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The Global Campaign to Reclaim Peoples Sovereignty, Dismantle Corporate Power and Stop Impunity proposes a comprehensive international treaty to hold transnational corporations (TNCs) and their managers legally accountable for human rights violations. The proposal argues for the primacy of international human rights law over trade and investment agreements, the establishment of an International Court on Transnational Corporations, and the creation of a Monitoring Centre. It outlines specific obligations for TNCs, States, and International Financial Institutions (IFIs), emphasizing the need to pierce the corporate veil and ensure access to justice for affected communities, particularly in the Global South.

This draft treaty proposes a comprehensive international legal framework to hold transnational corporations (TNCs) and their managers accountable for human rights violations. It argues for the supremacy of international human rights law over trade and investment agreements, establishes the responsibility of 'home states' to regulate TNCs extraterritorially, and proposes the creation of an International Court on Transnational Corporations and an International Monitoring Center. The text details specific obligations for TNCs—including bans on forced labor, protection of indigenous land rights, and environmental compliance—and mandates that states ensure access to justice and reparations for affected communities.

The document is a draft proposal for a 'Treaty on Transnational Corporations and their Value Chain on Human Rights,' submitted by a global campaign to the UN Human Rights Council. It argues that the globalization of the economy has created power asymmetries that allow TNCs to violate human rights with impunity, particularly in the Global South. The proposed treaty establishes direct legal obligations for TNCs and their executives, mandates states to protect human rights through territorial and extraterritorial legislation, and proposes the creation of an International Court on Transnational Corporations and an International Monitoring Centre. It emphasizes the primacy of human rights law over trade and investment agreements and demands the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples and affected communities to free, prior, and informed consent.

The report outlines a framework of principles for international investment from a developing country perspective, emphasizing the need for investment to align with national development strategies, the balance of rights between states and investors, and the importance of domestic judicial remedies in dispute resolution.

The report argues that President Donald Trump's early presidency was marked by a lack of interest in Africa, a disregard for multilateralism, and leadership traits reminiscent of autocrats, which strained US–Africa relations. It highlights the risks posed by proposed budget cuts to foreign assistance, the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and the erosion of democratic norms. However, it also suggests that domestic resistance to Trump in the US and a push for greater African self-reliance could lead to a democratic reconsolidation and more resilient partnerships.

The Center for International Environmental Law criticizes the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for decreasing transparency and hindering civil society participation, specifically citing a proposed ethics policy that acts as a 'gag order' and the practice of holding crucial policy discussions in closed-door 'informal' meetings.

The GCF evaluated its gender policy, finding it more effective in programmatic operations than institutional ones. It proposes transitioning to a 'Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy and Action Plan' to broaden its scope beyond women to include other marginalized groups. Key updates include making Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) plans mandatory for all projects, adopting a human rights-based approach, and implementing Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) protocols.

Friends of the Earth International condemns the arrest and judicialization of students from the National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH), including Yunior Alexander Oyuela, following peaceful protests on September 8, 2017. The organization characterizes these actions as part of a broader pattern of criminalization and systemic attacks against human rights defenders and social activists in Honduras, specifically those opposing the privatization of public education.

The brief contends that a stable climate system is a necessary precondition for the exercise of fundamental rights, such as the right to life, liberty, and property. It supports this position by citing international agreements, including the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC, as well as jurisprudence from foreign courts and U.S. state constitutions that link environmental health to human rights.

The report argues that limiting free expression and expanding surveillance to combat terrorism is counterproductive, as it erodes democratic values and may exacerbate radicalisation. While traditional media can spread fear through sensationalism, it rarely confers legitimacy on extremist ideologies. Similarly, while the internet facilitates the reinforcement of extremist views, it is not the primary source of radicalisation. The author recommends international norms for internet governance, stricter oversight of surveillance tools, and a shift toward addressing the underlying drivers of extremism.

The report argues that discriminatory state practices, often driven by a focus on state security over human security, are counterproductive to countering violent extremism. It examines how 'othering' specific religious or ethnic groups—particularly Muslims and certain African ethnic communities—creates grievances that extremist groups exploit for recruitment. The authors advocate for a 'whole of society' approach that prioritises the rule of law, human rights, and socio-economic drivers over identity-based risk assessments.

