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Position paper: Collective Demands on Community-Led Development in the Framework of the Just Energy Transition | The Coalition for Human Rights in Development

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 16h

📢 Esta semana estamos en la #COP30 para exigir un cambio radical.
Las decisiones clave sobre nuestro futuro se toman a puerta cerrada. Pero una transición energética verdaderamente justa debe ser más que un cambio tecnológico: debe ser un cambio de poder.
👇 rightsindevelopment.org/es/news/docu...

In this position paper, Coalition members and partners articulate their key demands for a community-led approach to the just energy transition.

Position paper: Collective Demands on Community-Led Development in the Framework of the Just Energy Transition | The Coalition for Human Rights in Development

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 16h

📢 This week, we’re at #COP30 with our members & partners to demand radical change.

Key decisions about our future are made behind closed doors. But a truly just energy transition must be more than a change in technology: it must be a shift in power.

👇 rightsindevelopment.org/news/jet-pos...

In this position paper, Coalition members and partners articulate their key demands for a community-led approach to the just energy transition.

No more billionaires: Why communities should lead their own development | The Coalition for Human Rights in Development

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 1d

What if development stopped serving billionaires' interests, and instead started meeting the needs and aspirations of local communities, #women & #IndigenousPeoples?

👇Check out our new op-ed, arguing why community-led devt should be the only way forward:
rightsindevelopment.org/news/no-more...

The current economic system is broken: it keeps increasing the wealth of the superwealthy while failing to meet the needs of workers and local communities. But if community-led development was the new...

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 5d

📢 On Thursday Nov 13 (9:00 GMT), join us to hear directly from mining-affected communities in #DRC, #Tanzania and #Zimbabwe & discuss how a truly just, community-led energy transition can shape global decisions at the G20.

Register here👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 7d

In #Tajikistan, a World Bank-led consortium is funding the #Rogun dam — a project that risks displacing 60,000+ people & causing lasting environmental harm.

A new analysis reveals serious flaws in the #resettlement plan, find out more👇 rightsindevelopment.org/news/rogun-d...

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 15d

What powerful struggles are our members & partners leading to resist harmful projects, defend human rights, and re-imagine development?

In our October #Newsletter, you can find key updates, new reports, useful resources & inspiring stories!

bit.ly/CHRDnewslett...

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 18d

For years, the Tumandok community has been at the forefront of the struggle against the Jalaur dam. But instead of heeding their legitimate concerns, the govt has responded with threats and killings.

Read about their powerful resistance here: rightsindevelopment.org/news/carryin...

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 18d

"From Panay to Seoul, let our voices echo those who have been silenced. Let us continue to tell the stories of the Tumandok—their pain, their courage, and their enduring hope for a future where their rights are respected and their self-determination is realized."

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 18d

"These stories form the foundation of our continuing struggle—for the lives lost, the lands taken & the livelihoods destroyed by the Jalaur Mega Dam project.
For a week, we brought the voices of the Tumandok to the institutions responsible for their displacement and suffering."

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · 18d

When we left the #Philippines for South Korea, we carried not just documents & statements, but the stories, pain, and hopes of our Tumandok people".

In this powerful blog, read about the struggle of Indigenous ppl against the Korean-funded Jalaur dam 👇
rightsindevelopment.org/news/carryin...

A German Bank is under intense scrutiny for its irresponsible banking practices, which have been directly linked to displacement and human rights abuses.

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Witness Radio - Uganda @witnessradio.bsky.social · Sep 15

A German Bank is under intense scrutiny for its irresponsible banking practices, which have been directly linked to displacement and human rights abuses...
#KFW
@hrw.org @gfc-forest.bsky.social @rightsindevt.bsky.social @fundhumanrights.bsky.social
Read more: witnessradio.org/a-german-ban...

By Witness Radio Team. Germany’s state-owned development bank, KfW, is facing heavy criticism after a new report exposed how its financing is linked to land grabs, community repression, and human righ...

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Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 12

Read our new report “KfW: Irresponsible banking” on the hidden harms of the German development bank
rightsindevelopment.org/kfw-irrespon...

🎥 You can watch the report launch here featuring accounts by #HumanRights Defenders resisting KfW-funded projects
✊ youtu.be/5fH20N5oOWo?...

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Witness Radio - Uganda @witnessradio.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ahead of today’s launch, Witness Radio brings you a special preview of the Coalition’s new report on KfW financing, featuring Dalile Antunez. Tune to Witness Radio at 2 pm EAT to hear the discussion. @business-humanrights.org @rightsindevt.bsky.social

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 11

📢 Our new report is out now!

Germany’s development bank #KfW - while branding its operations as "responsible banking" - is fueling reprisals, displacement & environmental destruction.

Read more👇
rightsindevelopment.org/kfw-irrespon...

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Witness Radio - Uganda @witnessradio.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today, Sept 10, at 3 PM EAT, @rightsindevt.bsky.social launches a new report, endorsed by 20 CSOs, exposing how individuals opposing #KfW-funded projects face threats, attacks & human rights violations for defending their land & future. Tune in to Witness Radio live for the highlights. #KFW

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚨 Join us TODAY (15:00 Nairobi time) for the launch of our new report, "#KfW: Irresponsible Banking" & hear directly from grassroots activists in #Indonesia & #Mexico as they denounce human rights violations in KfW-funded projects.

👇Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us TOMORROW at the launch of our new report "KfW: Irresponsible Banking"!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Uzbek Forum for Human Rights @uzbekforum.bsky.social · Sep 9

2/ Our 2024 cotton harvest report explained what needs to change to make the Uzbek cotton sector sustainable and viable for everyone:
bit.ly/46hgjj7

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 Join us this Wednesday, Sept 10th, for the online launch of our new report "#KfW: Irresponsible Banking”, with human rights defenders from #Mexico & #Indonesia + Pichamon Yeophantong, chairperson of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights

⏩Register here us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@banktrack.bsky.social @stopcorpabuse.bsky.social @fian-international.bsky.social @accountcounsel.bsky.social @inclusivedevt.bsky.social @uzbekforum.bsky.social @unwgbhr.bsky.social @re-course.org @fairfinanceint.bsky.social @steelwatch.bsky.social

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 4

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 4

🗓️ Sept 18 [14.30-15.00 ICT]
📌 "Rights and Remedies as Non-Negotiables:"
🔹 With speakers from Indigenous Rights Legal, International Rivers and @rightsindevt.bsky.social
👇https://www.rbhrforum.com/rights-and-remedies

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 4

🗓️ Sept 18 [14.30-15.00 ICT]
📌 "A Rights-Holder Led Approach to Corporate Accountability: Lessons from grassroots movements in #India and #Indonesia"
🔹 With Anti POSCO and Anti Jindal People's Movement & Forum Petani Plasma Buol
👇 rbhrforum.com/rights-holde...

Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Sep 4

This month we'll be at the UN Responsible Business & Human Rights Forum Asia-Pacific forum in #Bangkok, get in touch if you'll be there!

Register here to join in-person or online: indico.un.org/event/1018118/

And check this 🧵 below to read about the two sessions we're co-hosting on Sept 18!

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Coalition for Human Rights in Development @rightsindevt.bsky.social · Aug 28

Next month join us for a webinar where we'll discuss:
📌 what has been the #CommunityResourceExchange (CRE) impact so far & examples of successful collaborations
📌key trends & key lessons learned
📌what's coming next & how you can collaborate.

Read more: rightsindevelopment.org/news/cre-eva...