Juliane Kippenberg
Associate Director, Children's Rights, at @hrw.org.
Child rights and mining, corporate accountability, environment.
Based in Berlin.
- Today, the UN Child Rights Committee meets to review the situation of children in Ethiopia. Here are our recommendations to the Committee to protect the environmental health rights of children living near the country's largest gold mine, Lega Dembi: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergDid you know that a historic case is being pursued in a Belgian court seeking individual criminal responsibility for colonial crimes in the court of a former colonial power? The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17. Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
- Children living near Ethiopia's largest gold mine have been exposed to toxic pollution. Next week, the UN Child Rights Committee, at its Ethiopia session, should push for the mine's suspension and an independent assessment. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergMy latest for @hrw.org: - The UN has problems but it’s better than a global Politburo of leaders of abusive governments. Rather than paying billions to join #Trump’s "Board of Peace", states shld strengthen the UN’s ability to uphold human rights. The Board charter doesn't mention human rights🫤
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergWhile many face abysmal public services + tax hikes, huge companies & the uber-rich game a tax system designed 100 yrs ago. My new oped in @opiniojuris.bsky.social on why the first-ever UN tax treaty is a historic chance for public budgets that can fund human rights opiniojuris.org/2026/01/13/a...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergUS retreat from global climate cooperation threatens human rights. Withdrawing from international climate agreements & institutions, such as the UNFCCC and the IPCC weakens global efforts to limit emissions, share scientific knowledge, and respond to climate impacts. www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
- Last week's UN Environment Assembly fell short of supporting an ambitious proposal by the Colombian government. But binding rules for mining & mineral supply chains are needed. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
- Yesterday, the EU parliament sold out to corporate interests and gutted its flagship corporate accountability law. A tragic day for human rights, environment, and the credibility of the EU. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
- Die EU knickt angesichts der aggressiven Einflussnahme der Industrie - insbesondere der Fossilindustrie - ein und verabschiedet ein stark ausgehöhltes Lieferkettengesetz. Wo bleiben Menschenrechte, Umwelt und die Werte der EU? www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg8 months of intense corporate lobbying, untransparent processes and foreign interference lead to the adoption of a gutted #CSDDD. ✊But a due diligence obligation remains and even if weaker, #Victims will still demand #Justice for #HumanRights abuses. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergMineral extraction should not happen at the cost of people and planet. Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg🚨 Trilogabschluss: Massive Abschwächung der #CSDDD - unter Einfluss fossiler Großkonzerne Unser Pressestatement⬇️ lieferkettengesetz.de/pressemittei...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg🚨Omnibus I Political agreement Early this morning, EU institutions reached a political agreement that marks a turning point: 👉 The first rollback of an adopted due diligence law in history 👉 The first major file pushed through via an EPP–far right alliance www.linkedin.com/posts/europe...
- Today is the start of the UN Environment Assembly, where States will consider the Colombian proposal for a treaty, and in the immediate, a working group. This is a bold initiative that deserves support from all govts!
- Mineral extraction should not happen at the cost of people and planet. Governments meeting at the UN Environment Assembly this week should support Colombia’s initiative for a binding minerals treaty. #UNEA7
