Responsible mining protects workers' and communities' rights
With sustainability and responsible mining gaining momentum, the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) standards for responsible mining is emerging as a credible tool for quality assurance. More than 30 representatives from unions, non-governmental organizations and community groups in 12 countries, met in Cape …
What is the role of non-governmental organizations in protecting …
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a pivotal role in protecting water rights in mining zones through an array of strategies and tools. The aim of these strategies is to ensure that mining activities do not infrive upon the rights of local communities to access clean and safe water for their daily needs.
NGOs file complaint: plans to mine bauxite in Atewa …
A coalition of NGOs filed a notice of civil action against the Government of Ghana stating the plans to exploit the Atewa Range Forest for bauxite are in violation of the right to a safe and healthy environment. Header photo: Atewa Forest (c) Jan Willem den Besten On January 13,…
Sustainable social development in the South African mining …
The development of community capacity is a crucial component of establishing a sustainable community, and therefore the government (through the Social and Labour Plan) requires that each mine prepare a comprehensive integrated development and implementation plan (including a sustainable community project) for communities …
Empowering Communities: NGO Jobs in Zambia
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in addressing these issues, working tirelessly to improve the quality of life for Zambian communities. The Role of NGOs in Zambia:
Communities & NGOs
At the core of TSM is a commitment to engage and collaborate with diverse communities-of-interest. There are many ways for communities and NGOs to engage with the TSM program—whether through direct engagement with mine sites of interest or opportunities to provide advice and feedback on future improvements to the TSM program. …
Communities & NGOs
There are many ways for communities and NGOs to engage with the TSM program—whether through direct engagement with mine sites of interest or …
The Crucial Role of NGOs in Environmental Conservation …
Community-based Conservation: NGOs often engage local communities in conservation efforts, recognizing that long-term success depends on local support and participation. These projects can include sustainable agriculture practices, community forestry, and eco-tourism initiatives that benefit both the environment and local economies.
Importance and impact of NGOs at the Human Rights Council
Within the Council, we should collectively condemn reprisals, defend the right to cooperate freely with the United Nations and protect those targeted. It is encouraging that many States play an active and positive role in supporting NGOs and human rights defenders at the Human Rights Council and within the UN human rights …
A Synopsis: Rights, Responsibilities and Roles of Human Rights NGOs
D) Right to Protection: In the course of carrying out their activities, NGOs around the world have often suffered different forms of repression and violence. Sometime violence
Shifting Gears Part II: Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Mining …
The Right to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) The global authoritative framework on the rights of Indigenous Peoples is found in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). While the UNDRIP itself is not legally binding, it serves as a legal framework for "the minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of …
10 Organizations Working to End Child Labor
Save the Children is one of the biggest international NGOs advancing and protecting rights of children in almost 120 countries around the world. Save the Children works in the most disadvantaged local communities educating them about the rights of children and helping them understand that children are meant to be at school and not work.
Prioritization in human rights NGOs: The role of intra …
International human rights NGOs and global civil society. This article builds on two waves of research on international human rights NGOs. Pioneering work on global civil society focused on the history of human rights NGOs as transnational actors, on their stated values, and on the degree to which they did or did not succeed in producing …
Earthworks | Ending Oil & Gas and Mining Pollution
We partner with communities on the frontlines in the U.S. and around the world experiencing the impacts of oil, gas, and mining operations to hold polluters accountable. We advance policy solutions that reduce methane emissions to slow climate change, while transitioning to a clean energy economy that doesn't rely on dirty mining or harm …
NGO Mining Working Group – An NGO coalition promoting …
The NGO Mining Working Group (MWG) is an NGO coalition that, in partnership with our members and affected local communities, advocates at and through the United Nations …
The threats to human rights from mining and coal-fired …
with domestic emissions standards; and protecting advocates for community and environmental protection from harassment and violence. I. The economic, social and cultural impacts of mining 9. As demonstrated below, mining directly and indirectly violates the human rights of South African communities to health, water, food, …
Top 10 NGOs In The Philippines
The top 10 NGOs in this country were identified based on their track record in providing relief assistance to communities affected by disasters. These NGOs are listed below: ... They also work on indigenous peoples' rights, gender issues, governance and law reform, agrarian reform, anti-mining advocacy and other movements concerning the ...
The state of human rights in mining communities in …
widespread complaints about dust and noise pollution from mining activities. In communities around Obuasi and Prestea, the report revealed that blasting activities of mining companies have damaged many houses. The report noted that the right to a healthy environment in mining communities would require
THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL …
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in advancing human rights and global ... environmental protection. NGOs often participate in international conferences, forums, and negotiations, ... communities with the knowledge and skills needed to promote their rights and participate in decision-making processes. ...
What is the role of non-governmental organizations in …
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a significant role in advocating for water rights in mining areas. Through various initiatives and campaigns, these organizations …
A list of NGOs and other organisations in the …
There are thousands of non-profits, for-profits, non-governmental organizations, foreign and national programs to help the DRC out of poverty, to end wars, to stop malnutrition or to end …
Africa | Global Greengrants Fund
The Challenge From the savannah to the mountains to the jungles, people across Africa have developed intrepid cultural traditions that protect the earth they depend on. Yet climate change has triggered incessant droughts and flooding. And oil drilling, mining, and land grabs are wreaking havoc on the food, water, and resources local people need to
The Law is not Enough: Protecting Indigenous Peoples' Rights …
For example, in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, independently and without any initial assistance from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), indigenous people formed human barricades and organized an around-the-clock watch to prevent the entry of mining equipment into their community (Galvez 2007). Resistance can be extremely risky, …
How Partnerships between Non-Government Organizations …
Using nine case studies, as well as interviews with practitioners experienced in cross sector partnerships, the current study investigated the forms of engagement between mining …
10 NGOs in Australia Advocating for Human Rights
Human Rights Law Centre is an NGO that envisions ''an Australia where everyone is free to lead a decent, dignified life, where laws, policies and institutions promote fairness and equality, and where people and communities have the power to address inequality and injustice and ensure that governments always act in the public interest''.
NGOs pledge to defend rights of mining communities
The seminar was organised by IRENE/OECD Watch and Wassa Association of Communities Affected by Mining (WACAM), an advocacy NGO committed to raising awareness on the impact of mining in Ghana and ...
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PROTECT THE WEST COASTWe see a thriving and abundant West Coast that benefits present and future generations. Lawful and unlawful mining activity covers an astounding portion of the West Coast of South Africa. We envision a future that replaces degraded, lifeless, and desolate mine dumps with cross-functional economic activity in unison with …
Ngos Protecting Mining Communities Right
Ngos Protecting Mining Communities Right. Ngos take mining concerns to : dineo faku, iol (south africa) "civil society takes mining concerns to un", 12 oct civil society organisations have presented a joint submission to the un human rights council, blaming south africas poor regulation of the mining industry and coalfired power stations for ...
Fostering community-company engagement to address …
September 27, 2021. Fostering community-company engagement to address environmental impacts of mining. Recent initiatives by ETH and RMF illustrate the …
What is the role of non-governmental organizations in protecting …
The role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in protecting water rights in mining areas has been significant, as exemplified by various case studies. NGOs have been at the forefront of actions aimed at protecting water rights in mining areas, and their successes illuminate the potential for continued involvement in this critical area.