Amnesty Business & Human Rights
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Updates from Amnesty International's Business and Human Rights team.
Holding companies to account through research, campaigns, litigation & advocacy.
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Holding companies to account through research, campaigns, litigation & advocacy.
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Amnesty International's new report "Extraction Extinction" launched earlier today at #COP30.
This report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders includes a tribute to the #OgoniNine to coincide with the 30th anniversary since their executions.
See the full report 👇
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This report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders includes a tribute to the #OgoniNine to coincide with the 30th anniversary since their executions.
See the full report 👇
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Amnesty International's new report "Extraction Extinction" launched earlier today at #COP30.
This report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders includes a tribute to the #OgoniNine to coincide with the 30th anniversary since their executions.
See the full report 👇
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
This report on Environmental Human Rights Defenders includes a tribute to the #OgoniNine to coincide with the 30th anniversary since their executions.
See the full report 👇
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
The #Ogoni9 are Ken Saro-Wiwa, Barinem Kiobel, John Kpuinen, Baribor Bera, Felix Nuate, Paul Levula, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo & Daniel Gbokoo.
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
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They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The #Ogoni9 are Ken Saro-Wiwa, Barinem Kiobel, John Kpuinen, Baribor Bera, Felix Nuate, Paul Levula, Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo & Daniel Gbokoo.
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
They were put on trial in 1995 after challenging the impact of oil production by #Shell in the Niger Delta.
amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine who were executed by the Nigerian military government in November 1995 after campaigning against widespread oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Nigeria: Government must clear names of executed activists Ogoni Nine
Marking 30 years since the Nigerian government’s brutal execution of nine leading environmental activists – the Ogoni Nine – for fighting to protect the Niger Delta from oil giant Shell, Amnesty Inter...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine who were executed by the Nigerian military government in November 1995 after campaigning against widespread oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
@amnesty.org calls for the Ogoni Nine to be fully exonerated.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Tickets are still available for this screening of Esther and the Law on Thurs 13 November in London.
Click on the link below to reserve your tickets 👇
Click on the link below to reserve your tickets 👇
📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
Free film Screening: Esther and the Law (with Q&A)
In remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine, film screening of Esther and the Law with an in person Q&A featuring Esther Kiobel
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November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Tickets are still available for this screening of Esther and the Law on Thurs 13 November in London.
Click on the link below to reserve your tickets 👇
Click on the link below to reserve your tickets 👇
Amnesty International will launch the new Corporate Crimes Handbook at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025.
Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
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Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
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November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Amnesty International will launch the new Corporate Crimes Handbook at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025.
Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
Launch event is on Weds 26 Nov, 13:00-14:30 at the Palais de Nations (H Building), Geneva, Switzerland. and livestreamed here:
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
📣 Breaking News: "South Africa: Flooded and Forgotten", the new @amnesty.org report highlights the impact of the climate crisis on millions of people living in informal settlements.
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📣 Breaking News: "South Africa: Flooded and Forgotten", the new @amnesty.org report highlights the impact of the climate crisis on millions of people living in informal settlements.
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full report and press release here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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🚨 NEW joint statement
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
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It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
corporatejustice.org/publications...
JOINT STATEMENT Call for European Parliament to deliver a credible and ambitious approach on Omnibus I - ECCJ
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October 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🚨 NEW joint statement
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
corporatejustice.org/publications...
It's time: the EU’s credibility on human rights & climate is on the line.
Ahead of the #Omnibus I vote, 140+ EU & non-EU CSOs urge MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
corporatejustice.org/publications...
🚨 NEW joint statement: Ahead of key #CSDDD votes taking place in two weeks time, over 140 EU & non-EU CSOs have urged MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
See the full statement here: amnesty.org/en/documents...
See the full statement here: amnesty.org/en/documents...
October 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🚨 NEW joint statement: Ahead of key #CSDDD votes taking place in two weeks time, over 140 EU & non-EU CSOs have urged MEPs to back a strong, fair deal that protects workers, communities & our planet, not corporate interests.
See the full statement here: amnesty.org/en/documents...
See the full statement here: amnesty.org/en/documents...
📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
Free film Screening: Esther and the Law (with Q&A)
In remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Ogoni Nine, film screening of Esther and the Law with an in person Q&A featuring Esther Kiobel
www.eventbrite.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📢 @amnesty.org & @amnestyuk.bsky.social
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
present free screening of human rights film "Esther and the Law" documenting Esther Kiobel's brave legal battle against oil company Shell.
📅Thurs 13 Nov
🕧6pm-8:30pm
🎞️ @genesiscinema London, UK
Book your tickets here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-film-...
🚨A NEW POLL released by @amnesty.org &
@globalwitness.org suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights & environmental protection yet @ec.europa.eu is trying to roll these back #EU #CSDDD #HumanRights #climatejustice 🧵
Full results here: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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@globalwitness.org suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights & environmental protection yet @ec.europa.eu is trying to roll these back #EU #CSDDD #HumanRights #climatejustice 🧵
Full results here: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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EU: New research suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights and environmental protection in face of EU rollback
New polling by Ipsos reveals that a large majority of people (75%) across 10 European countries think it is important that the European Union (EU) uphold its own environmental laws. The new survey of ...
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October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🚨A NEW POLL released by @amnesty.org &
@globalwitness.org suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights & environmental protection yet @ec.europa.eu is trying to roll these back #EU #CSDDD #HumanRights #climatejustice 🧵
Full results here: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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@globalwitness.org suggests majority of Europeans favour human rights & environmental protection yet @ec.europa.eu is trying to roll these back #EU #CSDDD #HumanRights #climatejustice 🧵
Full results here: amn.st/eupublicopin...
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Amnesty International publishes new briefing calling for states and companies to confront the global political economy underpinning Israel’s genocide, occupation and apartheid.
See the full article here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full article here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Confronting the global political economy enabling Israel’s genocide
States and companies the world over are enabling or profiting from Israel’s prolonged violations of international law
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September 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Amnesty International publishes new briefing calling for states and companies to confront the global political economy underpinning Israel’s genocide, occupation and apartheid.
See the full article here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
See the full article here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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Amnesty is proud to stand with many many others in calling out the few who plunder the earth at the expense of the majority. Human rights are not for sale, nor is the planet on which we all depend. @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
The richest 1% emit as much carbon pollution as the poorest 5 billion people combined.
Exploitation of Earth's resources is benefiting the wealthiest at the expense of the majority
Is our civilization worth risking for the wealthiest 1%?🚨
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#PollutingElite
Exploitation of Earth's resources is benefiting the wealthiest at the expense of the majority
Is our civilization worth risking for the wealthiest 1%?🚨
pollutingelite.earth
#PollutingElite
September 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Amnesty is proud to stand with many many others in calling out the few who plunder the earth at the expense of the majority. Human rights are not for sale, nor is the planet on which we all depend. @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
Riva Jalipa is a Researcher in Amnesty International’s Economic & Social Justice team.
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
Riva Jalipa: we must fight to finance our rights
You have to be there to speak truth to power. Everyone has a role to play.
www.amnesty.org
September 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Riva Jalipa is a Researcher in Amnesty International’s Economic & Social Justice team.
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
In this article, Riva makes the case for reforming global financial systems, reparative justice & economic & fiscal sovereignty for low-income countries.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...
Amnesty International responds to the recently published letters from seven UN Special Rapporteurs to Shell, and other oil companies, regarding divestment and remediating historic oil pollution in Nigeria.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Nigeria: Shell remains responsible for cleaning up and remediating historic oil pollution despite divestment
Responding to the recently published letter sent by seven UN Special Rapporteurs on Human Rights to Shell, Eni and other oil companies as well as the governments of the companies’ home countries and N...
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September 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Amnesty International responds to the recently published letters from seven UN Special Rapporteurs to Shell, and other oil companies, regarding divestment and remediating historic oil pollution in Nigeria.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Amnesty International's statement: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability.
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
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The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
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Global: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Reacting to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) first Advisory Opinion clarifying the obligations of states in respect of climate change, Mandi Mudarikwa, Head of Strategic Litigation at Amnesty International, said: “Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability. The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be […]
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July 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Amnesty International's statement: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Reposted by Amnesty Business & Human Rights
Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability.
