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Brazil: Open Letter by Human Rights Watch to the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI)

Dear President of the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI) Marcelo Augusto Xavier, I write on behalf of Human Rights Watch to respectfully urge you to revoke Resolution n° 4/2021, adopted by the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI) on January 26, which states, among other provisions, that the recognition of an individual

Greece: Lead Contamination Threat to Migrants Unresolved

Dozens of families are still accommodated in areas of a migrant camp in Lesbos where soil testing showed elevated lead levels two months after the Greek government confirmed that the areas were contaminated, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have yet to conduct comprehensive soil testing inside the camp

Ban Chlorpyrifos: Comments on New York CRR Proposed Part 326

Thank you for the opportunity to provide a short statement in support of the proposed regulation that seeks to add chlorpyrifos to the section 326.2(c) list of pesticide active ingredients that are no longer allowed to be distributed, sold, purchased, possessed, or used for any purpose. I am

Canada Should Strive for More on World Water Day

Where would we be without water to drink, to wash and cook with, and to keep us healthy and alive? Water is essential.

Submission to Canadian Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs

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US Has a Chance to Protect Forests Worldwide

A bill to prevent agricultural goods grown on illegally deforested land from entering the US market will be introduced in the US Congress, Senator Brian Schatz announced today.

Written Submission on Human Rights and Climate Change for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Canadian Federal Budget

Recommendations In the 2021 budget, Human Rights Watch recommends that Canada: 1.

Attempt to Greenwash Bolsonaro’s Environmental Record Backfires at OECD

On January 27, Human Rights Watch sent a letter to members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) detailing the disastrous impacts of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s environmental policies. The intervention has now helped thwart his administration’s attempt to use the OECD to greenwash its record.

US Pregnancy Health Bill Package Recognizes Climate Change Threat

The United States is in a maternal health crisis.

Greece: Migrant Camp Lead Contamination

The Greek government should release test results and other vital information about lead contamination in a migrant camp on Lesbos island to protect the health of residents and workers, Human Rights Watch said today. After testing soil samples in November, the government confirmed publicly on January 23, 2021 the presence

How Biden Can Help Canada Do Detter on Climate

President-elect Biden’s pledge to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States — and ensure that it finally does its part to tackle the climate crisis — is welcome news.

Japan: Withdraw from Coal Power Plant Project in Vietnam

Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan Taro Aso, Minister of Finance Hiroshi Kajiyama, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Tadashi Maeda, Governor, Japan Bank for International Cooperation Atsuro Kuroda, Chairman and CEO, Nippon Export and Investment Insurance Takehiko Kakiuchi, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Corporation Mareshige Shimizu, President and CEO, Chugoku