International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Working together to make human rights a reality for all.
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ESCR-Net links Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) advocates around the world so they can strengthen their own work through the use of human rights tools and approaches; strengthen each other's work through joint actions, campaigns, and information-sharing; and build the field of ESCR globally though the development of new tools, strategies, knowledge and advocacy. To get involved you can:
Take Action!
Call for Action on the Elections of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Call for Action to participate in the upcoming elections of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and ensure the election of independent members to the Committee.
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August 4, 2011: Solidarity Action: Continuing threats or harassment of workers in Durango, Mexico
On August 4th, 2011, the ESCR-Net Secretariat reiterated its concerns of threats to and harassment of workers by Excellon authorities regarding the workers' right to unionize in the La Platosa mine in Durango, Mexico. ESCR-Net urged Excellon representatives to respect the workers' right to join a union of their choosing and to uphold the workers' human rights to integrity, to security, and freedom of association.
Joint Civil Society Statement on the draft Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights - 2011
June 17, 2011: Urgent Action - planned forced land acquisitions and repression of dissent in Jagatsinghpur
On June 17, 2011 The International Network on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights sent a letter calling on the Government of India to refrain from proceeding with the forcible entry and seizure of the lands in and around the village of Govindpur to make way for an integrated steel plant; desist from all acts of intimidation and the filing of baseless criminal charges against human rights defenders and undertake to respect the human rights of the affected community, including the right to liberty and security of person, peaceful assembly, food, water and adequate housing and prohibitions against forced evictions and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
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Feb 2, 2012: Central Banks: Do They Have Human Rights Obligations?
ESCR net in conjunction with several members of an initiative for ‘a bottom up approach to righting financial regulation' have today released a new factsheet on the human rights obligations of central banks.
December 10, 2010: Take Action! Support the Optional Protocol
December 10, 2010 marks the second anniversary of the adoption of the Optional Protocol. On this occasion, we encourage you to contact your government and make a call for ratification/ accession. So far 3 countries have ratified the Protocol, so we need 7 more for it to enter into force and many more to ensure it lives up to its potential. Included are model letters and press releases you can use to facilitate this action.
ESCR-Net's Video Page - Visit the HUB!
ESCR-Net introduces an exciting project by ESCR-Net member, WITNESS.
Become a Member
The most direct way to get involved with ESCR-Net is to become active as a Member of the Network. Membership in ESCR-Net is open to any individual or organization that is committed to the advancement of ESCR, actively engaged in the field and supportive of ESCR-Net's goals and principles. In this section you will find more information on Membership.
Participate in a Working Group
The main way to get involved in the substantive work of ESCR-Net is through participating in one of its thematic Working Groups or Initiatives. Working Groups provide a structure for you to move beyond dialogue with other activists to undertake joint actions, develop new strategies and resources, and carry out substantive and project-focused work together.
Join a Thematic Discussion Group
You can subscribe to one or more of ESCR-Net's Discussion Groups, which provide a channel for you to exchange information with other activists from around the world working on the same issue area.
Join the General Listserv
ESCR-Net hosts a general listserv, which allows groups to post information about campaigns and events, pose questions and seek input or assistance, and share information on issues of general interest in the field of ESCR. Members also receive updates about ESCR-Net's activities and meetings. Currently, the general listserv has approximately 1500 groups and individuals that participate from around the world.
Network Actions
Join ESCR-Net Members and other committed Human Rigths activists and defenders in addresssing challenges to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Other Ways to Get Involved
For information on volunteer opportunities or other ways in which you would like to contribute to ESCR-Net, please feel free to contact the Secretariat by email, phone, or fax.
Email: info@escr-net.org
Phone: 212.681.1236
Fax: 212.681.1241