The report argues that terrorism and violent extremism are highly gendered activities and that PVE and CT responses are more sustainable and effective when they promote gender equality and women's empowerment. It identifies gaps in global policy implementation, highlights the gendered impact of CT human rights violations, and warns against the instrumentalisation of women in PVE programming. The authors recommend a shift toward context-specific, human rights-compliant strategies that engage both men and women as equal actors, particularly through a focus on parenting.

The report argues that for transitional justice to be effective in South Sudan, the African Union must move beyond the mere establishment of a hybrid court to support a coordinated, victim-centred strategy. This includes the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH) and the Compensation and Reparation Authority (CRA), alongside traditional reconciliation mechanisms. The authors emphasize that security, psychosocial support, and the inclusion of civil society and the diaspora are essential preconditions for success. Drawing on lessons from other African nations, the report highlights the limitations of international trials and the critical importance of tangible reparations and local ownership to ensure the non-recurrence of violence.

The Center for International Environmental Law and partners express concern over IDB loan HO-L1191, which supports the establishment of ZEDEs in Honduras. They argue that the ZEDE legal framework creates an undemocratic governance structure, allows for the imposition of zones without community consultation, and enables the use of foreign judges and private police. The authors claim this model undermines constitutional rights, labor protections, and environmental governance, while violating IDB policies on transparency, environmental safeguards, and involuntary resettlement.

The document argues that while resettlement and relocation can reduce hazard exposure, these interventions often leave populations worse off socially and economically. It advocates for treating resettlement as a last resort, prioritising on-site mitigation and the prevention of new settlements in hazard-prone areas, and ensuring the protection of human rights through strengthened legal frameworks.

The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) criticizes the proposed Multilateral Investment Court (MIC), stating that its focus on institutional reform does not resolve the systemic issues of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). CIEL argues that the MIC would continue to elevate investor rights over human rights, labor, and environmental laws while excluding civil society and governments from bringing claims. The document advocates for a broader multilateral approach to trade and investment based on sustainability and public good, suggesting that any court should refuse jurisdiction to law-breaking investors and deny claims against public interest measures.

The document argues that while resettlement and relocation can reduce hazard exposure, they often leave populations worse off socially and economically. It recommends that such measures be a last resort, preceded by exhaustive exploration of on-site upgrading and consensus-building with affected communities. The text highlights the risk of forced evictions under the guise of safety and calls for strengthened legal frameworks and adherence to international covenants to protect the rights of low-income urban populations.

Mighty Earth highlights a new palm oil policy from BNP Paribas that requires financed companies to protect forests, indigenous people, and adhere to human rights and labor standards. The author argues that this shift reflects a growing trend where deforestation is becoming a business liability, citing the $4 billion value decline of IOI following its suspension by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. The document calls for other financial institutions to adopt similar policies and urges BNP Paribas and HSBC to apply these standards to POSCO Daewoo, which has cleared 99 square kilometers of forest in Papua, Indonesia, between September 2015 and April 2017.

Friends of the Earth International criticizes the UN Convention on Biological Diversity for promoting tourism to protect biodiversity, arguing that mass tourism leads to ecosystem destruction, water scarcity, and the displacement of indigenous peoples. The statement highlights that while community-based projects exist, the broader industry is characterized by corporate profit, high emissions, and human rights abuses.

The text analyzes the strategic objectives of the Islamic State (IS) in Europe—escalation, creating insecurity, and exploiting social divisions—and argues that restrictive anti-terrorism laws actually support these goals by fueling islamophobia and eroding civil liberties. It contends that IS is often portrayed as more cohesive and powerful than it is, noting that its core leadership consists of pragmatists from the Ba'ath party rather than global jihadists. The author advocates for a progressive response that rejects the 'clash of civilizations' narrative, opposes racial profiling, and views the expansion of civil rights for minorities as the most effective way to delegitimize IS and ensure genuine security.