Juliane Kippenberg
@jkippenberg.bsky.social
Associate Director, Children's Rights, at @hrw.org.
Child rights and mining, corporate accountability, environment.
Based in Berlin.
Child rights and mining, corporate accountability, environment.
Based in Berlin.
The German supply chains law has improved human rights. So why weaken it, as the German government is planning to??
Good to see new @Germanwatch @Misereor report on the impact of Due Diligence Legislation: www.germanwatch.org/en/93384
Good to see new @Germanwatch @Misereor report on the impact of Due Diligence Legislation: www.germanwatch.org/en/93384
The Impact of Due Diligence Legislation
Three years after the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) came into force, it is worth asking about its impacts: Is the law helping to prevent human rights violations along global supply chai...
www.germanwatch.org
February 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
The German supply chains law has improved human rights. So why weaken it, as the German government is planning to??
Good to see new @Germanwatch @Misereor report on the impact of Due Diligence Legislation: www.germanwatch.org/en/93384
Good to see new @Germanwatch @Misereor report on the impact of Due Diligence Legislation: www.germanwatch.org/en/93384
Today, the UN Child Rights Committee meets to review the situation of children in Ethiopia. Here are our recommendations to the Committee to protect the environmental health rights of children living near the country's largest gold mine, Lega Dembi:
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
Children Affected by Ethiopia Mine Pollution Need Justice
People living near Lega Dembi gold mine in Ethiopia’s Oromia region have for years complained about serious health impacts, including children born with long-term health conditions, miscarriages, and ...
www.hrw.org
January 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Today, the UN Child Rights Committee meets to review the situation of children in Ethiopia. Here are our recommendations to the Committee to protect the environmental health rights of children living near the country's largest gold mine, Lega Dembi:
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
Did you know that a historic case is being pursued in a Belgian court seeking individual criminal responsibility for colonial crimes in the court of a former colonial power?
The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17.
Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17.
Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
The Need for Progress on Justice and Reparations
On January 20, a Belgian court held a closed-door hearing to determine whether to pursue a criminal case against the last living former Belgian official for his alleged involvement in the 1961 assassi...
www.hrw.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Did you know that a historic case is being pursued in a Belgian court seeking individual criminal responsibility for colonial crimes in the court of a former colonial power?
The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17.
Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17.
Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
Children living near Ethiopia's largest gold mine have been exposed to toxic pollution. Next week, the UN Child Rights Committee, at its Ethiopia session, should push for the mine's suspension and an independent assessment.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
Children Affected by Ethiopia Mine Pollution Need Justice
People living near Lega Dembi gold mine in Ethiopia’s Oromia region have for years complained about serious health impacts, including children born with long-term health conditions, miscarriages, and ...
www.hrw.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Children living near Ethiopia's largest gold mine have been exposed to toxic pollution. Next week, the UN Child Rights Committee, at its Ethiopia session, should push for the mine's suspension and an independent assessment.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
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My latest for @hrw.org: - The UN has problems but it’s better than a global Politburo of leaders of abusive governments. Rather than paying billions to join #Trump’s "Board of Peace", states shld strengthen the UN’s ability to uphold human rights.
The Board charter doesn't mention human rights🫤
The Board charter doesn't mention human rights🫤
The World Needs Stronger UN, Not Trump-led ‘Board of Peace’
The United States played a leading role in establishing the UN. Now, US President Donald Trump is undermining and defunding large parts of it.
hrw.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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While many face abysmal public services + tax hikes, huge companies & the uber-rich game a tax system designed 100 yrs ago. My new oped in @opiniojuris.bsky.social on why the first-ever UN tax treaty is a historic chance for public budgets that can fund human rights opiniojuris.org/2026/01/13/a...
