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ESCR-Net

International Network for Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights

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We unite 300 social movements, human rights organizations, and advocates across 80 countries, collaborating toward the world we need: a world where care for people and the planet, solidarity, and equality inform decisions and shape structures to guarantee human rights for all.

How we make change

At the heart of our collective efforts lie the lived experiences, analysis, and leadership of those most impacted by and resisting inequality, impoverishment, injustice, and environmental destruction. For over twenty years, the Network has facilitated spaces for members to build solidarity and connect their struggles across regions to tackle deep-rooted challenges that erode human rights, mobilizing collective action to transform unjust economic and political structures.

10/30/2026
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Across the world, social movements are defending their rights while building alternatives to the systems that threaten them. The final article in ESCR-Net’s Political Education Series explores how legal strategies, community organizing, collective care, political education, and international solidarity can reinforce one another to build collective power and advance systemic...
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Treaty on Business and Human Rights: The Road to the 12th Session

The process towards a legally binding instrument on business and human rights (LBI) is at a critical moment. From April through October 2026, a series of thematic consultations will address core elements of the proposed treaty. We’ve created a resource hub to support engagement at every stage. It will be updated regularly with accessible materials, key positions, and timely analysis.

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