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergMit Friedrich Merz trifft erstmals ein 🇩🇪 Bundeskanzler eine Person - Benjamin Netanjahu -, die vom IStGH wegen Kriegsverbrechen gesucht wird. Das gefährdet Deutschlands Glaubwürdigkeit in Fragen internationaler Gerechtigkeit. Was die Bundesregierung stattdessen tun sollte: bit.ly/4iF6TUt
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergDespite overwhelming evidence that ramping up mining threatens water supplies and public safety, governments are easing environmental rules to lure foreign investment. This is profoundly short-sighted, writes Johanna Sydow and Nsama Chikwanka. bit.ly/4oEeeVB
- Great piece by @johannasydow.bsky.social & Nsama Chikwanka on why the 7th UN Environment Assembly, starting TODAY, provides a opportunity for resource justice. #UNEA7 The Critical-Minerals Race Is Putting the Planet at Risk by Johanna Sydow, et al @projectsyndicate.bsky.social prosyn.org/KdksPsn
- Aujourd'hui commence la 7eme session de l'Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l'environnement #UNEA7! Nous appellons aux gouvernements de supporter une initiative colombienne pour un traité mondial sur le secteur minier + la création d'un groupe de travail de l’ONU. www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
- Today, governments come together in Nairobi for the UN Environment Assembly #UNEA7. @hrw.org calls upon states to support the Colombian government initiative for a global binding minerals treaty, and its #UNEA7 resolution to set up a minerals working group. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
- The 7th UN Environment Assembly opens today in Nairobi, Kenya. The international community is coming together to set the global environmental agenda and advance sustainable solutions for a resilient planet. Follow #UNEA7 Opening Plenary live: ow.ly/ulk850XFwsG
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenbergمع تزايد الطلب على المعادن، على الحكومات تبنّي معايير ملزِمة ضد الانتهاكات البيئية والحقوقية في هذا القطاع. bit.ly/440EguW
- Negotiations around a proposal for a new treaty on minerals are tough. A live update from pre-negotiations of the UN Environment Assembly next week in Nairobi: www.climatechangenews.com/2025/12/04/p...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergWer bringt eigentlich die Pakete, wenn 🦌 Ferien hat? Arbeiter*innen aus der ganzen Welt, die auf Containerschiffen und in LKWs ausgebeutet werden! Ein Beispiel aus 🇩🇪 zeigt: Das #LkSG kann Abhilfe schaffen. ➡️Fallbeispiel 10: Massive Ausbeutung im TRANSPORT lieferkettengesetz.de/fallbeispiel...
- Aus dem EU-Lieferkettengesetz wurden auf Druck der Industrie die Klimapläne u.a. Kernelemente gestrichen. Geht die EU vor der Fossilindustrie in die Knie? Die Bundesregierung muss jetzt für Menschenrechte + Umwelt einstehen. Mein @fr-zeitung.bsky.social Artikel : www.fr.de/wirtschaft/a...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg@phfrisch.bsky.social im Interview beim Deutschlandfunk zu unserem neu-veröffentlichten Bericht über Israels Zwangsvertreibung von 32.000 Palästinenser*innen im Westjordanland. Hier zum Nachhören🎧 www.deutschlandfunk.de/human-rights...
- Das EU-Lieferkettengesetz wurde auf Druck der Industrie vom EU-Parlament deutlich entschärft. Die @spdfraktion.de sollte ein ausgehöhltes Gesetz ablehnen + darauf bestehen, daß die CDU ihre Position nicht ignoriert wie bei einer Abstimmung im Mai geschehen. www.fr.de/wirtschaft/e...
- Ab heute verhandeln Staaten bei der UN-Umweltversammlung über globale Umweltpolitik. Mit dabei ist ein spannender Vorstoß der Regierung Kolumbiens für einen internationalen Vertrag über Umweltschutz im Bergbau. www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- Starting today, States are meeting in Kenya to negotiate enviro policies ahead of #UNEA7, incl. a key proposal by the Colombian government on environmental protection in mining. This could open up the path to a new global mining, and bring real change. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergGood riddance to rubbish policy. The end to the UK's "two child limit" social security policy has been announced, and it will soon be gone. We @hrw.org welcome the news, as one of many, many, many voices calling for an end to this arbitrary, cruel social security policy.
