If We Fail Our Environment, We Fail to Protect Our Human Rights

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“If we fail our environment, we fail to protect our human rights.” -Ban Ki-moon

Human rights, dignity, livelihood, health and wellbeing are directly correlated with the health of the environment. We have seen time and time again that corporate actions often have devastating effects on the human rights of individuals around the world. From the Bhopal chemical disaster to the oil spills in the Niger Delta, failures to protect our environment impact the lives of millions and have ongoing and devastating consequences for future generations. SEE THE REST OF THIS POST

Vedanta to Tribes: Drop Dead

We issued a report a few weeks back as part of Amnesty International’s Demand Dignity campaign which highlighted the human rights violations taking place in the Dongria Kondh region of the Indian state of Orissa.  Since today is Earth Day, I thought it would be an especially good day to re-visit this since Vedanta Resources is helping to destroy the environment in the area.  If you have not taken action, please do so at the link below.

To take action, click HERE. We are having an impact on the Government of India and the Orissa state government, so PLEASE keep sending those emails!