“Democratic governments should stop using increasingly harsh, overly broad, and vague criminal laws against climate protesters and activists” We must defend our right to protest. Read the new Climate Rights International report: cri.org/reports/on-thi…

Joanna Smith and Tim Martin are climate protestors featured in our latest report: “On Thin Ice: Disproportionate Responses to Climate Change Protesters in Democratic Countries” Read more here: cri.org/reports/on-thi…

CRI has signed on to support the "Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan" campaign ‼️

👏Le Groupe d’experts de l'ONU sur les minerais de transition appelle à ancrer les #DroitsHumains & des peuples autochtones dans les chaînes d'approvisionnement! 📢Nous attendons une action collective forte pour mettre cela en pratique. Notre réponse: pwyp.org/fr/declaration…

📢 Exciting news! Catch the Democracy Now! program featuring CRI's Legal Director Linda Lakhdhir tomorrow from 8-9 am EST for a live discussion on our On Thin Ice report. Don’t miss it! 📷 #DemocracyNow #FreeSpeech #LiveTV #RighttoProtest Stream on: democracynow.org

Well reported story on our report “On Thin Ice” about how Western democracies are cracking down on climate protesters with new laws, criminal prosecutions, harsh sentences. Instead of silencing people trying to save humanity let’s have real climate action. theguardian.com/environment/ar…

The Guardian cites CRI's recent report "On Thin Ice: Disproportionate Responses to Climate Change Protesters in Democratic Countries". cri.org/reports/on-thi…

CRI's Legal Director, Linda Lakhdhir, was featured on Democracy Now! alongside Joanna Smith, a climate protester highlighted in our recent report, 'On Thin Ice,' to discuss the disproportionate repercussions that peaceful protesters are facing in wealthy democratic countries.

Whether one likes tactics of climate protesters or not, peaceful protest – including peaceful civil disobedience – is a basic right. Govts should work with activists instead of demonizing them. Important oped by ⁦Linda Lakhdhir⁩ ⁦Climate Rights International⁩. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Watch the courageous climate campaigner Joanna Smith, who was jailed simply for putting washable fingerpaint on the protective glass case of "The Dancer," and CRI legal director Linda Lakhdhir discuss our new report. And watch our video about the crackdowns on climate protesters.

Governments are failing to uphold their commitments to protect basic freedoms. In the new report, “On Thin Ice,” CRI highlights how the crackdown on climate activists is threatening democracy and human rights. 📖Read the report here: cri.org/reports/on-thi…

The Ugandan government, CNOOC, and other stakeholders involved in the Kingfisher project must ensure that all affected individuals and communities receive full compensation for their land and assets, along with support to fully restore their livelihoods.

📢Join us for a great NY Climate Week discussion on: Growing Criminalization of Climate Activism in Western Democracies DATE: Sept 24 TIME: 7 p.m. EDT WHERE: The People’s Forum ADDRESS: 320 West 37th Street (btw 8th & 9th Avenues) / New York, NY 10018 eventbrite.com/e/the-growing-…

Governments should adopt a proactive approach to facilitating peaceful protests. Guidance, resources, and security are necessary to safe and responsible demonstrations, protecting both the public and the rights of protesters. #ProtestSafely cri.org/reports/cri-cl…

Numerous women told CRI about sexual violence resulting from threats, intimidation, or coercion by soldiers in the Kingfisher project area. The Ugandan government, military, CNOOC, and its subcontractors must stop all human rights abuses and environmental harms.

🌍🌲 Join us at Climate Week NYC as we discuss tackling deforestation linked to US markets. Ft. experts like one of the 2024 The Goldman Environmental Prize winners! Let’s clean up supply chains. tinyurl.com/f5b3bpz7 #Deforestation #SustainableSupplyChains

Reserve a seat to "Taking Action: The Growing Criminalization of Climate Activism" at The People's Forum on Sept. 24. Speakers include Climate Rights International' Brad Adams, Kumi Naidoo, Alice Hu, Indigenous Environmental Network's Marcello Federico and Nina Lakhani #ClimateWeekNYC #NYC eventbrite.com/e/the-growing-…

Legal systems should protect climate protesters by allowing a public interest defense and recognizing their motivations, ensuring fairness and adherence to international standards.#RightToProtest Read our latest report: cri.org/reports/on-thi…

The devastation from EACOP includes habitat loss, diminished cultural sites, and disrupted livelihoods. Hello TotalEnergies, #StopEACOP and take responsibility for these impacts. #PhaseOutPayUp StopEACOP Zaki Mamdoo 📸:Baraka Machumu

If you will be in NYC next week, join this fantastic panel event moderated by CRI's Senior Policy Advisor Daniel Wilkinson!