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Tom Sparks
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Human rights lawyer and activist with a focus on climate
Director, Just Access e.V.
Formerly: MPIL Heidelberg and Amnesty UK
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How can #indigenous knowledge be more fairly included in international law?

Find out on the @justaccess.bsky.social #podcast!

Listen to part 2 of our conversation with Prof. Chidi Oguamanam on #intellectualproperty, #indigenousknowledge, and #accesstojustice.

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July 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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What can the #Romanian Presidential Elections teach us about #electioninterference, illiberal liberalism, and the co-option of #humanrights?

Read Sabina Grigore's insightful post on the @justaccess.bsky.social blog to find out!

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The Romanian Presidential Elections - Just Access - A Blow to Democracy?
What can the Romanian Presidential Elections teach us about election interference, illiberal liberalism, and the co-option of human rights?
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April 4, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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The international justice system is under attack.

President Trump has sanctioned the International Criminal Court, drawing the condemnation of the international community.

But why has Trump attacked the Court, and what can we do?

Read now!

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International Justice under Attack - Just Access - ICC under Seige
The international justice system under attack. President Trump imposed sanctions on the ICC, following the arrest warrant against Netanyahu
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February 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Just Access e.V. is a human rights NGO, working to protect human rights and access to justice for all people, everywhere.

Find out more about our work 👇
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December 5, 2024 at 8:06 AM
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New episode alert!

We continue our conversation with Bora Un and Anna Schroeder from Art Works Projects (AWP), delving deeper into the organisation’s impactful work in human rights storytelling.

Listen now! 👇
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How can visual storytelling promote human rights? | Just Access
with Bora Un & Ann Schroeter
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December 2, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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Ready for the ICJ Climate hearings?

Listen to the @asymmetricalh.bsky.social conversation with Ralph Regenvanu, 'Climate Justice via the World Court (#AOLetsGo)'

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Episode 117 – Climate Justice via the World Court (#AOLetsGo) with Ralph Regenvanu
Vanuatu’s Special Envoy on Climate, Ralph Regenvanu explains why his small island state has turned to the ICJ for climate justice
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December 1, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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On the International Day for the ##Elimination of ##ViolenceAgainstWomen, revisit Fitri Lestari's contribution to the @justaccess.bsky.social ##blog on the urgent need to protect the rights of Indonesian ##women migrant domestic workers

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November 25, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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We're deeply concerned about reports of a breakdown at ##COP29

The Presidency must reach out to all Parties in good faith, to seek an equitable agreement

A safe and sustainable ##climate is essential for ##humanrights. States must commit to ambitious climate action.
November 23, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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🚨 @justaccess.bsky.social is ##Recruiting!🚨

🤩We're looking for a new Head of our Finance and Administration (German speaking), based at our office in Heidelberg

📢Please spread the word!

Read more, and apply now👇
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November 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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On Thursday, the ##InternationalCriminalCourt issued an ##arrestwarrant for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin ##Netanyahu

This brave decision is likely to bring more pressure against the Court

Revisit Zinovia Verikokidi's contribution on ##sanctions and the ##ICC on the @justaccess.bsky.social ##Blog
What Future for International Justice? Sanctions and the ICC - Just Access
Major powers sanction courts like the ICC in a challenge to international justice. US House Republicans plan to sanction ICC officials
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November 23, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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🚨 ##NewEpisode on the @justaccess.bsky.social ##Podcast! 🚨

Bora Un and Anne Schroeter: How can human rights stories be told collaboratively?

Listen now!

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November 21, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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What future is there for international #justice when major powers threaten and sanction international Courts like the ICC?

Our legal fellow, Zinovia Verikokidi asks this vital question in her latest piece on the @justaccess.bsky.social #Blog

Read now!👇
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What Future for International Justice? Sanctions and the ICC - Just Access
Major powers sanction courts like the ICC in a challenge to international justice. US House Republicans plan to sanction ICC officials
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July 24, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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How is the law being used to criminalise and persecute #climateprotestors?

How should we balance the #righttoprotest and the rights of others to go about their lives?

