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Vietnam: Jail sentence for climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong condemned
Leading climate activist sentenced to three years in prison on trumped-up tax charge
28 Sep 2023 Press release -
Europe: Six young people take 32 countries to European Court of Human Rights over climate changeGroup will argue in landmark case that government inaction on climate change discriminates against youth
26 Sep 2023 Press release -
Climate change: ‘Fast and fair’ fossil fuel phase-out neededFresh climate call comes as millions set to join protests ahead of next week’s UN meetings
14 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK: Police must allow peaceful protesters to demonstrate at global arms fair in London12 Sep 2023 Press release
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DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new reportMassive expansion in demand for metals for lithium-ion batteries for electric cars is fuelling abuse
12 Sep 2023 Press release -
G20: Leaders must take action to tackle ‘unparalleled’ crises of climate change and debtWealthy countries must fulfil climate finance commitments and increase pledges
08 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK: 'Spy clause' in Online Safety Bill could lead to mass surveillanceUK: 'Spy clause' in Online Safety Bill could lead to mass surveillance
05 Sep 2023 Press release -
UAE: leaked recording shows officials intent on limiting public debate at COP2801 Sep 2023 Press release
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Myanmar: Meta must pay reparations to Rohingya people for role in ethnic cleansing25 Aug 2023 Press release
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UK: Government cutting ties with Greenpeace after PM house protest 'deeply concerning'UK: Government cutting ties with Greenpeace after PM house protest 'deeply concerning'
08 Aug 2023 Press release -
UAE: value of pledge to allow climate activists free speech at COP28 'remains to be seen'03 Aug 2023 Press release
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USA: Government must cancel plans to send cluster munitions to Ukraine07 Jul 2023 Press release
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UK: new bill to ban councils from adopting ethical procurement policies condemned as 'outrageous'23 Jun 2023 Press release
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Paris Summit: Major ‘rethink’ on global finance needed to help poorest cope with climate crisisGovernments, private creditors and international financial institutions should consider debt restructuring and cancellation
22 Jun 2023 Press release -
FIFA must ensure human rights are key factor in 2030 World Cup hosting decision21 Jun 2023 Press release
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Qatar: hundreds of workers employed as security guards and marshals at World Cup suffered labour abuses14 Jun 2023 Press release
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EU: Ban on 'abusive' surveillance welcomed but concern at omission of refugees and migrants in AI ActEuropean Parliament failed to ban AI systems of discriminatory profiling, risk assessment and forecasting used to curtail, prohibit and prevent border movements.
14 Jun 2023 Press release -
North America: huge cloud of wildfire smoke is another sign of spiralling climate crisis07 Jun 2023 Press release
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Ukraine: destruction of Kakhovka dam is a 'huge humanitarian disaster'06 Jun 2023 Press release
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Spyware: Fresh call for ban ahead of major summit in Costa RicaSpyware: Fresh call for ban ahead of major summit in Costa Rica
05 Jun 2023 Press release
