevis
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the “Ban Amendment” to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, designed to prohibit hazardous waste exports from Member States of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Union, and Liechtenstein, to developing countries.
Alleged victims: -
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    28 May 2019
    Pakistan
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the “Ban Amendment” to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, designed to prohibit hazardous waste exports from Member States of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Union, and Liechtenstein, to developing countries.
Alleged victims: -
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    28 May 2019
    Cuba
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con la "Enmienda de Prohibición" del Convenio de Basilea sobre el Control de los Movimientos Transfronterizos de los Desechos Peligrosos y su Eliminación (en adelante referida como “la Enmienda de Prohibición”), destinada a prohibir la exportación de desechos peligrosos de los Estados miembros de la Organización de Cooperación y Desarrollo Económicos, de la Unión Europea y de Liechtenstein hacia países en desarrollo.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 May 2019
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information recue concernant l’amendement «d'interdiction» à la Convention de Bâle sur le contrôle des mouvements transfrontières de déchets dangereux et de leur élimination, visant à interdire toutes les exportations de déchets dangereux des États membres de l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques, l’Union Européenne, et le Liechtenstein, vers les pays en développement.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 May 2019
    Croatia
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the “Ban Amendment” to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, designed to prohibit hazardous waste exports from Member States of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Union, and Liechtenstein, to developing countries.
Alleged victims: -
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24 Jun 2019
    27 May 2019
    Costa Rica
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Información recibida en relación con la "Enmienda de prohibición" del Convenio de Basilea sobre el control de los Movimientos Transfronterizos de los Desechos Peligrosos y su Eliminación (en adelante referida como “la Enmienda de Prohibición”), destinada a prohibir la exportación de desechos peligrosos de los Estados miembros de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos, y de la Unión Europea y de Liechtenstein hacia países en desarrollo.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 May 2019
    Comoros
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant l’amendement «d'interdiction» à la Convention de Bâle sur le contrôle des mouvements transfrontières de déchets dangereux et de leur élimination, visant à interdire toutes les exportations de déchets dangereux des États membres de l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques, l’Union Européenne, et le Liechtenstein, vers les pays en développement.
Alleged victims: -
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    27 May 2019
    Brazil
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the “Ban Amendment” to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, designed to prohibit hazardous waste exports from Member States of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Union, and Liechtenstein, to developing countries.
Alleged victims: -
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26 Jul 2019
    27 May 2019
    Bahamas
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the “Ban Amendment” to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, designed to prohibit hazardous waste exports from Member States of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and the European Union, and Liechtenstein, to developing countries.
Alleged victims: -
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    11 Apr 2019
    Permanent Delegation of the European Union
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received regarding the Draft Commission Regulation amending, for the purposes of a 14th Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress (ATP), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation), specifically with regard to a proposed amendment of Annexes II and III to the CLP Regulation by defining specific labelling obligation for mixtures containing titanium dioxide and its potential implications for the rights to health and information in EU Member States.
Alleged victims: -
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    15 Mar 2019
    United States of America
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning exposure of residents of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, to toxic chemicals resulting from the disposal of coal combustion residuals.
Alleged victims: -
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13 Sep 2019
    15 Mar 2019
    AES Puerto Rico, LP
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning exposure of residents of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, to toxic chemicals resulting from the disposal of coal combustion residuals.
Alleged victims: -
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    01 Mar 2019
    India
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
Information received concerning the human rights implications of exposure to asbestos from an asbestos fibre cement factory and dumping of asbestos waste in the village of Kymore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Alleged victims: -
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    01 Mar 2019
    Everest Industries Limited
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • health
Information received concerning the human rights implications of exposure to asbestos from an asbestos fibre cement factory and dumping of asbestos waste in the village of Kymore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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    01 Mar 2019
    Etex
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • health
Information received concerning the human rights implications of exposure to asbestos from an asbestos fibre cement factory and dumping of asbestos waste in the village of Kymore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Alleged victims: -
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    01 Mar 2019
    Belgium
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
Information received concerning the human rights implications of exposure to asbestos from an asbestos fibre cement factory and dumping of asbestos waste in the village of Kymore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Alleged victims: -
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12 Apr 2019 (Ack.)
05 Jun 2019
    13 Feb 2019
    Philippines
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the failure of the Government of the Philippines to protect the human rights of the indigenous peoples and local communities living near Dipidio, Nueva Vizcaya Province, and the overall environmental degradation in this region, which are resulting from the exploitation of a gold and copper mine by OceanaGold Corporation, an Australia-based mining company.
Alleged victims: -
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15 Feb 2019 (Ack.)
    13 Feb 2019
    OceanaGold Corporation
    JAL
  • environment
  • business
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the adverse human rights impacts that your company has contributed to in Didipio, Nueva Vizcava Province, in the Philippines, including with regard to the human rights of indigenous peoples residing in the region and the overall environmental degradation.
Alleged victims: -
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21 Feb 2019 (Ack.)
12 Apr 2019
    13 Feb 2019
    Australia
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • housing
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the failure of the Government of the Philippines to protect the human rights of the indigenous peoples and local communities living near Dipidio, Nueva Vizcaya Province
Alleged victims: -
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04 Apr 2019
    06 Feb 2019
    Indonesia
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the alleged failure to protect against human rights abuses linked to coal mining operations in East Kalimantan Province, including violations of rights to life, to water and sanitation, to food, and to a clean and safe environment. We would also like to bring your attention information concerning alleged harassment and attacks against JATAM (Mining Advocacy Network), an environmental non-governmental organisation, for denouncing this situation.
Alleged victims: 31
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01 Nov 2019
    28 Jan 2019
    France
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant les conséquences persistantes du programme des essais nucléaires menés par la République française en Polynésie française entre 1966 et 1996 et les violations des droits de l'homme présumées que les populations locales ont subies et continuent de subir en raison de ce programme, notamment le droit à la vie, le droit à la santé, les droits de l'enfant, le droit à l’information et aux remèdes judicaires.
Alleged victims: -
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    23 Nov 2018
    Secretary-General UN
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received regarding the operation and funding of the Trust Fund established in July 2017 and charged with implementing community-based assistance projects in several municipalities of Kosovo.
Alleged victims: 138
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24 Dec 2018
    13 Nov 2018
    Republic of Korea
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the use of hazardous chemical products in humidifier sterilizers
Alleged victims: 6000
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10 Apr 2019
    17 Oct 2018
    Vale
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the the renewed agreement of 25 June 2018 that Samarco Mining S.A., Vale S.A. and Australia-based BHP Billiton signed with the Federal Government and the State Governments of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo regarding socioeconomic and environmental reparations necessitated by the 2015 Doce River disaster.
Alleged victims: -
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    17 Oct 2018
    Samarco
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the renewed agreement of 25 June 2018 that Samarco Mining S.A., Vale S.A. and Australia-based BHP Billiton signed with the Federal Government and the State Governments of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo regarding socioeconomic and environmental reparations necessitated by the 2015 Doce River disaster.
Alleged victims: -
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    17 Oct 2018
    Renova Foundation
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the renewed agreement of 25 June 2018 that Samarco Mining S.A., Vale S.A. and Australia-based BHP Billiton signed with the Federal Government and the State Governments of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo regarding socioeconomic and environmental reparations necessitated by the 2015 Doce River disaster.
Alleged victims: -
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18 Oct 2018 (Ack.)
16 Jan 2019
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    17 Oct 2018
    NHP Billiton
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the renewed agreement of 25 June 2018 on funding as well as socioeconomic and environmental reparations resulted from the 2015 Doce river disaster that Samarco Mining S.A., Vale S.A. and Australia-based BHP Billiton signed with the Federal Government and the State Governments of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo on 25 June 2018regarding socioeconomic and environmental reparations necessitated by the 2015 Doce River disaster.
Alleged victims: -
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    17 Oct 2018
    Australia
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the renewed agreement of 25 June 2018 that Samarco Mining S.A., Vale S.A. and Australia-based BHP Billiton signed with the Federal Government and the State Governments of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo regarding socioeconomic and environmental reparations necessitated by the 2015 Doce River disaster.
