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Friends of the Earth International issues a statement condemning the repression of socio-environmental, feminist, labour, and Indigenous Peoples’ movements in Argentina following a demonstration on 12 June 2024.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement condemning the repression of socio-environmental, feminist, trade union, and indigenous movements in Argentina following a protest on June 12, which resulted in over 600 injuries and 35 arbitrary detentions.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement calling for a legally binding global plastics treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics, from production to disposal. The organization argues that the treaty must include production limits, confront the influence of the fossil fuel industry, and end 'waste colonialism' where wealthy nations export plastic waste to the Global South.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement calling for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics, from production and extraction to waste management, while limiting the influence of the fossil fuel industry in negotiations.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement criticizing the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement, arguing that it prioritizes corporate interests over human rights, environmental sustainability, and local economies. The organization highlights opposition from both Latin American social movements and European farmers, while calling for a shift in global trade policies during the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement on January 24, 2024, expressing solidarity with a general strike in Argentina. The strike was called by unions and various social organizations to reject the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) and the "Omnibus Law" introduced by President Javier Milei's government, which the organization describes as a threat to democracy and national sovereignty.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement on January 24, 2024, expressing solidarity with a general strike in Argentina. The strike was called by trade unions and social organizations to reject the 'Omnibus Law' and the Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) introduced by President Javier Milei, which the organization claims undermine democratic, social, and environmental protections.

Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) issued a statement condemning violence in the conflict between Israel and Gaza, calling for an immediate end to the military attack on Gaza's civilian population and a permanent resolution to the occupation of Palestinian territories.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning violence in the conflict between Israel and Gaza, calling for an immediate end to the attack on Gaza's civilian population, and advocating for the end of the military occupation of Palestinian territories based on 1967 borders.

Friends of the Earth International (ATI) issued a statement condemning violence in the conflict between Israel and Gaza, calling for an immediate end to the military attack on Gaza's civilian population and a permanent resolution to the occupation of Palestinian territories.

Friends of the Earth International and WALHI denounce the violent repression of residents on Rempang Island, Indonesia, who protested a National Strategic Program to build an "eco-city" without local consent.

Friends of the Earth International and WALHI denounce the violent repression of residents on Rempang Island, Indonesia, who are protesting a national strategic program to build an "eco-city" without local consent.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International and WALHI denouncing the violent repression of residents on Rempang Island, Indonesia, following a National Strategic Program to build an 'Eco-City' without local consent.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the 16-year Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, describing it as a crime against humanity that has rendered the territory uninhabitable through the denial of basic resources and the destruction of agricultural and fishing lands.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International condemning the blockade of the Gaza Strip, detailing the resulting humanitarian and environmental catastrophe, and calling for an immediate end to collective punishment and the restoration of essential services.

Friends of the Earth International condemns the illegal blockade of Gaza since 2007 as a crime against humanity and a violation of international humanitarian law. The statement highlights a severe humanitarian crisis where 80% of the population depends on aid, 69% of youth are unemployed, and critical infrastructure is failing, with only 4% of water being potable. The organization calls for an immediate end to the blockade, the cessation of military operations, and the restoration of essential services and humanitarian access.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, calling for binding regulations on transnational corporations to protect human rights.

Friends of the Earth International issues a statement of solidarity with communities in Santander, Colombia, who are protesting an open-pit coal mining project by the French company Colcco S.A. The organization calls for the Colombian government to protect environmental defenders facing threats from armed groups and to finalize the revocation of the project's environmental license.

Friends of the Earth International expresses solidarity with communities in Santander, Colombia, protesting an open-pit coal mine by French company Colcco S.A. The organization condemns the use of threats and military targeting by the Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia (AGC) against environmental defenders and urges the Colombian government to revoke the mining permit and protect local activists.

Friends of the Earth International expresses solidarity with communities in Santander, Colombia, who are protesting an open-pit coal mine project by the French company Colcco S.A. and facing threats from armed groups.