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg⚠️ NEUE Recherche: Die Zwangsvertreibung der Bewohner*innen von drei Flüchtlingslagern im #Westjordanland durch die israelische Regierung im Januar und Februar 2025 stellen Kriegsverbrechen und Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit dar. Mehr erfahren: bit.ly/47QuEoQ
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg🚨New @hrw.org report finds #Israel committed war crimes, crimes against humanity + ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. Israel forcibly displaced 32,000 #Palestinian refugees from 3 refugee camps, prevented return + systematically destroyed parts of the camps.👇 hrw.org/node/392462
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergSo good to see 1000s of people marching outside #COP30 in 🇧🇷 Brazil, calling for urgent action on climate crisis & human rights. It was also the 1st time since 2021 that protestors have been allowed to demonstrate during UN climate summit. New from @hrw.org ⤵️
- Eilig: Ab heute müssen sich EU-Mitgliedsstaaten beim Trilog über das EU-Lieferkettengesetz für Menschenrechte starkmachen! Letzte Woche haben EVP + Rechtsextreme im Europäischen Parlament den Schutz von Menschenrechten zugunsten von Wirtschaftsinteressen verraten. www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- Last week's EU parliament vote is a disaster for people + planet: Conservative MEPs sided w/ far-right parties to create a majority toeing deregulation demands of corporate lobbies. EU institutions should stand up for human rights in the EU's landmark supply chain law! www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg🚨"The EU should not yield to businesses that want to weaken requirements to safeguard working conditions through business supply chains and protect workers’ human rights." - 141(!) organizations including @hrw.org in joint letter before crucial November 13 EP vote ⤵️ www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergThe event will take place in room MAR 2.09, Marshall Building, 44 Lincoln's Inn Fields, LSE WC2A 2ES. More info here: lselaw.events/event/toxic-... It will be livestreamed on the ACTSA facebook page: www.facebook.com/ACTSAUK/
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg📣Das EU-Parlament hat gegen den Vorschlag zur EU-Lieferkettenrichtlinie gestimmt. Jetzt braucht es Kompromissbereitschaft und Verhandlungen – denn es besteht die Chance, dass Europa wieder für Mensch und Umwelt steht. 👉Unser Pressestatement lieferkettengesetz.de/presse/
- It is Intl Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead is highly toxic, yet millions are exposed to it. One of the most lead-polluted places globally is the city of Kabwe in Zambia. Together w/ the Alliance for #LeadFreeKabwe, we say: only a full cleanup can protect people's rights. tinyurl.com/yey8ymm4
- New changes to EU law will undermine corporate accountability. 72% of companies could be excluded from addressing human rights and environmental harm through their supply chains. 📢Lawmakers should spare no effort in the next phase of negotiation to strengthen the law. bit.ly/4qcrzGR
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg🧵 As #EU governments prepare to meet amid a fragile #Gaza ceasefire, pressure is mounting for them to "drop the stick" they never used on #Israel Caving to that pressure would be yet another blow to their credibility, and to hopes for rights and justice: hrw.org/news/2025/10... #EUCO #FAC ⤵️ 1/7
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergToday, @hrw.org released the 1st major report on tax, documenting how policies that favor the rich drove Sri Lanka into economic crisis & starved its public education system. UN tax treaty negotiations are historic chance to address a root cause. www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
- Changes decided today by European MEPs to the EU supply chains law will undermine corporate accountability and human rights. My colleague @hderengerve.bsky.social: www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergDie Pläne der deutschen Regierung zur Sozialstaatsreform sind schädlich für die Menschenrechte. Hier habe ich vor ein paar Wochen, als wir noch auf die Nachricht warteten, versucht zu erklären, warum (via @hrwdeutschland.bsky.social) www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergMedien berichten, dass sich die große Koalition auf die wichtigsten Punkte ihres Sozialstaats-Reformpakets geeinigt hat. Diese Hinwendung zu einer Logik von Strafe und härteren Sanktionen wird auf Kosten der #Menschenrechte gehen. Mehr dazu erkläre ich hier. www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- Strong statement by @arminpaasch.bsky.social @misereor.bsky.social on this afternoon's vote at the EU parliament's legal affairs committee on the EU supply chains law. The MEPs plan to "disenfranchis[e] the weakest" & "dismantle rights protections". www.misereor.de/en/presse/pr...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergEU- #Lieferkettengesetz: EP-Rechtsausschuss will #CSDDD und Rechtsschutz für die Schwächsten demontieren! EVP droht mit rechtem Bündnis, S&D knickt ein. Fataler Präzedenzfall! 👇🏾 www.misereor.de/presse/press...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergWir wollen die deutsche Komplizenschaft beenden und gegen den Genozid in #Gaza auf die Straße gehen! 📣 Kundgebung & Konzert 🗓️ Samstag, 17 Uhr 📍 Großer Stern, Straße des 17. Juni, Berlin #AllEyesOnGaza #StoptheGenocide Weitere Infos: all-eyes-on-gaza.de
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergInterview in @tagesspiegel.de about the "All Eyes on Gaza" rally in Berlin tomorrow, the Gaza genocide, and cultural boycotts www.tagesspiegel.de/kultur/micha...
- The new rush on minerals carries massive human rights risks and has already caused harm to people and planet. Colombia’s initiative at #UNEA7 is a chance to change course. With 50+ partners, we @hrw.org encourage Colombia to pursue its goal for a global binding agreement on mineral supply chains.