Alleged victims: -
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30 Nov 2018
    05 Sep 2018
    Japan
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • internally displaced persons
Information received concerning issues faced by evacuees (also “internally displaced persons”) under the ongoing decontamination and resettlement program in the Fukushima Prefecture of Japan and the existing and potential risks to which they are exposed to as a result of lifting the evacuation orders.
Alleged victims: -
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05 Nov 2018
    05 Sep 2018
    Brazil
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • environment
  • health
  • indigenous peoples
  • business
Information received concerning the renewed agreement of 25 June 2018 that Samarco Mining S.A., Vale S.A. and BHP Billiton signed with the Federal Government and the State Governments of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo regarding socioeconomic and environmental reparations necessitated by the 2015 Doce River disaster.
Alleged victims: -
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16 Nov 2018
16 Nov 2018 (Annex)
    03 Sep 2018
    Mexico
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the construction of a new tailings dam by the company Buenavista del Cobre, S.A. de C.V in Cananea, Sonora
Alleged victims: -
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    12 Jul 2018
    Kazakhstan
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged violation of the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of 25 children, former residents of Berezovka village of Kazakhstan.
Alleged victims: 25
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03 Oct 2018
    04 Jul 2018
    Mexico
    JAL
  • arbitrary Detention
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • water and sanitation
  • racism
En este contexto, quisiéramos señalar a la atención urgente del Gobierno de Su Excelencia la información que hemos recibido con relación a las condenas de seis defensores del medio ambiente por el presunto homicidio de un empresario español en 2003, quienes habrían trabajado activamente por y en la defensa del derecho al agua de la comunidad indígena de San Pedro Tlanixco, Estado de México.
Alleged victims: 6
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18 Oct 2018
    28 Jun 2018
    Japan
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning issues faced by workers employed in the ongoing decontamination and resettlement programme in the Fukushima Prefecture of Japan, more particularly, the existing and potential risks to which they are exposed to, inconsistencies in the monitoring and implementation of guidelines aimed at protecting their security and required working conditions, reported consistent violations of their labour rights and their right to health, including unsatisfactory levels of health and security safeguards in place.
Alleged victims: 77000
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17 Aug 2018
    26 Jun 2018
    Russian Copper Company (RMK)
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning potentially grave detrimental effects of the Tominsk Ore Mining and Processing Integrated Plant (Tominsk GOK) on the environment and health of communities in the Chelyabinsk region; constraints on freedom of expression, access to information and public participation in the context of the approval of the project; and threats and intimidation against environmental human rights defender, Sergey Belogorokhov, of “STOP GOK”.
Alleged victims: 1
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27 Aug 2018
    26 Jun 2018
    Junfield Group S.A.
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • racism
Informacion recivida en relación con las alegaciones de secuestro y de amenazas contra los defensores de derechos humanos; el Sr. Yaku Pérez Guartambel, el Sr. Mario Gonzalo, el Sr. Fárez Ramón, el Sr. Víctor Hernández Siavichay y el Sr. Manuel Gayllas, debido a su trabajo en defensa de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y el derecho al medioambiente sano en el contexto de las actividades mineras en la región de Cuenca.
Alleged victims: 5
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    26 Jun 2018
    Junefiled Mineral Resources Holding Limited
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • racism
Information received concerning in relation to allegations of kidnapping and threats against the human rights defenders Mr. Yaku Pérez Guartambel, Mr. Mario Gonzalo, Mr. Fárez Ramón, Mr. Víctor Hernández Siavichay and Mr. Manuel Gayllas, due to their work defending indigenous people rights and the rights to health environmental and to safe water in the context of a China-based mining company activities, Junefiled Mineral Resources Holding Limited.
Alleged victims: 5
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    26 Jun 2018
    Ecuador
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • racism
  • toxics and human rights
Informacion recivida en relación con las alegaciones del secuestro y las amenazas contra los defensores de derechos humanos el Sr. Yaku Pérez Guartambel, Sr. Mario Gonzalo, Sr. Fárez Ramon, Sr. Víctor Hernández Siavichay y Sr. Manuel Gayllas, debido a su trabajo en defensa de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y el derecho al medioambiente sano en el contexto de las actividades mineras en la región de Cuenca.
Alleged victims: 5
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07 Sep 2018
    26 Jun 2018
    China
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • racism
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning allegations of kidnapping and threats against the human rights defenders Mr. Yaku Pérez Guartambel, Mr. Mario Gonzalo, Mr. Fárez Ramon, Mr. Víctor Hernández Siavichay and Mr. Manuel Gayllas, due to their work defending indigenous people rights and the rights to health environmental and to safe water in the context of a China-based mining company activities, Junefiled Mineral Resources Holding Limited.
Alleged victims: 5
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15 Aug 2018
    13 Jun 2018
    Switzerland
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • water and sanitation
Informations reçues concernant la contamination environnementale et l’exposition continue d’êtres humains à d’extrêmement hautes quantités de métaux lourds dans le Département de Pasco. Les dommages seraient la conséquence de décennies d’activités minières dans la région, qui sont encore opérées aujourd'hui, à travers la société Volcan Compania Minera SAA, aggravant la situation.
Alleged victims: -
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03 Aug 2018
    13 Jun 2018
    Brazil
    JOL
  • environment
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the Project of Law (PL), 6.299/2002 which amends Law No. 7.802 of 11 July 1989, which deals with the research, experimentation, production, packaging and labeling, transportation, storage, commercialization, commercial advertisement, use, import, export, final destination of wastes as well as packaging, registration, classification, control, inspection and inspection of pesticides. The referred amendments would significantly weaken the criteria for approving the experimental and commercial use of pesticides, posing threats to a number of human rights.
Alleged victims: -
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28 Aug 2018
    12 Jun 2018
    Volcan Compania Minera SAA
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con la contaminación ambiental y la exposición humana continua a extremadamente altas cantidades de metales pesados en el Departamento de Pasco. Los daños serían consecuencia de décadas de actividades de minería en la región y que prosiguen al día de hoy, agravando la situacion.
Alleged victims: -
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    12 Jun 2018
    Glencore
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning environmental pollution and human exposure to extremely high amounts of heavy metals in the Department of Pasco.
Alleged victims: -
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22 Aug 2018
    07 Jun 2018
    Russian Federation
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning potentially grave detrimental effects of the Tominsk Ore Mining and Processing Integrated Plant (Tominsk GOK) on the environment of the Chelyabinsk region; constraints on freedom of expression, access to information and public participation in the context of the approval of the project; and threats and intimidation against environmental human rights defender, Sergey Belogorokhov, of “STOP GOK”.
Alleged victims: 1
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22 Aug 2018
    05 Jun 2018
    Ecuador
    JAL
  • arbitrary Detention
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • indigenous peoples
  • business
Información recibida acerca de presuntas investigaciones ilegales, faltas al debido proceso judicial, amenazas, intimidaciones y agresiones contra tres líderes indígenas y defensores de los derechos humanos medioambientales: Sr. Agustín Wachapá, Sr. José "Pepe" Acacho, Sra. Patricia Gualinga.
Alleged victims: 3
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14 Jun 2018 (Ack.)
06 Aug 2018
    30 May 2018
    United States of America
    JAL
  • business
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • slavery
Information received concerning the alleged unsafe working conditions at Catcher Technology’s factory in Suqian, northern Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China, and the implications for the human rights of the affected workers.
Alleged victims: -
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    30 May 2018
    China
    JAL
  • business
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • slavery
Information received concerning the alleged unsafe working conditions at Catcher Technology’s factory in Suqian, northern Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China, and the implications for the human rights of the affected workers.
Alleged victims: -
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19 Jul 2018
    30 May 2018
    Catcher Technology Co. Limited
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • slavery
Information received concerning the alleged unsafe working conditions at Catcher Technology’s factory in Suqian, northern Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China, and the implications for the human rights of the affected workers.
Alleged victims: -
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    30 May 2018
    Apple Inc.
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • slavery
Information received concerning the alleged unsafe working conditions at Catcher Technology’s factory in Suqian, northern Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China, and the implications for the human rights of the affected workers.