A Fairer Tax System is a Global Human Rights Imperative
[Sarah Saadoun is a senior advisor on economic inequality at Human Rights Watch] Diplomats from dozens of countries gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, in November for a new round of negotiations on a Unit…
opiniojuris.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
While many face abysmal public services + tax hikes, huge companies & the uber-rich game a tax system designed 100 yrs ago. My new oped in @opiniojuris.bsky.social on why the first-ever UN tax treaty is a historic chance for public budgets that can fund human rights opiniojuris.org/2026/01/13/a...
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
US retreat from global climate cooperation threatens human rights.
Withdrawing from international climate agreements & institutions, such as the UNFCCC and the IPCC weakens global efforts to limit emissions, share scientific knowledge, and respond to climate impacts.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
Withdrawing from international climate agreements & institutions, such as the UNFCCC and the IPCC weakens global efforts to limit emissions, share scientific knowledge, and respond to climate impacts.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
US Retreat from Global Climate Cooperation Threatens Rights
The Trump administration this week announced its intention to withdraw the United States from over 60 international organizations, conventions, and treaties, including the United Nations Framework Con...
www.hrw.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
US retreat from global climate cooperation threatens human rights.
Withdrawing from international climate agreements & institutions, such as the UNFCCC and the IPCC weakens global efforts to limit emissions, share scientific knowledge, and respond to climate impacts.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
Withdrawing from international climate agreements & institutions, such as the UNFCCC and the IPCC weakens global efforts to limit emissions, share scientific knowledge, and respond to climate impacts.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
Last week's UN Environment Assembly fell short of supporting an ambitious proposal by the Colombian government. But binding rules for mining & mineral supply chains are needed. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
Will Governments Move to Address Mining Abuses?
When 29-year-old Norbert Amoya went to fetch water from a river in northern Zambia earlier this year, he found large numbers of dead fish and the water had a strange smell, he told a journalist. The c...
www.hrw.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Last week's UN Environment Assembly fell short of supporting an ambitious proposal by the Colombian government. But binding rules for mining & mineral supply chains are needed. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
Yesterday, the EU parliament sold out to corporate interests and gutted its flagship corporate accountability law.
A tragic day for human rights, environment, and the credibility of the EU.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
A tragic day for human rights, environment, and the credibility of the EU.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
EU: Flagship Corporate Accountability Law Suffers Big Losses
The European Parliament’s approval on December 16, 2025, of final amendments watering down the EU’s flagship corporate accountability law severely undermines the EU’s ability to hold businesses’ accou...
www.hrw.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yesterday, the EU parliament sold out to corporate interests and gutted its flagship corporate accountability law.
A tragic day for human rights, environment, and the credibility of the EU.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
A tragic day for human rights, environment, and the credibility of the EU.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
Die EU knickt angesichts der aggressiven Einflussnahme der Industrie - insbesondere der Fossilindustrie - ein und verabschiedet ein stark ausgehöhltes Lieferkettengesetz.
Wo bleiben Menschenrechte, Umwelt und die Werte der EU?
www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
Wo bleiben Menschenrechte, Umwelt und die Werte der EU?
www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
EU: Lieferkettengesetz erleidet enorme Rückschläge
Mit der Zustimmung zu den endgültigen Änderungen am wegweisenden Gesetz der Europäischen Union zu unternehmerischer Rechenschaftspflicht in Lieferketten hat das Europäische Parlament den Geltungsberei...
www.hrw.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Die EU knickt angesichts der aggressiven Einflussnahme der Industrie - insbesondere der Fossilindustrie - ein und verabschiedet ein stark ausgehöhltes Lieferkettengesetz.
Wo bleiben Menschenrechte, Umwelt und die Werte der EU?
www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
Wo bleiben Menschenrechte, Umwelt und die Werte der EU?
www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
8 months of intense corporate lobbying, untransparent processes and foreign interference lead to the adoption of a gutted #CSDDD.
✊But a due diligence obligation remains and even if weaker, #Victims will still demand #Justice for #HumanRights abuses.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
✊But a due diligence obligation remains and even if weaker, #Victims will still demand #Justice for #HumanRights abuses.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
www.hrw.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
8 months of intense corporate lobbying, untransparent processes and foreign interference lead to the adoption of a gutted #CSDDD.
