Only one day to the implementation hearing on the Ogiek case. Below is a summary of what the implementation hearing means in relation to the merits judgement of May 2017 and reparation judgement of June 2022.

The Ogiek of Sasimwani today marks the International day of the 🌎 indigenous peoples while urging the government to listen to their grievances and take them back to their ancestral land. #Rememberourroots

And a special recognition to @ClaridgeLucy who filed the case before the ACHPR, obtained a favourable admissibility decision and fundraised tirelessly as MRG Legal Director to ensure this case could be pursued.

Credit where credit is due: Many thanks to Colin Luoma & Jennifer Castello who helped me draft the merits brief & the invaluable support of Julie Barriere, ERND (particularly Innocent Bisimwa) & @RainforestNORW throughout the process.

DRC has an obligation to implement the ruling, but so does WCS. If DRC does not return the lands to the Batwa, and the eco guards WCS manages continue to violently exclude them from the park, WCS will be complicit in and responsible for the ONGOING violation of 11 Charter rights.

recalls that, in cases where such conservations are necessary, their impact on indigenous peoples must be carefully analysed and remedied. In particular, the conservation model used in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park has failed, by excluding the Batwa as custodians of the forest"

The ACHPR also "Declares that fortress conservation models based on the exclusion of indigenous peoples from their ancestral lands without their free and prior consent are ineffective, and...

Long awaited ruling from @achpr_cadhp that breaks new ground on multiple fronts (see thread). This is the first time an HR body finds violations of the rights to health, education and environment in the context of conservation-related displacement of IPs.

There's still time to apply for our Legal Fellow role! Deadline 14 July. #environmentaljustice #economicjustice #probono

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I'll be walking the @londonlegal London #LegalWalk next week to raise funds for crucial #accesstojustice. Details on how to sponsor me and help us reach our target are below 👇Thank you.

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, read more here about how the law can be used to seek #environmentaljustice 👇

We are deeply concerned about the unfavourable judgment of Nakuru ELC PET 1/2023 delivered on 30th May 2024,that has failed to take into account the judgment of 2017 and 2022 .We wish to RESTORE HOPE of the community by assuring them that the African Court rulings still STAND

🔔New report - putting people at the centre of forest protection ‘[We] need to prioritise the rights of forest peoples and communities and their crucial role in protecting vital #forest ecosystems’ https://t.co/UP5DMMHQpW #ForPeopleAndNature #ForNature

We condemn the illegal Act done by KFS officers doing operations in Embobut forest .They are taking away peoples cattle.

Celebrating 7 years of indigenous justice.

Delighted that @projectlawyers has joined @NatureCrimeAll & looking fwd to working together to challenge environmental crime & corruption #environmentaljustice #economicjustice

Thanks for having us @a4id - a great panel & discussion!

Thank you People's Planet Project for sharing this inspiring story of community based litigation & advocacy. Respecting indigenous rights can help both protect livelihoods & conserve our world for the future. Listen below to learn more 👇@OgiekPeoples

Looking forward to our panel next week discussing how to promote responsible business practice in the context of community land rights and the SDGs; do join! Details below 👇 @project_lawyers @PBIUK @IIED @KinnariBhatt @OgiekPeoples