International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Working together to make human rights a reality for all.
Activities and Actions
The activities and actions of ESCR-Net are carried out by Members and active participants working from different countries in a coordinated, collective way through a Working Group or Initiative. ESCR-Net also undertakes urgent actions or Membership-wide activities. ESCR-Net seeks to strengthen economic, social and cultural rights by working with activists and practitioners worldwide to facilitate mutual learning and strategy exchange, to develop new tools and resources, and to engage in joint advocacy.
Featured Activities and Actions
International Strategy Meeting on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and ESCR-Net General Assembly: Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya: December 1-4, 2008
View Reports from the meeting, the plenary and working sessions, the ESCR-Net General Assembly, and the Social Movements and Grassroots Gathering.
JUSTICE NOW! RATIFY TO PROTECT ALL HUMAN RIGHTS
On 24 September 2009 the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic and Social Rights was opened for signature. The International Coalition of NGO-s for an OP-ICESCR has launched the Campaign JUSTICE NOW! RATIFY TO PROTECT ALL HUMAN RIGHTS, to ensure wide ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol.
INVITATION À PRÉSENTER RAPPORTS SUR LES DROITS HUMAINS: Le projet de documentation sur les entreprises et les droits humains (B-HRD.org)
Juillet 2009 - Pensez à partager vos rapports relatifs aux violations des droits humains liées aux entreprises
Follow-up: Video footage from Peoples' Voices on the Crisis event
On June 20, 2009 ESCR-Net coordinated a gathering of underrepresented groups to talk about how the economic crisis is affecting them.
Call For Photos - The Business & Human Rights Documentation Project (B-HRD)
Do you have photos that show the effects businesses have on human rights? Consider donating them to the Business and Human Rights Documentation (B-HRD) Project!
Participer à un questionnaire portant sur les réponses de votre gouvernement face à la crise
Cela fait maintenant plus de deux ans, qu'est survenue la plus grande crise financière et récession économique mondiale depuis plus de cinquante ans. Et pourtant, il reste à analyser comment nos gouvernements ont réagi à cette crise de manière à respecter la dignité fondamentale des peuples et droits de l'homme. Participer à un questionnaire portant sur les réponses de votre gouvernement face à la crise La politique financière nous concerne tous - Votre voix doit être entendue!
Bringing Human Rights to Bear in Times of Crisis: A human rights analysis of government responses to the economic crisis
It has been more than two years now since the start of the largest financial meltdown and global economic recession in over fifty years. And yet, how have our governments responded to this crisis in such a way as to uphold people's fundamental dignity and human rights? ESCR-Net--together with AWID, CESR, Center of Concern and the Center for Women's Global Leadership--present this new joint report analyzing government responses to the crisis from a human rights perspective.
Statement by Navanethem Pillay, United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights
Statement by Navanethem Pillay, United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights during the signing ceremony of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, held in New York on September 29, 2009.
Statement by Navanethem Pillay, United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights (234K)
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Collective Statement on the Financial Crisis and Global Economic Recession: Towards a Human Rights Response
June 2009 - Read ESCR-Net's Statement on the Financial Crisis and Global Economic Recession: Towards a Human Rights Response.
CALL for HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS: The Business and Human Rights Documentation (B-HRD.org) Project
July 2009 - Please consider sharing your reports documenting business-related human rights abuse
September 2009: Update on Urgent Action calling for the release of ESCR-Net Member Golden Misabiko
On August 19, 2009 the first hearing took place and Mr. Golden Misabiko was released on bail by the Court of Lubumbashi/Kamalondo. Misabiko remains on conditional bail pending further hearings. ESCR-Net will keep Members informed should further action be needed.
Call for Action on the Elections of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
The International Coaltion of NGO for an Optional Protocol has issued a call addressed to civil society to draw its attention to the upcoming elections of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Committee) and urges it to get involved to ensure the election of independent members with strong ESCR expertise.
Participate in this Questionnaire on Government Responses to the Crisis - 2010
It has been more than two years now since the start of the largest financial meltdown and global economic recession in over fifty years. And yet, how have our governments responded to this crisis in such a way as to uphold peoples' fundamental dignity and human rights? Participate in this Questionnaire on Government Responses to the Crisis. Economic policy is public policy - your voice must be heard!
Call for Action on the Elections of the Members of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ECOSOC
The Coalition of NGO-s for an OP-ICESCR calls upon civil society to influence ECOSOC Member States to vote only for independent and capable members to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The elections of 9 new members will take place in New York (28-29 April 2010.)