The 'Date Cuenta' campaign focuses on Latin America's historic opportunity to create a new financial system, one where the ultra-wealthy finally pay their fair share of taxes, paving the way to reduce inequality.
The 'Date Cuenta' campaign focuses on Latin America's historic opportunity to create a new financial system, one where the ultra-wealthy finally pay their fair share of taxes, paving the way to reduce inequality.
Using Human Rights Law
to End Social & Economic Injustice
Together with partners around the world, we work to achieve
a world in which every person and community lives in dignity
and in harmony with nature.
We are constantly looking for innovative ways to advance social and economic justice, gender equality and human dignity.
We see our work as a cycle, an upward spiral of iterative and cumulative change in which local and global actions influence and benefit each other.
GI-ESCR’s Theory Of Change
We are a small and agile organisation. Our theory of change focuses on our capacity to shape the larger ecosystem that determines decision-making. GI-ESCR identifies concerns and issues that fall within our mandate and tools that add value.
On The Ground
Latest News
Kenya’s Review Before CESCR: Civil Society Calls for Sustainable Public Service Financing and Progressive Tax Policies
As the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) evaluates Kenya’s human rights commitments under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR),...
Bringing Human Rights into Global Finance: GI-ESCR at the 3rd Pre-Conference Session for FFD4
On 11 February, in New York City , we joined the 3rd Pre-Conference Session leading up to the 4th Financing for Development Conference (FFD4) in June. Held at the UN Headquarters, the session was a...
GI-ESCR and Allies Raise Concerns Over UK’s Investments in For-Profit Education and Healthcare at CESCR Meeting
On 12 February, during an informal meeting with the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR), Anna Marriott (Oxfam UK) delivered an oral statement on behalf of GI-ESCR and other...
Civil Society Calls for Human Rights-Based Economic Reform at the UN
On 10 February, at the United Nations in New York, a statement was delivered on behalf of the Civil Society Financing for Development (FfD) Mechanism, calling for a stronger human rights foundation...
We Participated in the Eurodad International Conference 2025
On 28-29 January 2025, we participated in the Eurodad International Conference 2025 : 'A Once in a Decade Opportunity to Achieve Economic Justice'. Held in Barcelona, the conference brought together...
Key Insights from the PEHRC Webinar Public-Private-Partnerships in Education: Rationales, Realities and Regulation
On 30 January, the Privatisation in Education and Human Rights Consortium (PEHRC) hosted an important webinar examining the impact of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in education. As a committed...
Joint Collective Submission on Just Transition and Human Rights
On behalf of the Climate Change and Human Rights Working Group, the following 19 organisations, namely: Asociación Ciudadana por los Derechos Humanos, Resilient 40, National Disabled Women...
Strengthening Public Services: Submissions to CESCR for Kenya's 6th Review
In collaboration with partners, we submitted two reports to the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) for consideration during Kenya's 6th periodic review. First Submission:...
Contribution to General Comment on ESC Rights and the Environmental Dimension of Sustainable Development by the CESCR
Following the CESCR's invitation to stakeholders to present inputs and comments on the draft General Comment No. 27 on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and the Environmental Dimension of...
Submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights for UK’s upcoming 7th Review
In collaboration with 10 civil society organisations (CSOs), we submitted updates and recommendations to the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) as part of the upcoming 7th...
Kenya’s Health Rights in Focus: UPR Pre-session Meeting with Diplomatic Missions and UN Agencies
On 10 December, we co-sponsored a pre-session meeting with diplomatic missions and UN agencies in Kenya, ahead of its 4 th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) session in 2025. Held on International...
Virtual Dialogue on Nigerian’s Perceptions of Public Services
On 16 December, together with Public Services International (PSI) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa ( CAPPA) we co-facilitated the virtual dialogue “Dear Naija Education &...
Women's Rights
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We believe public services are essential for ensuring the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. We monitor the impacts of privatisation and commercialisation on these services, expose abuses when they occur, demand that those responsible are held accountable, and promote alternative arrangements aligned with human rights.