Alleged victims: -
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08 Jun 2018
    29 May 2018
    Vedanta Resources
    JUA
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the killing of 12 demonstrators following excessive use of force by Police in the district of Tuticorin, State of Tamil Nadu, during a protest demanding the closure of the Sterlite Copper Smelting Plant and revocation of the proposed extension of its capacity. The protests took place in the context of the wide dissatisfaction with the alleged air pollution and groundwater contamination caused by the copper smelter plant in Tuticorin.
Alleged victims: 10
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    29 May 2018
    Vedanta Limited
    JUA
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the killing of 12 demonstrators following excessive use of force by Police in the district of Tuticorin, State of Tamil Nadu, during a protest demanding the closure of the Sterlite Copper Smelting Plant and revocation of the proposed extension of its capacity. The protests took place in the context of the wide dissatisfaction with the alleged air pollution and groundwater contamination caused by the copper smelter plant in Tuticorin.
Alleged victims: 10
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    29 May 2018
    United States of America
    JAL
  • environment
  • food
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning exposure of the local community on the island of Vieques, a municipality of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, to toxic chemicals resulting from military activities of the U.S. Navy, and subsequent cleanup efforts.
Alleged victims: -
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    29 May 2018
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JUA
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • water and sanitation
In this connection, we would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information we have received concerning the killing of 11 demonstrators following excessive use of force by Police in the district of Tuticorin, State of Tamil Nadu, during a protest demanding the closure of the Sterlite Copper Smelting Plant, subsidiary of the British company Vedanta Ressources. We would also like to bring your attention to the alleged air pollution and groundwater contamination caused by the copper smelter plant in Tuticorin, which triggered the protest, following the announcement of the extension of the copper plant.
Alleged victims: 10
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24 Jul 2018
    29 May 2018
    Sterlite Copper
    JUA
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the In this connection, we would like to bring to your attention information we have received concerning the killing of 12 demonstrators following excessive use of force by Police in the district of Tuticorin, State of Tamil Nadu, during a protest demanding the closure of the Sterlite Copper Smelting Plant and revocation of the proposed extension of its capacity. The protests took place in the context of the wide dissatisfaction with the alleged air pollution and groundwater contamination caused by the copper smelter plant in Tuticorin.
Alleged victims: 10
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    29 May 2018
    India
    JUA
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
  • water and sanitation
In this connection, we would like to bring to the attention of your Excellency’s Government information we have received concerning the killing of 10 demonstrators in police fire in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, during the protest against the extension of the Sterlite Copper Smelting Plant. We would also like to bring your attention to the alleged air pollution and groundwater contamination caused by the copper smelter plant in Tuticorin, which triggered the protest, following the announcement of the extension of the copper plant.
Alleged victims: 10
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30 Dec 2019
    28 May 2018
    Peru
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con la contaminación ambiental y la exposición humana continua a extremadamente altas cantidades de metales pesados en el Departamento de Pasco. Los daños serían consecuencia de décadas de actividades de minería en la región y que prosiguen al día de hoy, agravando la situacion.
Alleged victims: -
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    25 May 2018
    Kenya
    JUA
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning alleged threats, intimidation and assaults against environmental human rights defenders - Mr. Alfred Ogola, Ms. Anastacia Nambo, Mr. Wilfred Kamencu and Ms. Kavumi Munga in relation to their involvement in the Owino Uhuru class action ligitation challenging the government and a local battery smelter under Aricle 42 of the Kenyan Constutiton which gurantees the right to a clean and healthy environment.
Alleged victims: 11
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    23 May 2018
    PT Petramina
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
Information received concerning alleged violation of the rights to life, to health, and to a clean and safe environment, of coastal residents resulting from burning, exposure to toxic fumes and smoke, and contamination resulting from an oil spill on the Balikpapan Bay in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Alleged victims: -
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    23 May 2018
    Indonesia
    JAL
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • business
Information received concerning alleged violation of the rights to life, to health, and to a clean and safe environment, of coastal residents resulting from burning, exposure to toxic fumes and smoke, and contamination resulting from an oil spill on the Balikpapan Bay in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Alleged victims: -
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24 May 2018 (Ack.)
19 Jul 2018
    22 May 2018
    Zimbabwe
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • food
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while engaging in tobacco farming in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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20 Jul 2018 (Ack.)
07 Nov 2018
    22 May 2018
    Universal Corporation
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland, and the alleged responsibility of your company as one involved in tobacco farming in Zimbabwe.
Alleged victims: -
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22 Jul 2018
    22 May 2018
    United States of America
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • food
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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    22 May 2018
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • food
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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24 Jul 2018
    22 May 2018
    United Arab Emirates
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • food
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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    22 May 2018
    Switzerland
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • food
  • slavery
Informations reçues concernant des allégations de violations des droits de l'homme résultant de l'exposition des travailleurs y compris les enfants, à des produits chimiques toxiques en travaillant dans les plantations de tabac au Zimbabwe, plus précisément dans la région de Mashonaland Ouest, du Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, et du Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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    22 May 2018
    Premium Tobacco International DMCC
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland, and the alleged responsibility of your company as one involved in tobacco farming in Zimbabwe
Alleged victims: -
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09 Jul 2018
    22 May 2018
    Northern Tobacco (Private) Limited
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland, and the alleged responsibility of your company as one involved in tobacco farming in Zimbabwe.
Alleged victims: -
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09 Jul 2018
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09 Jul 2018
    22 May 2018
    Japan Tobacco Inc.
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland, and the alleged responsibility of your company as one involved in tobacco farming in Zimbabwe
Alleged victims: -
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19 Jul 2018
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30 Jul 2019
    22 May 2018
    Japan
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • food
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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20 Jul 2018
    22 May 2018
    Imperial Brands PLC
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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29 Jun 2018
    22 May 2018
    Germany
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • food
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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20 Jul 2018
    22 May 2018
    Contraf Nicotex Tobacco GmbH (CNT)
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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    22 May 2018
    China National Tobacco Corporation
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland, and the alleged responsibility of your company as one involved in tobacco farming in Zimbabwe.
Alleged victims: -
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    22 May 2018
    China
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • food
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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19 Jul 2018
    22 May 2018
    Chidziva Tobbaco Processors (Private) Limited
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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    22 May 2018
    British American Tobacco P.L.C.
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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14 Jun 2018
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    22 May 2018
    Alliance One International, Inc.
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
  • slavery
Information received concerning alleged human rights violations resulting from exposure of workers including children, to toxic chemicals while working in tobacco farms in Zimbabwe, specifically in Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland.
Alleged victims: -
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24 Jul 2018
    07 May 2018
    Lebanon
    JAL
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
Information received concerning alleged ineffective action to address persistent and widespread open burning of waste including toxic waste in Lebanon and reportedly inadequate collection or monitoring of information with regard to its health effects.
Alleged victims: -
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    11 Apr 2018
    Madagascar
    JAL
  • arbitrary Detention
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Informations reçues concernant la condamnation de M. Clovis Razafimalala et de M. Rajoany Raleva à Madagascar pour leurs activités légitimes protégeant les droits de l’homme, dont le droit à l’environnement.
Alleged victims: 2
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    06 Apr 2018
    Indonesia
    JAL
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the sentencing of environmental human rights defender, Heri Budiawan, for crimes against state security in East Java, as well as of land rights defenders, Messrs. Nur Aziz, Sutrisno Rusmin and Mujiono, for illegal logging and destruction of the forest land in Central Java.
Alleged victims: 4
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    06 Apr 2018
    Groupe Lactalis
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • food
  • health
Informations reçues concernant les rapports récents relatifs à une survenue de cas de salmonellose chez des nourrissons, liée à la contamination par la Salmonella Agona de produits pour nourrissons fabriqués par Lactalis Nutrition Santé, une division du Groupe Lactalis spécialisée dans les produits de nutrition infantile, clinique et sport, basé en France.
Alleged victims: -
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    06 Apr 2018
    France
    JAL
  • business
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
Informations reçues concernant les rapports récents relatifs à la survenue de cas de salmonellose chez des nourrissons, liée à la contamination par Salmonella Agona de produits pour nourrissons fabriqués par Lactalis Nutrition Santé, une division du Groupe Lactalis spécialisée dans les produits de nutrition infantile, clinique et sport, basé en France.