✊But a due diligence obligation remains and even if weaker, #Victims will still demand #Justice for #HumanRights abuses.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
✊But a due diligence obligation remains and even if weaker, #Victims will still demand #Justice for #HumanRights abuses.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
Today is the start of the UN Environment Assembly, where States will consider the Colombian proposal for a treaty, and in the immediate, a working group.
This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
Mineral extraction should not happen at the cost of people and planet.
Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
December 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today is the start of the UN Environment Assembly, where States will consider the Colombian proposal for a treaty, and in the immediate, a working group.
This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
Mineral extraction should not happen at the cost of people and planet.
Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
December 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Mineral extraction should not happen at the cost of people and planet.
Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
🚨 Trilogabschluss: Massive Abschwächung der #CSDDD - unter Einfluss fossiler Großkonzerne
Unser Pressestatement⬇️
lieferkettengesetz.de/pressemittei...
Unser Pressestatement⬇️
lieferkettengesetz.de/pressemittei...
Trilogverhandlungen zum Omnibus-I-Paket: Scharfe Abschwächungen der CSDDD – unter Einfluss fossiler Großkonzerne - Initiative Lieferkettengesetz
Berlin, 09.12.2025 | Heute wurden die Trilogverhandlungen zum Omnibus-I-Paket abgeschlossen. Vertreter*innen des Europäischen Parlaments, der EU-Kommission und des EU-Rats haben einen finalen Kompromi...
lieferkettengesetz.de
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
🚨 Trilogabschluss: Massive Abschwächung der #CSDDD - unter Einfluss fossiler Großkonzerne
Unser Pressestatement⬇️
lieferkettengesetz.de/pressemittei...
Unser Pressestatement⬇️
lieferkettengesetz.de/pressemittei...
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
🚨Omnibus I Political agreement
Early this morning, EU institutions reached a political agreement that marks a turning point:
👉 The first rollback of an adopted due diligence law in history
👉 The first major file pushed through via an EPP–far right alliance
www.linkedin.com/posts/europe...
Early this morning, EU institutions reached a political agreement that marks a turning point:
👉 The first rollback of an adopted due diligence law in history
👉 The first major file pushed through via an EPP–far right alliance
www.linkedin.com/posts/europe...
December 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🚨Omnibus I Political agreement
Early this morning, EU institutions reached a political agreement that marks a turning point:
👉 The first rollback of an adopted due diligence law in history
👉 The first major file pushed through via an EPP–far right alliance
www.linkedin.com/posts/europe...
Early this morning, EU institutions reached a political agreement that marks a turning point:
👉 The first rollback of an adopted due diligence law in history
👉 The first major file pushed through via an EPP–far right alliance
www.linkedin.com/posts/europe...
Today is the start of the UN Environment Assembly, where States will consider the Colombian proposal for a treaty, and in the immediate, a working group.
This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
Mineral extraction should not happen at the cost of people and planet.
Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
December 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today is the start of the UN Environment Assembly, where States will consider the Colombian proposal for a treaty, and in the immediate, a working group.
This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
Mit Friedrich Merz trifft erstmals ein 🇩🇪 Bundeskanzler eine Person - Benjamin Netanjahu -, die vom IStGH wegen Kriegsverbrechen gesucht wird. Das gefährdet Deutschlands Glaubwürdigkeit in Fragen internationaler Gerechtigkeit.
Was die Bundesregierung stattdessen tun sollte: https://bit.ly/4iF6TUt
Was die Bundesregierung stattdessen tun sollte: https://bit.ly/4iF6TUt
Bundeskanzler Merz in Israel: Ein Test für Deutschlands Glaubwürdigkeit
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz reist am 6. Dezember nach Israel und trifft dort unter anderem Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu. Netanjahu wird vom Internationalen Strafgerichtshof (IStGH) wegen Kriegs...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Mit Friedrich Merz trifft erstmals ein 🇩🇪 Bundeskanzler eine Person - Benjamin Netanjahu -, die vom IStGH wegen Kriegsverbrechen gesucht wird. Das gefährdet Deutschlands Glaubwürdigkeit in Fragen internationaler Gerechtigkeit.