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
Global: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability
Reacting to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) first Advisory Opinion clarifying the obligations of states in respect of climate change, Mandi Mudarikwa, Head of Strategic Litigation at Amnesty International, said: “Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability. The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be […]
amn.st
July 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today’s opinion is a landmark moment for climate justice and accountability.
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
The ICJ made clear that the full enjoyment of human rights cannot be ensured without protection of the climate system and other parts of the environment.
Read more 👇
amn.st/63322fJEyw
Between January 2014 and June 2025, Saudi Arabia executed 1,816 people. Out of the 597 people executed for drug-related offences during the ten-year period, foreign nationals made up nearly three-quarters (75%) of such executions.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Escalation of executions in Saudia Arabia for drug-related offences
New report highlights significant impact on foreign nationals.
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July 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Between January 2014 and June 2025, Saudi Arabia executed 1,816 people. Out of the 597 people executed for drug-related offences during the ten-year period, foreign nationals made up nearly three-quarters (75%) of such executions.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights' advisory opinion has affirmed that states have an obligation to take immediate, concrete, and positive action to urgently tackle the climate crisis.
July 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights' advisory opinion has affirmed that states have an obligation to take immediate, concrete, and positive action to urgently tackle the climate crisis.
New @theguardian.com article on the EU's recent deregulation drive.
"The European Union’s rollback of environment policy is gaining momentum, campaigners have warned, in a deregulation drive that has shocked observers with its scale and speed."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"The European Union’s rollback of environment policy is gaining momentum, campaigners have warned, in a deregulation drive that has shocked observers with its scale and speed."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
EU rollback on environmental policy is gaining momentum, warn campaigners
Observers shocked at scale and speed of deregulation drive they say is watering down European Green Deal and laws
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June 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
New @theguardian.com article on the EU's recent deregulation drive.
"The European Union’s rollback of environment policy is gaining momentum, campaigners have warned, in a deregulation drive that has shocked observers with its scale and speed."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"The European Union’s rollback of environment policy is gaining momentum, campaigners have warned, in a deregulation drive that has shocked observers with its scale and speed."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The ruling means that Shell’s attempts to restrict the scope of the upcoming full trial, to be held in 2027, have been unsuccessful, and it can be held responsible.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nigerian communities to take Shell to high court over oil pollution
Residents of Bille and Ogale in Niger delta are suing Shell and subsidiary, but company denies liability
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June 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The ruling means that Shell’s attempts to restrict the scope of the upcoming full trial, to be held in 2027, have been unsuccessful, and it can be held responsible.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Amnesty International press statement following today's UK High Court ruling that oil company Shell can be held responsible for its oil spills in the Niger Delta, regardless of how long ago they happened.
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
UK: Court ruling on Shell oil spills in Niger Delta an 'important step forward' for devastated communities
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
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June 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Amnesty International press statement following today's UK High Court ruling that oil company Shell can be held responsible for its oil spills in the Niger Delta, regardless of how long ago they happened.
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...
Amnesty International's response to the announcement on Wednesday 12 June that the Nigerian government has pardoned the Ogoni Nine.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Nigeria: Ogoni Nine pardon ‘falls far short’ of real justice
The Nigerian government must recognise formally that they are innocent of any crime and fully exonerate them.
www.amnesty.org
June 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Amnesty International's response to the announcement on Wednesday 12 June that the Nigerian government has pardoned the Ogoni Nine.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
New Op-Ed: "Fuego en el corazón de la Amazonía ecuatoriana: niñas y jóvenes en lucha por la justicia climática" by Alicia Moncado and Tamaryn Nelson has been published in El País.
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Fuego en el corazón de la Amazonía ecuatoriana: niñas y jóvenes en lucha por la justicia climática
Tres años después de que una corte ordenara la eliminación de las antorchas que queman gas en las petroleras por violar derechos humanos, la sentencia sigue sin cumplirse y la lucha de las activistas ...
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June 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
New Op-Ed: "Fuego en el corazón de la Amazonía ecuatoriana: niñas y jóvenes en lucha por la justicia climática" by Alicia Moncado and Tamaryn Nelson has been published in El País.
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