Alleged victims: -
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    05 Apr 2018
    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    JAL
  • business
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
Information received regarding the alleged exposure of women workers to hazardous substances and inadequate working conditions in two Samsung Electronic factories based in Vietnam and the alleged intimidation of health and environmental advocates by Samsung Electronics.
Alleged victims: -
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    16 Mar 2018
    Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • freedom of opinion and expression
Information received concerning the exposure of female workers to hazardous substances and inadequate working conditions in two Samsung Electronics factories based in Vietnam and the alleged intimidation of advocates by Samsung Electronics and public authorities.
Alleged victims: -
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20 Mar 2018
09 May 2018
    21 Feb 2018
    Viet Nam
    JUA
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning the conviction and sentencing of Hoang Duc Binh and Nguyen Nam Phong
Alleged victims: 2
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25 Apr 2018
    21 Feb 2018
    Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    JUA
  • arbitrary Detention
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning the arbitrary arrest and detention of seven environmental human rights defenders, as well as the suspicious death of Mr. Kavous Seyed Emami while in detention in Evin prison, in relation to their environmental work.
Alleged victims: 1
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    07 Feb 2018
    Odebrecht S.A.
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Information received concerning the alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship owned by a partnership based in the United Kingdom between A.P. Moeller Maersk (headquarted in Denmark) and Odebrecht (headquarted in Brazil) and containing hazardous substances and wastes, which arrived in August 2016 in Chittagong, Bangladesh for dismantling.
Alleged victims: -
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07 Apr 2018
    07 Feb 2018
    Maesrk Line
    JAL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Information received concerning the alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship owned by a partnership between based in the United Kingdom between A.P. Moeller Maersk (headquarted in Denmark) and a Odebrecht (headquarted in Brazil) and containing hazardous substances and wastes, which arrived in August 2016 in Chittagong, Bangladesh for dismantling.
Alleged victims: -
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09 Feb 2018 (Ack.)
20 Mar 2018
    06 Feb 2018
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JOL
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning the situation of human rights defenders Mr. Elias de Souza, Ms. Vanessa Rosa dos Santos, Mr. Reginaldo Rosa dos Santos, Mr. Lúcio Guerra Júnio, Ms. Partícia Generoso, and Mr. Lúcio da Silva Pimenta, as well as their families, some of whom have been subjected to acts of intimidation and death threats, allegedly for having brought legal proceedings to question the legality of a public hearing for the expansion of the mining project Minas-Rio, and ultimately suspending the hearing.
Alleged victims: 6
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30 Apr 2018
    06 Feb 2018
    Anglo American
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning the situation of human rights defenders Mr. Elias de Souza, Ms. Vanessa Rosa dos Santos, Mr. Reginaldo Rosa dos Santos, Mr. Lúcio Guerra Júnio, Ms. Partícia Generoso, and Mr. Lúcio da Silva Pimenta, as well as their families, some of whom have been subjected to acts of intimidation and death threats, allegedly for having brought legal proceedings to question the legality of a public hearing for the expansion of the mining project Minas-Rio, and ultimately suspending the hearing.
Alleged victims: 6
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24 May 2018
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24 May 2018
    31 Jan 2018
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship owned by a partnership based in the United Kingdom between a Danish and a Brazilian company and containing hazardous substances and wastes, which arrived in August 2016 in Chittagong, Bangladesh for dismantling.
Alleged victims: -
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20 Apr 2018
    31 Jan 2018
    Denmark
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship owned by a partnership between a Danish and a Brazilian company and containing hazardous substances and wastes, which arrived in August 2016 in Chittagong, Bangladesh for dismantling.
Alleged victims: -
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09 Apr 2018
    31 Jan 2018
    Brazil
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship owned by a partnership between a Danish and a Brazilian company and containing hazardous substances and wastes, which arrived in August 2016 in Chittagong, Bangladesh for dismantling.
Alleged victims: -
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04 Apr 2018 (Annex)
    31 Jan 2018
    Bangladesh
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship owned by a partnership based in the United Kingdom between a Danish and a Brazilian company and containing hazardous substances and wastes, which arrived in August 2016 in Chittagong, Bangladesh for dismantling.
Alleged victims: -
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    11 Jan 2018
    Viet Nam
    JAL
  • business
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the alleged exposure of female workers to hazardous substances and inadequate working conditions in two Samsung Electronics factories based in Vietnam and the alleged intimidation of advocates by Samsung Electronics and public authorities.
Alleged victims: -
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11 Apr 2018
    03 Jan 2018
    Philippines
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the implications for the human rights of rural workers and communities living in areas affected by the persistent use of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) in Davao del Sur, South Cotabato, Agusan del Sur and Bukidnon in the province of Mindanao.
Alleged victims: -
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    20 Nov 2017
    Brazil
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • executions
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
Information information we have received concerning acts of intimidation and threats against human right defenders Elias de Souza, Vanessa Rosa dos Santos, Reginaldo Rosa dos Santos, Lúcio Guerra Júnior, Patrícia Generoso, and Lúcio da Silva Pimenta, as well as their families, allegedly in relation to having brought legal proceedings to question the legality of a public hearing for the expansion of the mining project Minas-Rio, and ultimately suspending the hearing.
Alleged victims: 6
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23 Mar 2018
    09 Nov 2017
    Ukraine
    JOL
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the recent shelling of facilities containing toxic chemicals and the potential disruption of water treatment and supply infrastructure during military hostilities in the region of Donetsk.
Alleged victims: 1250000
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    12 Jul 2017
    Peru
    JOL
  • toxics and human rights
  • indigenous peoples
Información recibida sobre la situación actual de la solicitud de un nuevo proceso de consulta antes de que se conceda un nuevo contrato de licencia de exploración y explotación, por un periodo de 30 años, del llamado Lote 192 en el Departamento de Loreto.
Alleged victims: -
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    20 Mar 2017
    Japan
    JUA
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • internally displaced persons
Information received concerning the decision of the Government of Japan to lift, by March 2017, evacuation orders relating to areas in Fukushima where radiation levels allegedly remain high.
Alleged victims: -
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08 Jun 2017
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    16 Mar 2017
    Viet Nam
    JUA
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning allegations of excessive use of force by the police against peaceful demonstrators, including environmental human rights defenders as well as arrests and other undue restrictions imposed on them, while they were on their way to Ha Tinh province, in order to file complaints against Formosa Plastics.
Alleged victims: 19
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26 Jul 2017 (Annex)
    03 Mar 2017
    Italy
    JUA
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
Informations reçues concernant l’augmentation alléguée du taux de mortalité lié au cancer, des enfants vivant dans la région de la Campanie, et plus particulièrement dans la zone autrement connue sous le nom de la «Terre des feux».
Alleged victims: 8
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21 Mar 2017
    24 Feb 2017
    Viet Nam
    JUA
  • environment
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning alleged arbitrary arrest and detention of Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, an environmental human rights defender and blogger, also known as ‘Mother Mushroom’, which appear to be linked to her legitimate activities advocating for environmental and human rights in Viet Nam.
Alleged victims: 1
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    23 Feb 2017
    Kenya
    JUA
  • environment
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • toxics and human rights
  • human rights defenders
Information received concerning alleged threats, intimidation and assaults against four environmental human rights defenders and their family members.
Alleged victims: 4
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    09 Nov 2016
    Indonesia
    JAL
  • business
  • environment
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
Information received concerning the negative health impacts of persistent hazardous levels of smoke pollution across much of Equatorial Asia due to forest fires in Indonesia and especially increased effects after the extreme haze event of 2015.
Alleged victims: -
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27 Apr 2017
    07 Oct 2016
    Mexico
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • health
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con los niveles alarmantes de metales pesados en el agua para consumo humano y agua de riego en distintos puntos de la cuenca del río Sonora, y el alto riesgo de contaminación ambiental y de afectación para la salud de los habitantes de esta cuenca, así como la falta de resarcimiento de los daños por parte de la compañía minera Grupo México.
