Thanks for having us A4ID - a great panel & discussion!

Delighted that @projectlawyers has joined Nature Crime Alliance & looking fwd to working together to challenge environmental crime & corruption #environmentaljustice #economicjustice

Celebrating 7 years of indigenous justice.

We condemn the illegal Act done by KFS officers doing operations in Embobut forest .They are taking away peoples cattle.

🔔New report - putting people at the centre of forest protection ‘[We] need to prioritise the rights of forest peoples and communities and their crucial role in protecting vital #forest ecosystems’ forestpeoples.org/en/2024/report… #ForPeopleAndNature #ForNature

We are deeply concerned about the unfavourable judgment of Nakuru ELC PET 1/2023 delivered on 30th May 2024,that has failed to take into account the judgment of 2017 and 2022 .We wish to RESTORE HOPE of the community by assuring them that the African Court rulings still STAND

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s appreciate the lawyers, #HumanRightsDefenders & organisations across the globe in their fight against environmental injustice. We're proud to support this work through pro bono legal assistance and more: tinyurl.com/rcxf5a2j

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, read more here about how the law can be used to seek #environmentaljustice 👇

This #volunteersweek2024 we thank the hundreds of pro bono lawyers who work with our partners to advance the rule of law and justice for vulnerable and marginalised people across the globe. Why not join them? Visit internationallawyersproject.org to find out how!

I'll be walking the London Legal Support Trust London #LegalWalk next week to raise funds for crucial #accesstojustice. Details on how to sponsor me and help us reach our target are below 👇Thank you.

Are you a junior lawyer looking 4 NGO experience, to develop legal research & client skills & gain exposure to international pro bono? Apply for our 12 month Legal Fellowship; location flexible; closing date 14 July 2024. Pls share! #environmentaljustice #economicjustice #probono

The International Lawyers Project, as an official nominator of The Earthshot Prize, attended a special lunch at the Sky Garden in London to celebrate The Earthshot Prize: Stories of Impact. Read more about the event at: linkedin.com/posts/internat…

There's still time to apply for our Legal Fellow role! Deadline 14 July. #environmentaljustice #economicjustice #probono

Long awaited ruling from African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights that breaks new ground on multiple fronts (see thread). This is the first time an HR body finds violations of the rights to health, education and environment in the context of conservation-related displacement of IPs.

The ACHPR also "Declares that fortress conservation models based on the exclusion of indigenous peoples from their ancestral lands without their free and prior consent are ineffective, and...

recalls that, in cases where such conservations are necessary, their impact on indigenous peoples must be carefully analysed and remedied. In particular, the conservation model used in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park has failed, by excluding the Batwa as custodians of the forest"

DRC has an obligation to implement the ruling, but so does WCS. If DRC does not return the lands to the Batwa, and the eco guards WCS manages continue to violently exclude them from the park, WCS will be complicit in and responsible for the ONGOING violation of 11 Charter rights.

Credit where credit is due: Many thanks to Colin Luoma & Jennifer Castello who helped me draft the merits brief & the invaluable support of Julie Barriere, ERND (particularly Innocent Bisimwa) & Rainforest Foundation Norway (RFN) throughout the process.

And a special recognition to Lucy Claridge who filed the case before the ACHPR, obtained a favourable admissibility decision and fundraised tirelessly as MRG Legal Director to ensure this case could be pursued.

The Ogiek of Sasimwani today marks the International day of the 🌎 indigenous peoples while urging the government to listen to their grievances and take them back to their ancestral land. #Rememberourroots