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As a network of over 300 social movements, organizations and human rights defenders from 80 countries, ESCR-Net (International Network for Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights) is united in our solidarity with the people of Kenya, who have exercised their human rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly, denouncing the punitive Finance Bill, 2024, which the government was ultimately forced to withdraw at the end of June. Their large-scale participation in protests exemplifies a steadfast commitment to upholding economic, social, cultural and environmental rights (ESCER), which are essential to human dignity and social justice.

The Socfin Group’s oil palm and rubber plantations occupy 190,000 hectares (469,500 acres) in eight countries in West and Central Africa and two in Southeast Asia. Their operations have led to allegations of sexual and gender-based violence, inadequate compensation and ongoing land rights litigation.

As a network of over 300 social movements, Indigenous Peoples, and human rights organizations from across 76 countries, ESCR-Net – International Network for Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, members are united in our solidarity with our fellow member the Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH). We affirm our unwavering demand for justice in the tragic murder of our dear friend and comrade Berta Cáceres. Berta fearlessly defended the rights of her community, of the Lenca people and other Indigenous Peoples, in their struggles for self-determination.