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This is a database of positive domestic, regional and international legal decisions from around the world regarding economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights (ESCER). These case summaries provide greater awareness about ESCER issues globally, effective litigation strategies, progressive jurisprudence, and enforcement efforts. Our case summaries are available in English and Spanish, with more recent entries also available in French and Arabic. 

The caselaw database is made possible by the support of ESCR-Net members, many of whom have contributed or reviewed cases, as well as several allies. ESCR-Net expresses its special appreciation to the Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy at Northeastern University (PHRGE), which provides ongoing support to the case database. To suggest additional cases for inclusion, contact Felipe Mesel, Strategic Litigation Working Group Program Coordinator, at fmesel@escr-net.org.

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04/13/2010
Case Law | Development
South Fork Band and others v. United States DOI, 588 F.3d 718, (2009)
In this case, the South Fork Band and other Western Shoshone tribes were appealing a lower court decision denying an injunction[1] against the construction of the gold mine. In their appeal to the Court, the South Fork Band argued that an injunction should be granted against Barrick Cortez because the...
03/12/2008
Case Law | Development
López Ostra vs. Spain (Application no. 16798/90)
On May 14, 1990, Gregoria López Ostra filed a report before the European Commission on Human Rights against the Spanish State. She claimed that the State’s failure to take any measures against the smell, noise and contaminating smokes originated in a solid and liquid waste treatment plant located a few...
11/10/2006
Case Law | Cultural Rights
Asociación de Comunidades Aborígenes Lhaka Honhat. Caso Nº 12.094. [ENG]
In 1998, the Aboriginal Communities Association Lhaka Honat filed an action with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) against the State of Argentina. The communities living in Salta province denounced violations of their right to ancestral land, to cultural integrity and to a safe environment, following the State’s decision...
09/28/2006
Case Law | Children's and Young Persons’ Rights
Menores Comunidad Paynemil s/acción de amparo [ENG]
09/28/2006
Case Law | Children's and Young Persons’ Rights
Mapuche Paynemil and Kaxipayiñ Communities, Case Nº 12.010. [ENG]
09/20/2006
Case Law | Development
Social and Economic Rights Action Center & the Center for Economic and Social Rights v. Nigeria (Communication No. 155/96)
09/07/2006
Case Law | Children's and Young Persons’ Rights
Oposa et al. v. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr. et al (G.R. No. 101083)