Was die Bundesregierung stattdessen tun sollte: https://bit.ly/4iF6TUt
Was die Bundesregierung stattdessen tun sollte: https://bit.ly/4iF6TUt
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
Despite overwhelming evidence that ramping up mining threatens water supplies and public safety, governments are easing environmental rules to lure foreign investment. This is profoundly short-sighted, writes Johanna Sydow and Nsama Chikwanka. bit.ly/4oEeeVB
The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk
Johanna Sydow & Nsama Chikwanka warns that resource extraction is endangering vulnerable communities and fueling conflict worldwide.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Despite overwhelming evidence that ramping up mining threatens water supplies and public safety, governments are easing environmental rules to lure foreign investment. This is profoundly short-sighted, writes Johanna Sydow and Nsama Chikwanka. bit.ly/4oEeeVB
Great piece by @johannasydow.bsky.social & Nsama Chikwanka on why the 7th UN Environment Assembly, starting TODAY, provides a opportunity for resource justice. #UNEA7
The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk by Johanna Sydow, et al @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/KdksPsn
The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk by Johanna Sydow, et al @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/KdksPsn
The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk
Johanna Sydow & Nsama Chikwanka warns that resource extraction is endangering vulnerable communities and fueling conflict worldwide.
prosyn.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Great piece by @johannasydow.bsky.social & Nsama Chikwanka on why the 7th UN Environment Assembly, starting TODAY, provides a opportunity for resource justice. #UNEA7
The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk by Johanna Sydow, et al @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/KdksPsn
The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk by Johanna Sydow, et al @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/KdksPsn
Aujourd'hui commence la 7eme session de l'Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l'environnement #UNEA7!
Nous appellons aux gouvernements de supporter une initiative colombienne pour un traité mondial sur le secteur minier + la création d'un groupe de travail de l’ONU.
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Nous appellons aux gouvernements de supporter une initiative colombienne pour un traité mondial sur le secteur minier + la création d'un groupe de travail de l’ONU.
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Une opportunité de lutter contre les abus miniers à l'échelle mondiale
Plus tôt cette année, Norbert Amoya, 29 ans, est allé chercher de l'eau dans une rivière du nord de la Zambie. Il y a découvert de nombreux poissons morts et l'eau avait une odeur étrange. Une catastr...
www.hrw.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Aujourd'hui commence la 7eme session de l'Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l'environnement #UNEA7!
Nous appellons aux gouvernements de supporter une initiative colombienne pour un traité mondial sur le secteur minier + la création d'un groupe de travail de l’ONU.
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Nous appellons aux gouvernements de supporter une initiative colombienne pour un traité mondial sur le secteur minier + la création d'un groupe de travail de l’ONU.
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Today, governments come together in Nairobi for the UN Environment Assembly #UNEA7.
@hrw.org calls upon states to support the Colombian government initiative for a global binding minerals treaty, and its #UNEA7 resolution to set up a minerals working group.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
@hrw.org calls upon states to support the Colombian government initiative for a global binding minerals treaty, and its #UNEA7 resolution to set up a minerals working group.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
December 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Today, governments come together in Nairobi for the UN Environment Assembly #UNEA7.
@hrw.org calls upon states to support the Colombian government initiative for a global binding minerals treaty, and its #UNEA7 resolution to set up a minerals working group.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
@hrw.org calls upon states to support the Colombian government initiative for a global binding minerals treaty, and its #UNEA7 resolution to set up a minerals working group.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
مع تزايد الطلب على المعادن، على الحكومات تبنّي معايير ملزِمة ضد الانتهاكات البيئية والحقوقية في هذا القطاع. https://bit.ly/440EguW
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM
مع تزايد الطلب على المعادن، على الحكومات تبنّي معايير ملزِمة ضد الانتهاكات البيئية والحقوقية في هذا القطاع. https://bit.ly/440EguW
Negotiations around a proposal for a new treaty on minerals are tough. A live update from pre-negotiations of the UN Environment Assembly next week in Nairobi:
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/04/p...