- Looking forward to this @radioworkshop.bsky.social webinar on Zambia's sacrifice zone, Kabwe. We will hear from young people what it means to live there, + discuss what can be done to protect people's right to a healthy environment. 2 Oct, 2pmCET, register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergMineral demand is surging. Without safeguards, communities & ecosystems will pay the price. Colombia’s initiative at #UNEA7 is a chance to change course. With partners, we encourage it to submit its resolution by 29 Sept so it can be debated in Dec. 🔗 resourcejustice.org/statement-of...
- What does it mean to live in one of the most lead-contaminated places globally? I am looking forward to speaking at this @radioworkshop.bsky.social event w/ young people, activists & policy makers on the right to a healthy environment in Kabwe/Zambia. Event details below.
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergThrilled to share that our story "Zambia's Sacrifice Zone" won in the Justice category! Congratulations to the team 🌟
- Illicit gold trade funds abusive armed groups in Venezuela & other conflicts. A new gold industry requirement by the London Bullion Market Assiciation for global gold refiners could help shed light on these illicit trade routes, a first step towards ending them. www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergEine Kommission der Vereinten Nationen hat festgestellt, dass Israel in Gaza Völkermord begeht. Da die israelische Regierung ihre Angriffe auf Gaza-Stadt weiter verschärft und die noch verbliebene zivile Infrastruktur Gazas zerstört, haben alle Staaten die Pflicht, zu handeln.
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergIn Abwesenheit konkreter internationaler Maßnahmen versuchen Flotillas, die illegale Blockade Israels von #Gaza zu durchbrechen. Die Angriffe auf die Global Sumud #Flotilla in Tunis machen deutlich, dass Regierungen die Aktivist*innen besser schützen müssen. www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergAngriffe auf zivile Ziele in Gaza sind kein "tragisches Missgeschick". Palästinensische Medienschaffende werden in Gaza regelmäßig vorsätzlich ermordet. Die israelischen Angriffe auf das Nasser-Krankenhaus sind nur das jüngste Beispiel dafür. @phfrisch.bsky.social: www.puls24.at/video/puls-2...
- Reporting by @mailandguardian.bsky.social on recent @hrw.org findings regarding a South African company's harmful actions in Kabwe, Zambia. The Zambian government should prevent companies from harming children's rights. mg.co.za/news/2025-09...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg@hrw.org published a Q&A on #reparations for historical & ongoing colonial atrocities ahead of a AU-CARICOM summit. A unified African-Caribbean rights-based position on reparations shaped w civil society & communities would be a gamechanger for the reparations movement. www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
- New @hrw.org findings: A South African firm has moved large amounts of toxic lead waste from a former mine dump in Zambia, putting the health of residents, esp. children, at risk. The Zambian govt suspend these operations & protect residents' rights. www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
- Ein trauriger Tag für Menschenrechte: Die Bundesregierung plant, Berichtspflichten im Lieferkettengesetz abzuschaffen. Wie soll jetzt überprüft werden, on Firmen ihrer menschenrechtlichen Sorgfaltspflicht nachkommen? lieferkettengesetz.de/pressemittei...