Our Work
Latest Publications
GI-ESCR’s Position Paper for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)
This position paper presents our analysis and recommendations regarding the Zero Draft of the outcome document for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). While the...
The Right Forum: A New Era in International Tax Cooperation
'The Right Forum: A New Era in International Tax Cooperation' highlights the negotiation of the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation as a major shift away from...
Women on the Frontlines of the Extraction of Transition Minerals - A Vision for a Just Future in Bikita, Zimbabwe
This report examines the gendered impacts of lithium mining in Bikita, Zimbabwe, focusing on the Vatombe community of Hanyanya Mountain. It highlights the adverse effects of expanding lithium...
The UN Tax Convention: A Powerful Tool For Equality and Human Rights
The UN Tax Convention seeks to address global tax abuse, depriving nations of essential resources for public services and human rights. The framework aims to replace the OECD-dominated tax system...
Boosting Ambition Through International Obligations: The Added Value of Integrating Human Rights to the Climate Financing Discussion
This publication discusses the need to enhance climate financing by grounding it in international human rights obligations, especially economic, social, and cultural rights (ESCR). It underscores...
Review of Legal Frameworks and Recommendations for the Energy Transition: Brazil, Chile, Colombia & Mexico
This report presents a review of the current state of regulations and public policies for the energy transition in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. The report focuses on regulatory and public...
Legal Framework for the Energy Transition in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico
The publication 'Legal Framework for the Energy Transition in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico: Assessment of the Current Situation and Recommendations for a Fairer Future' presents a detailed...
Energy Transition Legal Framework in Mexico
The publication 'Energy Transition Legal Framework in Mexico' examines the country's legislative and regulatory framework supporting a transition to sustainable energy, highlighting the country’s...
Energy Transition Legal Framework in Chile
The publication 'Energy Transition Legal Framework in Chile' explores the country’s legal and policy framework for a fair and inclusive energy transition, rooted in commitments to climate justice,...
Energy Transition Legal Framework in Colombia
The publication 'Energy Transition Legal Framework in Colombia' provides an extensive overview of the nation’s efforts to develop a sustainable, inclusive energy transition rooted in both policy and...
Energy Transition Legal Framework in Brazil
The publication 'Energy Transition Legal Framework in Brazil' offers a comprehensive overview of Brazil’s legal landscape for energy transition, showcasing the country’s strong reliance on renewable...
The Pact for the Future and the UN Framework Convention on Tax Cooperation
This short publication examines the connections between the Pact for the Future, adopted at the recent Summit of the Future in New York, and the proposed UN Framework Convention on International Tax...
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Priority Areas
We identify concerns and issues and work on them, assembling evidence and arguments that lead to new narratives. Transformative narratives together with broad social coalitions have the power to strengthen the institutional human rights framework, influence public and institutional attitudes, and change thinking.
Most of our activities and programmes are intersectional and cross-cutting.
Public Services & Private actors
Strengthening ESC rights frameworks
Addressing the climate emergency
Public finance and Tax reform
Gender equality and women´s ESC rights
Public Services & Private actors
Public finance and Tax reform
Strengthening ESC rights frameworks
Gender equality and women´s ESC rights
Addressing the climate emergency
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With our partners, we think and act, globally and locally, where our work at one level is enriched by, and strengthens and supports, our work at other levels.
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No amount is too small. Your contribution will help us fight for transformative change to end endemic problems of social and economic injustice.
No amount is too small. Your contribution will help us fight for transformative change to end endemic problems of social and economic injustice.
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We would like to hear about your concerns, initiatives and resources that we can help develop to establish economic, social and cultural rights as an essential point of reference for reforming the institutions that govern our societies.
Volunteering
We are always looking for volunteers. Whether you have a background in legal work, communications, translation or design, join the movement. To inquire about volunteering with us email: info@gi-escr.org
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We value relationships and partnerships highly. They are at the core of GI-ESCR’s methodology and are critical to establishing and realising human rights.