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/04/p...
Proposal for global minerals deal meets opposition as China looks away
Saudi Arabia, Iran and Russia oppose a UN resolution for nations to start discussing options for a global minerals agreement
www.climatechangenews.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Negotiations around a proposal for a new treaty on minerals are tough. A live update from pre-negotiations of the UN Environment Assembly next week in Nairobi:
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/04/p...
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/04/p...
Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg
Wer bringt eigentlich die Pakete, wenn 🦌 Ferien hat? Arbeiter*innen aus der ganzen Welt, die auf Containerschiffen und in LKWs ausgebeutet werden!
Ein Beispiel aus 🇩🇪 zeigt: Das #LkSG kann Abhilfe schaffen.
➡️Fallbeispiel 10: Massive Ausbeutung im TRANSPORT
lieferkettengesetz.de/fallbeispiel...
Ein Beispiel aus 🇩🇪 zeigt: Das #LkSG kann Abhilfe schaffen.
➡️Fallbeispiel 10: Massive Ausbeutung im TRANSPORT
lieferkettengesetz.de/fallbeispiel...
Vorfahrt für Menschenrechte: Über den Arbeitskampf im Transportsektor - Initiative Lieferkettengesetz
Ausstehende Löhne und Sozialleistungen, überlange Arbeitszeiten, Missachtung der geltenden Rechtslage, schlechte Hygienebedingungen, Vortäuschung falscher Tatsachen im Anwerbeprozess bis hin zu Anzeic...
lieferkettengesetz.de
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Wer bringt eigentlich die Pakete, wenn 🦌 Ferien hat? Arbeiter*innen aus der ganzen Welt, die auf Containerschiffen und in LKWs ausgebeutet werden!
Ein Beispiel aus 🇩🇪 zeigt: Das #LkSG kann Abhilfe schaffen.
➡️Fallbeispiel 10: Massive Ausbeutung im TRANSPORT
lieferkettengesetz.de/fallbeispiel...
Ein Beispiel aus 🇩🇪 zeigt: Das #LkSG kann Abhilfe schaffen.
➡️Fallbeispiel 10: Massive Ausbeutung im TRANSPORT
lieferkettengesetz.de/fallbeispiel...
Aus dem EU-Lieferkettengesetz wurden auf Druck der Industrie die Klimapläne u.a. Kernelemente gestrichen. Geht die EU vor der Fossilindustrie in die Knie?
Die Bundesregierung muss jetzt für Menschenrechte + Umwelt einstehen. Mein @fr-zeitung.bsky.social Artikel :
www.fr.de/wirtschaft/a...
Die Bundesregierung muss jetzt für Menschenrechte + Umwelt einstehen. Mein @fr-zeitung.bsky.social Artikel :
www.fr.de/wirtschaft/a...
Die Politik muss sich für Menschenrechte und Umwelt starkmachen
Das EU-Lieferkettengesetz wurde auf Druck der Industrie entschärft. Nun entscheidet Deutschland über die Zukunft des Gesetzes.
www.fr.de
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Aus dem EU-Lieferkettengesetz wurden auf Druck der Industrie die Klimapläne u.a. Kernelemente gestrichen. Geht die EU vor der Fossilindustrie in die Knie?
Die Bundesregierung muss jetzt für Menschenrechte + Umwelt einstehen. Mein @fr-zeitung.bsky.social Artikel :
www.fr.de/wirtschaft/a...
Die Bundesregierung muss jetzt für Menschenrechte + Umwelt einstehen. Mein @fr-zeitung.bsky.social Artikel :
www.fr.de/wirtschaft/a...