Alleged victims: -
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07 Dec 2016
    07 Oct 2016
    Grupo México
    JOL
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
  • health
  • water and sanitation
Información recibida en relación con los niveles alarmantes de metales pesados en el agua para consumo humano y agua de riego en distintos puntos de la cuenca del río Sonora, y el alto riesgo de contaminación ambiental y de afectación para la salud de los habitantes de esta cuenca, así como la falta de resarcimiento de los daños por parte de la compañía minera Grupo México.
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07 Dec 2016
    25 Jul 2016
    Unilever PLC
    OL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the recent settlement reached between Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) and their former workers of their thermometer factory in Kodaikanal.
Alleged victims: 591
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    25 Jul 2016
    India
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Information received concerning the recent settlement reached between Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) and the former workers of their thermometer factory in Kodaikanal.
Alleged victims: 591
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    30 Jun 2016
    Brazil
    JAL
  • business
  • toxics and human rights
  • indigenous peoples
  • water and sanitation
Information received concerning the process and substance of the agreement that Samarco Mining S.A. and its parent companies Vale S.A. and BHP Billiton Brazil Ltda signed with the Federal Government and the State Governments of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo on 2 March 2016, ratified by the Brazilian Federal Court of Appeal on 5 May 2016, concerning the restoration of the environment and communities affected by the collapse, on 5 November 2015, of the Fundão tailing dam in Mariana in the state of Minas Gerais, which released an estimated 62 million tons of iron ore waste into the Rio Doce.
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30 Aug 2016
    02 Jun 2016
    Guatemala
    JUA
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
Información recibida en relación con las supuestas amenazas e intimidación contra la jueza Karla Damaris Hernández García, magistrada titular del Juzgado Pluripersonal de Primera Instancia Penal, Narcoactividad y Delitos contra el Medio Ambiente del departamento de Petén, y defensora de derechos humanos.
Alleged victims: 1
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22 Nov 2016
    18 Mar 2016
    Honduras
    JUA
  • human rights defenders
  • executions
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
Alegaciones de asesinato de un defensor de derechos humanos. Según la información recibida, el 15 de marzo 2016, el Sr. Nelson García, dirigente del Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras (COPINH), fue asesinado en Rio Lindo, oeste del departamento de Cortés, de disparos en el rostro por sujetos desconocidos. Se expresa profunda preocupación por el asesinato del Sr. García y por la vida e integridad física de los integrantes del COPINH y sus familiares que han sufrido una escalada en las amenazas e intimidación las últimas semanas. La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos había otorgado medidas cautelares para los miembros de COPINH y se expresa preocupación ante la falta de eficacia de estas medidas.
Alleged victims: 1
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01 Apr 2016
    03 Mar 2016
    Nigeria
    JUA
  • toxics and human rights
  • environment
Alleged abduction of the spouse of a well-known environmental and human rights defender. According to the information received, on 22 February 2016, Ms. Justina Ojo, the wife of Mr. Godwin Ojo, the Executive Director of Environmental Rights Action – Friends of the Earth Nigeria, a human rights and environmental non-governmental organization, was abducted at gunpoint by unknown gunmen in front of her home in Benin. On 26 February 2016, Ms. Ojo was released; however, as she had been blind folded with her hands tied during her abduction, she was not able to identify the abductors. It is alleged that the kidnapping was politically motivated. Out of fear Mr. and Ms. Ojo have not been able to return to their home.
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    02 Mar 2016
    United States of America
    JAL
  • indigenous peoples
  • racism
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • minority issues
  • water and sanitation
  • African Descent
Alleged high levels of lead found in water consumed by residents of Flint, Michigan; and allegations that Flint is not an isolated incident but that disproportionate health risks are faced by communities and/or people of lower socio-economic standing due to toxics, pollution and other hazardous substances and wastes in the United States of America. According to the information received, inhabitants of the city of Flint were consuming water contaminated with lead when the state of Michigan changed the source for tap water in April 2014 but failed to apply standards to prevent contamination of the water. Several alerts and studies were dismissed by the authorities until 1 October 2015 when the Governor of Michigan admitted the gravity of the situation and urged residents to stop drinking water from the tap, declaring a state of emergency on 5 January 2016. On 16 January 2016 President Obama declared a Federal state of emergency for Flint in order to speed up distribution of bottled waters and filters. Up to 8,000 children under the age of six are alleged to have been exposed to lead poisoning and will need ongoing medical help with health and behavioural issues.
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25 Apr 2016
07 Nov 2016
    25 Feb 2016
    Germany
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Letter in follow-up to the official country visit of the Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes to Germany from 30 November to 7 December 2015. The letter contains a submission to the process of developing the German National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights currently being drafted under the auspices of the Federal Foreign Office. Concern is raised that on-going challenges exist in relation to chemicals management. German businesses are encouraged to emerge as leaders in the transition to safer chemicals and the Government is encouraged to enable this shift by creating incentives and frameworks for businesses to foster a positive human rights record.
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27 May 2016
    12 Feb 2016
    Republic of Korea
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. Related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies on 12 February 2016. See above, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 3/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 9/2016, OTH 10/2016, and OTH 11/2016.
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20 Apr 2016
    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See below, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 3/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 9/2016, OTH 10/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to E-mart Co. Ltd., related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See below, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 3/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 9/2016, OTH 10/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to Costco Wholesale Korea, related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See above and below, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 3/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 10/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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28 Mar 2016
    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See below, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 3/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 9/2016, OTH 10/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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12 Apr 2016
03 May 2016
    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to Home Plus Co. Ltd., related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See above and below, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 3/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 9/2016, OTH 10/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to GS Retail Co. Ltd., related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See above and below, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 3/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 9/2016, OTH 10/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to Aekyung Co. Ltd., related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See below, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 9/2016, OTH 10/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely, Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to SK Chemicals, related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See above and below, case nos. OTH 2/2016, OTH 3/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 9/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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    12 Feb 2016
    Other actors
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • business
Alleged violations of the rights of at least 530 individuals who suffered from adverse health impacts due to the exposure to hazardous chemicals found in humidifier sterilizers, including over 140 deaths. According to the information received, since 2011, several individuals have suffered from respiratory failure, acute pneumonia and other unknown lung diseases as a result of using humidifiers sterilizers manufactured and sold by several business entities, namely Aekyung Co. Ltd., Costco Wholesale Korea, E-mart Co. Ltd., GS Retail Co. Ltd., Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd., Home Plus Co. Ltd., Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., Oxy Reckitt Benckiser, and SK Chemicals. It is alleged that two investigations carried out by the Government to identify victims were based on a classification scheme which resulted in identifying a limited number of victims and potentially excluding other victims eligible for financial support, health monitoring and any other elements of remedy. In addition to the current communication sent to Hanvit Chemical Co. Ltd, related communications were sent to the above-mentioned companies and the Governments of Republic of Korea on 12 February 2016. See below, case nos. OTH 3/2016, OTH 4/2016, OTH 5/2016, OTH 6/2016, OTH 7/2016, OTH 8/2016, OTH 9/2016, OTH 10/2016, and KOR 1/2016.
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    07 Dec 2015
    Other actors
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  • indigenous peoples
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • business
Letter to Samarco Mining S.A. on alleged detrimental human rights impacts caused by the collapse of an ore tailing waste dam in Bento Rodrigues, a district of Mariana municipality in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, belonging to Samarco Mining S.A., a joint venture between Vale S.A. and BHP Billiton Brazil Ltd. According to the information received, 50 million cubic metres of iron ore waste washed away the Bento Rodrigues district of 600 inhabitants and the ‘mud wave’ penetrated the whole extension of the Doce river and the sea beyond the estuary, affecting the entire ecosystem of the region in its downstream path of 850 km towards the sea. Around 3 million people are estimated to be affected. Studies have shown the toxicity of the wastes, with high levels of hazardous substances such as arsenic, barium, lead, manganese, copper, iron, nickel, zinc, antimony, chrome, cobalt, vanadium, phosphor and aluminium reported. Most cities in the flood path have had water cuts, since their main water source is the Doce River and the water is untreatable for human consumption due to the large presence of suspended solids and heavy metals. It is reported that 11 bodies have been found and 12 persons are missing. Hospitals have also received patients displaying symptoms of intoxication by heavy metals. Similar communications were sent to BHP Billiton Ltd, see above, case no. OTH 11/2015, and to Vale S.A , see below, case no. OTH 13/2015.