Listen to part II of our conversation with Juanita van Lunen and Mirjam Hermann!

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July 22, 2024 at 7:43 AM
My statement for @justaccess.bsky.social on the #ICJ advisory opinion on #Israel's practices in the #OccupiedPalestinianTerritory 👇
Yesterday, the International Court of Justice handed down its advisory opinion on #Israel's practices in the #OccupiedPalestinianTerritory

This is an extraordinary moment

Read the reaction by our Director 👇
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July 21, 2024 at 5:36 AM
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Yesterday, the International Court of Justice handed down its advisory opinion on #Israel's practices in the #OccupiedPalestinianTerritory

This is an extraordinary moment

Read the reaction by our Director 👇
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July 20, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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New post! Sabina, JA Rep to the UNODC writes on #AlHassan's trial judgment. The #ICC case which sparked intense debate and showcased groundbreaking use of immersive #virtualenvironments. Dive into the complexities and innovations of modern #justice.
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Une petite sardine? The Trial Judgment in the Al Hassan Case
January 2012 saw the onset of the Mali War, plunging the nation into its worst human rights crisis in 50 years.
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July 19, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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Today is the Day of International Justice

It's also OUR BIRTHDAY!

We're celebrating four years of fighting for a more just and equal world

Find out more about our mission, and how you can support us, here
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July 17, 2024 at 11:23 AM
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Labour expected to drop challenge to #ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant

Are we witnessing a return to internationalism and respect for #accesstojustice in the #UK?

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Labour expected to drop challenge to ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant
Exclusive: UK government appears unlikely to go ahead with legal bid, while Keir Starmer has spoken with Israeli PM over Gaza ceasefire
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July 13, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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"The South Africa v Israel case is not just a legal battle; it is a litmus test for the international legal system’s capacity to uphold justice and human rights across national boundaries and political alliances"

Read Leyan AlMaqousi's powerful post 👇

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The effectiveness of provisional measures: South Africa vs Israel  - Just Access
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to halt its military operations in the southern Gazan city of Rafah for the third time on May 24th.
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July 13, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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"We have been tormented for years by the threat of our traditional forests being replaced ... We want to raise our children with the help of nature, and the food and materials we harvest from the forest. Palm oil will destroy our forests"
--Rikarda Maa

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All Eyes on Papua: The Fight for Indigenous Environmental Rights
Indigenous people in Papua face the terrible reality of relentless land confiscation and environmental devastation
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July 12, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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“Our action was CPR around the heart of the nation.”

Climate activist, Whittaker De Abreu, on trial in London, urges the jurors to apply ‘conscience and common sense’

We delve into #climateprotests on the Just Access #Podcast 👉 podcast.just.access.de

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July 11, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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We discussed #humanrights and #climate #protests with Juanita van Lunen and Mirjam Herrmann

Listen now on the Just Access #Podcast!

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What are climate protests? - with Mirjam Herrmann & Juanita van Lunen - Descript
  When something is a climate protest, I can say that according to articles 10 and 11 from the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, that you have the right
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July 11, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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🌏 Deforestation and land confiscation in #Indonesia is putting #indigenous rights at risk

Our Legal Fellow, Delasari Krisda Putri, calls on the global community to ensure a fair and respectful future for all indigenous peoples

Read and share!👇
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July 10, 2024 at 6:05 AM
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What do you think of #ClimateProtests?

In
this episode of the Just Access #Podcast we delve into the fraught world of #climate #protests with guests, Juanita van Lunen and Mirjam Herrmann @xrlegal-de.bsky.social

Listen to part one of our conversation now!

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July 8, 2024 at 10:54 AM
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💡 #Didyouknow that suits, plane tickets and toothpaste can make or break #Peace #Negotiations?

😮 Listen to fascinating stories from the #Mozambique and #Angola peace processes from Dr Miranda Melcher's amazing interview with Nalenhle Moyo!

🎙 Listen, follow & share!
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Securing Peace in Angola and Mozambique | Just Access
Your Gateway to Global Human Rights Conversations
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July 3, 2024 at 10:14 AM