- Kabwe/ Zambia: Province & district authorities just closed 4 Chinese processing plants for environmental law violations. This is a significant step by the Zambian govt. Processing lead-contaminated waste endangers resident's health. www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
- Unakzeptabel: Bundesregierung will dt. Lieferkettengesetz massiv abschwächen + gibt Zivilgesellschaft 24 Std, die Änderungen zu kommentieren! Das neue Gesetz würde DE weiter vom international anerkannten UN-Standard für Wirtschaft & Menschenrechte entfernen. lieferkettengesetz.de/2025/09/01/s...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg🌟 Breaking good news! Brazil’s Senate just passed a bill to protect children’s rights online… for the second time. The bill now awaits President Lula’s signature. 🇧🇷 (En): www.hrw.org/news/2025/08... (Pt): www.hrw.org/pt/news/2025...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg🚨 Israelische Streitkräfte haben Hunderte hungernde Palästinenser*innen getötet, während sie in #Gaza nach Essen gesucht haben. Das sind keine Einzelfälle, sondern Kriegsverbrechen. Unsere neueste Recherche @hrw.org hat die Beweise: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergDid you know that the UK gov't is planning an AI experiment on children seeking asylum? 🤯 Experimenting with unproven tech to decide whether to protect a child is cruel and unconscionable. Do better, UK. Here's my latest with @abacci.bsky.social: www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
- Deutschland muss endlich handeln: - Waffenembargo gegen Israel - gezielte Sanktionen gegen israelische Beamte - Aussetzung des EU-Assoziierungsabkommens mit Israel Israel setzt Hunger als Kriegswaffe ein und begeht Akte des Völkermords. www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- Die Hungersnot in Gaza ist das Ergebnis der israelischen Politik, Hunger als Kriegswaffe einzusetzen. Israel hat sich des Verbrechens gegen die Menschlichkeit der Ausrottung und der Völkermordhandlungen schuldig gemacht. Was jetzt geschehen sollte: www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergThe starvation of Palestinians, likely claiming thousands of lives, is entirely human-made. Germany / @diplo.de didn’t even join 28 states urging Israel to lift aid restrictions. But statements aren’t enough. States must act now. New from @hrw.org www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
- Undemocratic decision making at the EU? The EU Council's position to gut the EU supply chain law was taken WITHOUT a vote. The Polish presidency just invited dissenting views and Germany was silent, even though there was no agreement in the governing coalition. www.focus.de/earth/liefer...
- Undemokratischer EU-Beschluß? Bei EU-Ratsentscheidung zur Entkernung d EU-Lieferkettengesetzes wurde NICHT abgestimmt. Die poln. Ratspräsidentschaft fragte nur, ob jmd etwas dagegen habe. Deutschland schwieg, obwohl es keine Einigung i.d. Koalition gab. www.focus.de/earth/liefer...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg„Abgekartetes Spiel?“ Die Umstände, wie der EU-Rat zu seiner Positionierung zum #Omnibus -I-Paket kam, sind ein Skandal.❗ @table.media hat es recherchiert und offengelegt: ⬇️ www.focus.de/earth/liefer... #CSDDD #Lieferkettengesetz @caspardohmen.bsky.social
- Starvation in Gaza is the product of Israel’s intentional policy to use starvation of civilians as a weapon of war. Israeli authorities' conduct is amounting to the crime against humanity of extermination and acts of genocide. My colleague @OmarSShakir: www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
- Die Hungersnot in Gaza ist das Ergebnis der israelischen Politik, Hunger als Kriegswaffe einzusetzen. Israel hat sich des Verbrechens gegen die Menschlichkeit der Ausrottung und der Völkermordhandlungen schuldig gemacht. Was jetzt geschehen sollte: www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergThe EU’s refusal to suspend its agreement with Israel is a cruel and unlawful betrayal – of the European project and vision, predicated on upholding international law and fighting authoritarian practices, of the European Union’s own rules and of the human rights of Palestinians.
- New report by @business-humanrights.org on litigation in mining for energy transition. ‼️"Failure to adopt a human rights-centred approach... risks financial & reputational damage, project delays & disruption of essential resource supply chains, as rightsholders increasingly head to court."‼️
- Our new analysis reveals a rising trend in lawsuits against companies for human rights abuses linked to renewable energy projects. Explore the cases since 2009: the key sectors, communities affected, abuses alleged, and companies involved➡️ www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/b...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergUN experts have repeatedly warned of "patterns of genocidal conduct" & other war crimes in Gaza. Business leaders have a choice—but they are running out of time. From me & @irenepietropaoli.bsky.social in today's FT @sustainableviews.bsky.social.
- Peru: Illegal mining is the largest offense leading to money laundering, yet Congress undermines the fight against organised crime by retroactively legalizing illegal deforestation & shielding illegal gold mining from prosecution. www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
- Reposted by Juliane Kippenberg“It’s appalling that President Trump ran on a campaign to fix the economy but is delivering a budget that makes ordinary people pay with their health for tax breaks for millionaires” @mattcconnell.bsky.social @hrw.org on the catastrophe of a budget the senate just passed www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
- Reposted by Juliane KippenbergTrump’s budget not only transfers public goods to private pockets in the US, he weaponised the process to let US companies keep ripping off the govts where they operate, hurting their ability to fund health, education & other rights www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