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14 Jan 2016
    07 Dec 2015
    Other actors
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  • indigenous peoples
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • business
Letter to BHP Billiton Ltd on alleged detrimental human rights impacts caused by the collapse of an ore tailing waste dam in Bento Rodrigues, a district of Mariana municipality in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, belonging to Samarco Mining S.A., a joint venture between Vale S.A. and BHP Billiton Brazil Ltd. According to the information received, 50 million cubic metres of iron ore waste washed away the Bento Rodrigues district of 600 inhabitants and the ‘mud wave’ penetrated the whole extension of the Doce river and the sea beyond the estuary, affecting the entire ecosystem of the region in its downstream path of 850 km towards the sea. Around 3 million people are estimated to be affected. Studies have shown the toxicity of the wastes, with high levels of hazardous substances such as arsenic, barium, lead, manganese, copper, iron, nickel, zinc, antimony, chrome, cobalt, vanadium, phosphor and aluminium reported. Most cities in the flood path have had water cuts, since their main water source is the Doce River and the water is untreatable for human consumption due to the large presence of suspended solids and heavy metals. It is reported that 11 bodies have been found and 12 persons are missing. Hospitals have also received patients displaying symptoms of intoxication by heavy metals. Similar communications were sent to Samarco Mining and Vale, see below, case nos. OTH 12/2015 and 13/2015.
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10 Dec 2015
14 Jan 2016
29 Mar 2016
    07 Dec 2015
    Other actors
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  • indigenous peoples
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • business
Letter to Vale S.A on alleged detrimental human rights impacts caused by the collapse of an ore tailing waste dam in Bento Rodrigues, a district of Mariana municipality in Minas Gerais state, Brazil, belonging to Samarco Mining S.A., a joint venture between Vale S.A. and BHP Billiton Brazil Ltd. According to the information received, 50 million cubic metres of iron ore waste washed away the Bento Rodrigues district of 600 inhabitants and the ‘mud wave’ penetrated the whole extension of the Doce river and the sea beyond the estuary, affecting the entire ecosystem of the region in its downstream path of 850 km towards the sea. Around 3 million people are estimated to be affected. Studies have shown the toxicity of the wastes, with high levels of hazardous substances such as arsenic, barium, lead, manganese, copper, iron, nickel, zinc, antimony, chrome, cobalt, vanadium, phosphor and aluminium reported. Most cities in the flood path have had water cuts, since their main water source is the Doce River and the water is untreatable for human consumption due to the large presence of suspended solids and heavy metals. It is reported that 11 bodies have been found and 12 persons are missing. Hospitals have also received patients displaying symptoms of intoxication by heavy metals. Similar communications were sent to BHP Billiton Ltd and Samarco Mining S.A., see above, case nos. OTH 11/2015 and OTH 12/2015.
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23 Dec 2015
08 Apr 2016
    25 Nov 2015
    Guatemala
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • executions
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • environment
  • business
Presuntas violaciones de varios derechos humanos de al menos 12.000 personas que viven en 14 comunidades en el departamento de El Petén, Guatemala, debido a la contaminación del río La Pasión además de alegaciones de restricciones en el trabajo de defensores de derechos humanos denunciando esta situación. Según la información recibida, desde abril de 2015 se ha encontrado una gran cantidad de peces muertos flotando en el río. Se alega que la muerte de peces en el río La Pasión está relacionada con la presencia de altos niveles de un pesticida organofosforado llamado "malatión". La contaminación del río fue responsabilidad de REPSA, una empresa de aceite de palma que tiene una plantación y una planta de procesamiento ubicada cerca de los afluentes de dicho río. Se alega además que el río La Pasión es una fuente hídrica esencial para el sustento de aproximadamente 12.000 personas del municipio de Sayaxché. Igualmente, se ha constatado que miembros de las comunidades utilizan el agua del río para lavar ropa, pesca cocinar, beber, bañarse y para la agricultura de subsistencia.
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14 Mar 2016
    24 Nov 2015
    Brazil
    JUA
  • indigenous peoples
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • environment
  • business
Alleged detrimental human rights impact caused by the collapse of an ore tailing waste dam in Bento Rodrigues, a sub-district of Mariana municipality in Minas Gerais state belonging to Samarco Mining S.A., a joint venture between Vale S.A. and BHP Billiton Brazil Ltda. According to the information received, 50 million cubic metres of iron ore waste washed away the entire Bento Rodrigues district of 600 inhabitants and the advancing toxic ‘mud wave’ continues to contaminate the soil, rivers, flora and fauna of the entire ecosystem of the region in its downstream path of 850 kilometres towards the sea. From the source of the contamination to the mouth of the sea, around 6 million people are affected by this disaster. The environmental damage to the region is said to be irreparable as the flood waters have produced a dense toxic mud that has entered the River Doce, contaminating it with very high levels of hazardous substances. All cities in the flood path have had water cuts and many residents have had to be taken to hospital for respiratory irritation and intoxication of heavy metals. 11 bodies had been found and 12 persons are still officially missing.
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    27 Aug 2015
    Peru
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  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Carta de seguimiento respecto a la aplicación de los acuerdos del Acta de Lima para la reparación de las violaciones de los derechos humanos de los pueblos indígenas afectados por la explotación petrolera del Lote 192 y al proceso de consulta llevado a cabo para la nueva licitación en la zona. Según la información recibida, la ejecución por parte del Gobierno del Perú de las medidas acordadas con las Federaciones indígenas representantes de las comunidades indígenas del Lote 192, en el Departamento de Loreto, para la reparación de las graves violaciones de derechos humanos, resultado de 44 años de explotación petrolera en los territorios indígenas, está siendo lenta, limitada y no se han realizado las acciones previstas sobre los temas centrales de titulación de tierras, estudios de salud y remediación ambiental de la grave situación en la zona. En relación con el proceso de consulta a las comunidades afectadas acordado por el Gobierno con las Federaciones indígenas, se alega que el Estado no ha tenido en cuenta las propuestas presentadas por las comunidades de manera cabal y que dichas consultas no se han realizado con la necesaria buena fe, por lo que es necesario establecer un nuevo proceso de diálogo para superar el fracaso de las conversaciones anteriores antes de la nueva e inminente licitación del Lote. La grave situación de contaminación y sus impactos en los derechos humanos fundamentales de los pueblos indígenas en el área fue motivo de dos comunicaciones anteriores, el 5 de diciembre de 2014, véase A/HRC/29/50, caso no. PER 3/2014 y el 28 de mayo de 2015, véase A/HRC/30/27, caso no. PER 1/2015.
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26 Oct 2015
01 Dec 2015
07 Dec 2015
14 Apr 2016
09 Aug 2016
    19 Aug 2015
    China
    UA
  • toxics and human rights
Letter concerning the chemical disaster in Tianjin of 12 August 2015, which killed more than 100 individuals, including dozens of fire fighters and other emergency personnel, and reportedly injured over 700 people. According to the information received, nearby residents, firemen and emergency personnel did not know which chemicals were being stored at the facility (nor the Government) and in what quantities. The letter expresses concern about the reported lack of information about hazardous substances in order to protect and respect the rights to life and health as well as restrictions on public access to health and safety information and the freedom of the press in reporting on the incident and its aftermath. The letter calls on the Chinese Government to ensure complete transparency in the investigation, including both causes and effects of the explosion, and to assess whether China’s laws for hazardous substances and wastes are consistent with international human rights standards.
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07 Jul 2016
    24 Jul 2015
    Brazil
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  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • business
Allegations concerning the inadequate response to the contamination and poisoning of the environment and citizens in Piquiá de Baixo, Açailândia, Maranhão State, Amazon Region, in follow-up to the Government’s response to the previous communication of 5 November 2014. According to the information received, the Government has failed to activate previously formulated plans to resettle the population affected by the contamination in Piquiá de Baixo, caused by the iron and steel industry operating in the region, and to disburse the resources that would prevent, inter alia, aggravation of its health impact on the affected families. It is reported that residents continue to suffer from pollution despite the instalment of filters by the steel companies and that access to healthcare facilities for the affected victims remains inadequate. The previous communication was sent on 9 January 2014, see A/HRC/29/50, case no. BRA 6/2013.
