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A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean (ATALC) condemning the murders of peasant leaders José Angel Flores and Silmer Dionisio George in Honduras, attributing the violence to structural economic policies and state militarization.

This briefing by Friends of the Earth International advocates for a legally binding UN treaty to hold transnational corporations (TNCs) accountable for human rights and environmental violations, specifically highlighting systemic impunity and access-to-justice barriers in Africa.

This report by Friends of the Earth International and Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria examines the failure of the Nigerian judicial system to hold transnational oil corporations, specifically Shell, accountable for environmental degradation and human rights violations in the Niger Delta. The authors argue that systemic barriers in national courts—including high costs, strict standing requirements, and corporate stalling tactics—necessitate the establishment of a World Environmental Court with international jurisdiction to ensure environmental justice.

A statement by Friends of the Earth Latin America and Caribbean (ATALC) condemning the removal of Dilma Rousseff's government in Brazil, characterizing it as a coup d'état orchestrated by elites to destabilize democracy and benefit large corporations.

A statement by Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe (ATALC) repudiating the removal of Dilma Rousseff from power in Brazil, characterizing it as a coup d'état orchestrated by the Latin American right to serve corporate interests and dismantle social and environmental policies.

This executive summary by Friends of the Earth International argues that the global financial losses caused by tax havens are sufficient to fund a total transition to renewable energy in the Global South by 2030, asserting that the primary barrier to an 'Energy Revolution' is political will rather than a lack of funds.

This fact sheet by Friends of the Earth International advocates for a legally binding UN treaty to regulate transnational corporations (TNCs) and end their impunity regarding human rights, environmental, and labor violations. It highlights specific cases in Latin America, Africa, and Asia where corporate power and investment treaties have been used to bypass national laws or obstruct justice for affected communities.

This executive summary by Friends of the Earth International argues that the global revenue lost to tax havens is sufficient to fund a transition to 100% renewable energy for half the world by 2030. It focuses on the financial feasibility of an 'Energy Revolution' in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia, while calling for the dismantling of corporate tax avoidance to fund a just and democratic energy transition.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International marking the 5th anniversary of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, arguing that these principles have failed to stop corporate impunity or provide access to justice, and advocating for a binding UN treaty on business and human rights.

Friends of the Earth International urges the Australian Prime Minister to reject the recommendations of the House of Representatives Inquiry into the charitable status of environmental organisations, arguing that the proposed changes would restrict the role of environmental advocacy groups.

A statement from Gustavo Castro Soto thanking Friends of the Earth and international supporters for their solidarity following his illegal detention in Honduras in March 2016, which occurred after he witnessed the murder of activist Berta Cáceres.

Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) issued a declaration denouncing the illegal deportation of Eva Anadón Moreno, a member of the World March of Women's International Secretariat, by Mozambican authorities following a protest in Maputo.

A statement from 231 organisations urging the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to reject financing for the Batang coal-fired power plant in Central Java, Indonesia, citing human rights violations and climate impacts.

A letter written by Gustavo Castro Soto, Director of Otros Mundos Chiapas / Friends of the Earth Mexico, addressed to the people of Honduras on March 15, 2016. The text expresses solidarity with the Honduran people and the COPINH organization following the death of Berta Cáceres, while detailing Castro Soto's cooperation with legal proceedings in Honduras.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International issued on International Women's Day 2016, condemning the murder of indigenous Lenca leader Berta Cáceres in Honduras and calling for an end to state-level violence against environmental and human rights defenders.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International (ATI) issued on International Women's Day 2016, condemning the murder of Lenca indigenous leader Berta Cáceres in Honduras and calling for an end to state and corporate violence against women and environmental defenders.

Friends of the Earth International expresses concern for the physical integrity of Gustavo Castro Soto, a coordinator for Otros Mundos Chiapas /Amigos de la Tierra México, following the assassination of indigenous leader Berta Cáceres in Honduras.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International expressing concern for the safety of Gustavo Castro Soto, the sole witness to the murder of Honduran indigenous leader Berta Cáceres, and calling for his safe return to Mexico.

This policy brief outlines Friends of the Earth International's (FOEI) opposition to 'new generation' trade and investment treaties and the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism, while proposing an alternative framework for sustainable trade and food sovereignty.

This case study describes the work of Otros Mundos Chiapas and the RESISTE network (Réseau de systèmes familiaux alternatifs et durables) in promoting agroecology in Chiapas, Mexico, as an alternative to government-led export agriculture and land privatization.