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11 Jun 2018
    28 May 2015
    Peru
    JAL
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Seguimiento al supuesto incumplimiento del gobierno de las recomendaciones del anterior relator especial, el Sr. James Anaya relacionadas con el caso de la contaminación petrolera en territorios indígenas en el denominado Lote 1-AB (actual Lote 192) ubicado en las cuencas de los ríos Pastaza, Tigre, Corrientes y Marañón, departamento de Loreto, donde viven los pueblos indígenas quechuas, kichwas, kukamas y urarinas. Según la información recibida y después de la comunicación urgente emitida (UA Per 3/2014), los resultados positivos del proceso de diálogo han resultado en la firma de un acuerdo entre el Gobierno de Perú, el gobierno regional de Loreto y los presidentes de FEDIQUEP (Federación Indígena Quechua del Pastaza), FECONACO (Federación de Comunidades Nativas del Corrientes), FECONAT (Federación de Comunidades Nativas del Alto Tigre) y ACODECOSPAT (Asociación Cocama de Desarrollo y Conservación San Pablo de Tipishca) el 10 de marzo de 2014.
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27 Jul 2015
    11 May 2015
    United States of America
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • African Descent
Allegation that members of a family in the United States of America suffered and continue to suffer from the adverse impact of toxic mercury which was used as a form of treatment for a sexually transmitted disease in the Rosenwald Fund Study. According to the information received, the Rosenwald Fund Study was launched in 1929 by the Government and involved approximately 40,000 African-Americans from six southern states. It is alleged that participants of the study, including Mr. Chester Noel and other members of his family, have suffered from the adverse effect of mercury and that multiple generations of the Noel family, including Ms. Helen Noel, as the descendants of the original victims exposed to mercury continue to suffer from adverse health impacts. Furthermore, it is alleged that the Government has not investigated these allegations and as a result the subjects of the Rosenwald Fund Study and their descendants have not received an effective remedy.
Alleged victims: 2
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11 Sep 2015
    19 Feb 2015
    Thailand
    JUA
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • executions
  • food
  • toxics and human rights
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • environment
  • business
Allegations of threats against, incommunicado detention, attempted killing and killings of several environmental and land rights defenders, as well as threats against community members. According to the information received, on 30 November 2014, Mr. Pitan Thongpanang, who had been leading a campaign against a mining company operating the Barite mine in Nonpitan District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, was shot dead by an unknown armed man. On 3 December 2014, Mr. Somsuk Kohkrang, a land rights activist in Muang District, Krabi Province, was shot dead by an unknown armed man. On 29 December 2014, the house of Mr. Suwit Jeh-Soh, a community activist and school director in Mueng Ta Kau Village, Phattalung Province, was attacked by unknown armed individuals with multiple rounds of gunfire. On 3 February 2015, Mr. Pianrat Boonrit, a prominent land rights activist from the Premsub community in Chaiburi District, Surat Thani Province, while complying with a summons he had received to present himself at Vibhavadi Rangsit Military Camp, was detained and held incommunicado for two days. On 11 February 2015, Mr. Chai Bunthonglek, a community land rights activist from the Khlong Sai Pattana Community in Chaiburi District, Surat Thani Province, was shot dead by two unidentified armed men. Two previous communications concerning killings of environmental and land rights defenders were sent to the Government of Thailand; on 9 January 2013, see A/HRC/23/51, case no. THA 1/2013; and on 2 April 2013, see A/HRC/24/21, case no. THA 3/2013.
Alleged victims: 5
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24 Feb 2015
02 Apr 2015
21 May 2015
    15 Jan 2015
    Other actors
    UA
  • toxics and human rights
Alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship, containing hazardous substances and wastes from Denmark to India for dismantling. According to the information received, the end-of-life ship, Clipper Concord (IMO No. 9232319), owned by Clipper Group, a company registered in Denmark, operating under the flag of the Bahamas, arrived in Indian waters on 22 December 2014 and has been beached for dismantling in Alang beach, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, on 4 January 2015. It is alleged that this end-of-life ship has not been decontaminated in the country of export, Denmark. Further, the end-of-life ship is reported to contain hazardous substances and wastes, such as asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), oil fuels and heavy metals, which are expected to remain in India. Grave concern is expressed that the dismantling of the ship may result in serious violations of human rights for affected individuals, including the rights to life, to health and to safe and healthy working conditions. Similar communications have been sent to the Governments of India and Denmark on 30 December 2014 and 13 January 2015 respectively, see above, case nos. IND 10/2014 and DNK 1/2015.
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11 Mar 2015
    13 Jan 2015
    Denmark
    UA
  • toxics and human rights
Alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship, containing hazardous substances and wastes from Denmark to India for dismantling. According to the information received, the end-of-life ship Clipper Concord (IMO No. 9232319), owned by a company registered in Denmark, operating under the flag of the Bahamas, arrived in Indian waters on 22 December 2014 and has been beached in Alang beach, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, for dismantling on 4 January 2015. It is alleged that this end-of-life ship has not been decontaminated in the country of export, Denmark. Further, the end-of-life ship is reported to contain hazardous substances and wastes, such as asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), oil fuels and heavy metals, which are expected to remain in India. Grave concern is expressed that the dismantling of the ship may result in serious human rights violations of affected individuals, including the rights to health and to safe and healthy working conditions. A similar communication has been sent to the Government of India on 30 December 2014, see above, case no. IND 10/2014.
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04 Mar 2015
    30 Dec 2014
    India
    UA
  • toxics and human rights
Alleged transboundary movement of an end-of-life ship, containing hazardous substances and wastes, en route to India for dismantling. According to the information received, the end-of-life ship, Clipper Concord (IMO No. 9232319), previously owned by a company registered in Denmark, currently operating under the flag of the Bahamas, is bound for Alang beach, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, for dismantling. It is alleged that this end-of-life ship has not been decontaminated in the country of export. Further, the end-of-life ship is reported to contain hazardous substances and wastes, such as asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), oil fuels and heavy metals, which are expected to remain in India. Grave concern is expressed that the dismantling of the ship may cause serious human rights violations of affected individuals, including the rights to health and safe and healthy working conditions. A similar communication has been sent to the Governments of Denmark on 13 January 2015, see below, case no. DNK 1/2015.
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13 Jan 2015
    16 Dec 2014
    Kenya
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • business
Alleged human rights violations resulting from the improper management of lead, in a lead smelter operated from 2007 to March 2014, near the Owino Uhuru community, in Kenya. According to the information received, as a result of direct and indirect lead exposure, Owino Uhuru community members, including former workers of the smelter, face serious health problems and human rights violations, including regarding the right to life, health, a healthy environment, safe and healthy working conditions, as well as access to information and peaceful assembly and association. It is alleged that the affected populations in the community continuously suffer from the adverse effects of lead exposure and poisoning without having been provided with adequate remedies over the past seven years.
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    08 Dec 2014
    Peru
    JUA
  • indigenous peoples
  • toxics and human rights
Supuesto incumplimiento por el gobierno de las recomendaciones del anterior Relator Especial, Sr. James Anaya, relacionadas con el caso de la contaminación petrolera en territorios indígenas en el denominado Lote 1-AB (actual Lote 192) ubicado en las cuencas de los ríos Pastaza, Tigre, Corrientes y Marañón, departamento de Loreto, donde viven los pueblos indígenas quechuas, kichwas, kukamas y urarinas. Según la información recibida, el remedio acordado no ha conducido a resultados concretos y no se ha llevado a cabo el diálogo previo al proceso de concesión de licencias. A pesar del acuerdo firmado entre organizaciones indígenas y Perupetro (la empresa estatal de derecho privado que promociona, negocia, suscribe y supervisa contratos para la exploración y explotación de hidrocarburos en el Perú) en febrero de 2013, Perupetro publicó el 7 de noviembre de 2014 en la prensa nacional que el proceso de licitación del Lote 1-AB comenzaría el 15 de diciembre.
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    21 Nov 2014
    India
    AL
  • toxics and human rights
Letter in response to the decision of the Indian Government to reconsider the number of people affected by the Bhopal gas leakage and to provide additional compensation. The letter calls on the Indian government to begin a comprehensive environmental remediation program, including safe disposal of toxic wastes and also requests that the Indian government conduct an official study to monitor any ongoing health impacts of the disaster, and the effectiveness of any remediation undertaken. A previous communication related to the Bhopal gas leakage was sent on 6 October 2005, see E/CN.4/2006/42/Add.1, paras. 16-18.
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    18 Aug 2014
    Malaysia
    JAL
  • human rights defenders
  • toxics and human rights
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • environment
Allegations of excessive use of force by the police against environmental and human rights defenders, and local residents who were peacefully protesting against an Australian private company. According to the information received, Lynas Corporation, and its Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) is a rare earth processing plant currently being set up in Kuantan, Malaysia, that will potentially impose tons of toxic waste on the local community. On 22 June 2014, around 1,000 environmental activists, human rights defenders and local residents gathered to peacefully protest against the Australian mining company, Lynas Corporation, at Jalan Bandaran in Gebeng, Malaysia. Reportedly, after attempts to negotiate with the police, several protesters were beaten and arrested. Two protesters were hospitalized and one sustained serious injuries to his head. Fifteen Malaysian protesters were charged with, among others, unlawful assembly and rioting: Wong Tack, leader of Himpunan Hijau Hijau, (Green Assembly), a Malaysian environmentalist movement, and five of its members - Phua Kia Yeow, Ho Kam Huat, Wong Chee Wai, Wong Chee Wen and Foong Poh Choo - and Chong Kong Yeun, Raymond Ng Abdullah, Hew Kuan Yau, Thomas Wang, Ta Weng Seng, Rapar Ahmad, Lee Khai Ming, Tan Chee Hooi and Zamri Zonal. Ms. Natalie Lowrey, an Australian citizen, was also arrested and detained for six days, during which she was denied access to basic necessities, including water, before being deported to Australia on 27 June 2014.
Alleged victims: 16
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05 Feb 2016
    09 Jan 2014
    Brazil
    JAL
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • business
Alleged on-going contamination and poisoning in Piquiá de Baixo, Açailândia, Maranhão State, Amazon Region, Brazil. According to information received, high levels of pollutant emissions and contaminated water released by the iron and steel industry operating in the vicinity of these communities have adversely affected their health and livelihoods resulting in increased incidence of respiratory illnesses, eye and skin maladies, and cancer. In particular, it is alleged that children died as a consequence of the pollution through contact with incandescent slag, a toxic waste product of iron and steel smelting. It is further reported that the affected communities lack access to health services and recourse despite attempts at judicial resolutions.
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05 Nov 2014
    20 Dec 2013
    Russian Federation
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • independence of judges and lawyers
  • torture
  • toxics and human rights
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • environment
Alleged arbitrary detention of 30 environmental activists after their participation in a peaceful protest against oil drilling in the Arctic Circle. According to the information received, on 18 September 2013, the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise was present in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the arctic, to protest against the activities of the Prirazlomnaya oil platform. It is reported that Ms. Sini Saarela and Mr. Marco Paolo Weber attempted to climb the structure of the platform with the aim of unfurling a banner below the main deck. It is further reported that masked coast guards approached and collided with the Greenpeace inflatable boats and that 30 activists were subsequently arrested. On 26 and 29 September 2013, a court in Murmansk remanded the 30 activists in custody for two months on charges of piracy. These charges were reportedly later changed to “hooliganism”, which can carry a sentence of up 7 years imprisonment. There are allegations of ill-treatment while in detention and breach of due process. All 30 activists have been released on bail and, according to the latest information received, the Amnesty Law adopted on 18 December 2013 by the Duma will apply to them.
Alleged victims: 30
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20 Jan 2014
    02 Apr 2013
    Thailand
    JAL
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • executions
  • toxics and human rights
  • freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
  • environment
Alleged killing of an environmental rights defender. According to the information received, around 02:00 p.m. on 25 February 2013, environmental rights defender Mr. Prajob Nao-opas was shot dead by an unidentified gunman who escaped in a getaway car. He died while being rushed to hospital. Mr. Prajob Nao-opas had been warned in December 2012 of suspicions that an attempt might be made on his life. Subsequent incidents were reported by Mr. Prajob Nao-opas to the police, allegedly without any measures having been taken to ensure his security. Over the past year, Mr. Prajob Nao-opas led local communities in protest at the alleged dumping of toxic waste by local industries resulting in the pollution of local waterways, attracting widespread media attention in Thailand.
Alleged victims: 1
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02 Jul 2013
    21 Dec 2012
    Nigeria
    JUA
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Alleged on-going lead contamination and poisoning in Zamfara State. According to the information received, artisanal gold mines are found throughout Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria. The high levels of lead found in the earth coupled with the use of rudimentary mining methods have reportedly resulted in a lead poisoning epidemic among children. In May 2012, President Jonathan reportedly pledged approximately US$5 million to clean up areas that have been contaminated with lead during artisanal gold mining operations, with a specific focus on the Bagega area of Zamfara State. Despite the Government’s pledge, no money had allegedly been released. Importantly, it is alleged that the remediation of Bagega must start immediately in order to ensure that decontamination is completed before the beginning of the rainy season.
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04 Jan 2013
    03 Dec 2012
    Armenia
    JAL
  • food
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
  • water and sanitation
  • business
Allegations that the development and operation of the Teghut copper-molybdenum mining project will have serious environmental, health, social, and other human rights impacts. According to information received, some 82.6% of the territory conceded to the company is forest, 357 hectares of which will be cleared, and mine exploitation would allegedly result in 500 million tons of tailings (hazardous waste) and 600 million tons of other kinds of waste, to be disposed of in the gorge of Duganadzor river. Concerns are raised that this situation, not only poses a risk to those living around the project, but also to the entire country and neighboring countries.
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02 Apr 2013
    17 Jun 2011
    India
    UA
  • toxics and human rights
Potential adverse impact of the dismantling of a vessel on the enjoyment of human rights. According to the information received, “Gulf Jash” (formerly named “Probo Koala”) is a vessel currently operating under the flag of Panama, owned by the American company Global Market Systems (GMS). Between 19 and 20 August 2006, the vessel was reportedly involved in the dumping of hazardous waste of unknown nature in various sites in the district of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Reportedly, the vessel was refused entry into Bangladeshi territorial waters on environmental grounds and turned towards Indian waters. The vessel allegedly deviated to Alang Beach, Gujarat State, in order to be dismantled in this area. The “Gulf Jash” allegedly contains a considerable amount of hazardous substances and materials which may adversely affect the rights to life and health of persons who work in the shipbreaking yards or live in their proximity.
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    15 Jun 2011
    India
    UA
  • toxics and human rights
Potential adverse impact of a leak at an aluminium refinery facility on the enjoyment of human rights. According to the information received, the aluminium refinery facility in Lanjigarh, Orissa state is situated only one kilometre from the river Vamsadhara, the region's main water source. A spill of toxic substances could potentially affect 12 villages in this area, including four villages situated close to the refinery and other eight communities downstream of Vamsadhara river. On 5 April and 16 May 2011, following heavy rains, local communities in Orissa state reported leakages which allegedly polluted local streams and agricultural soils. Any leaks, overflows or dam erosions caused by the heavy rains which usually occur during the monsoon period could have a considerable adverse impact on the rights to health, food and water of an estimated four to five thousand families which rely heavily on agriculture for their subsistence.
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    09 May 2011
    Nigeria
    JAL
    NGA 1/2011
  • health
  • toxics and human rights
Alleged cases of acute lead poisoning. According to the information received, nearly 400 children have died since March 2010 as a result of lead poisoning, the majority of them at under 5 years of age. Allegedly, an additional 30,000 people in 7 villages in Zamfara State had been identified as being at risk of lead exposure by inhalation or ingestion. Allegedly, the deaths have been linked to massive environmental contamination caused by artisanal and small-scale gold mining activities, which have reportedly intensified in the Zamfara since November 2009.
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