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Innovative legal action across borders - challenging powerful actors involved in human rights violations, environmental harms & systemic injustice. -Climate litigation & environment -Abuses in value chains -Accountability for atrocity crimes glanlaw.org

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We're Hiring! Join Our Team! Fundraising officer, full- time, remote within the UK.

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We're Hiring! Join Our Team! Fundraising officer, full- time, remote within the UK. Image of a black and white, grainy, globe, on a bright purple background. Glan Logo in top right corner.

We are seeking a highly organised, pro-active and motivated Fundraising Officer to work closely with the Development Team to deliver GLAN’s fundraising strategy. 
This is a hands-on, generalist role suited to someone with fundraising experience who is ready to take on responsibility across multiple income streams while continuing to develop their skills.

We are seeking a highly organised, pro-active and motivated Fundraising Officer to work closely with the Development Team to deliver GLAN’s fundraising strategy. This is a hands-on, generalist role suited to someone with fundraising experience who is ready to take on responsibility across multiple income streams while continuing to develop their skills.

📣We're recruiting - 📈Fundraising Officer.
Unique opportunity to use your fundraising skills to support human rights and climate justice. Read more and apply here: glanlaw.org/careers/fund...

🟢 £35,000, full-time remote role (in the UK), 25 days annual leave + other benefits.

05.03.2026 10:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries Exclusive: Schemes worth hundreds of millions of pounds to protect biodiversity and oceans likely to be substantially reduced

To meet its responsibility the UK Gov must step up and fund global emissions reductions in less wealthy countries - supporting those most impacted by the climate crisis, but least responsible for it.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

04.03.2026 15:50 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
'Dirty copper': Grasberg Mine, West Papua - GLAN GLAN and London Mining Network have filed a legal complaint with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) against the London Metal Exchange (LME). The

Learn more about our work to tackle environmental crime and human rights abuses in West Papua now: glanlaw.org/cases/metal-...

#grasberg #ecocide #mining #environment #law

04.03.2026 13:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Human Rights Council side event will highlight Indonesia During the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, in Geneva, Switzerland, international human rights and faith-based organizations will convene a side event on 4 March, titled “Human Rights in I...

GLAN senior lawyer Stéphanie Caligara is speaking today at UN Human Right Council side event organised on the grave human rights & environmental implications of Indonesia’s Grasberg Mine in #WestPapua, watch live: www.oikoumene.org/news/human-r...

04.03.2026 13:23 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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New legal challenge to UK climate inaction - GLAN We are supporting claimants, Save Hemsby Coastline, Students Organising for Sustainability UK and Tipping Point UK, some of the organisations on the

🌏Did you know that the UK’s targets are nowhere near enough to limit global warming to 1.5°C?

⚠️The gov is failing to take adequate climate action - so we're taking legal action!

⚖️We filed our challenge with @goodlawproject.bsky.social

Read more: glanlaw.org/news/uk-clim...

03.03.2026 16:39 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Climate crisis: We’ve filed our challenge to Starmer’s delay | Good Law Project Global heating is all around us and the government isn’t doing enough – so we’re taking them to court

⚖️ WE’VE FILED ⚖️

Global heating is all around us and the government isn’t doing enough – so we’re taking them to court
https://goodlaw.social/x8nd

03.03.2026 12:19 👍 177 🔁 48 💬 2 📌 1
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Text reads: We're hiring - join our team - fundraising officer, full-time, remote

Image: Green background with half a scales of justice, in black depicted. Text reads: We're hiring - join our team - fundraising officer, full-time, remote

We are seeking a highly organised, pro-active and motivated Fundraising Officer to work closely with the Development Team to deliver GLAN’s fundraising strategy. 

This is a hands-on, generalist role suited to someone with fundraising experience who is ready to take on responsibility across multiple income streams while continuing to develop their skills. 

Apply: www.glanlaw.org/careers/

We are seeking a highly organised, pro-active and motivated Fundraising Officer to work closely with the Development Team to deliver GLAN’s fundraising strategy. This is a hands-on, generalist role suited to someone with fundraising experience who is ready to take on responsibility across multiple income streams while continuing to develop their skills. Apply: www.glanlaw.org/careers/

📣We're hiring! Could you be GLAN's next Fundraising Officer?

🟢 £35,000, full-time remote role (within the UK) - 25 days annual leave.

➡️Full job pack on our website. Apply and share: glanlaw.org/careers/fund...

26.02.2026 11:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image: deforestation, trees cut down on a wasteland, a few remain.

Text reads: Has there ever been a more important time to stay informed? Subscribe to our newsletter

Image: deforestation, trees cut down on a wasteland, a few remain. Text reads: Has there ever been a more important time to stay informed? Subscribe to our newsletter

✊Be part of the movement, stay up to date with GLAN's legal actions and stand with us as we stand up to injustice!

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter: glanlaw.org/subscribe-to...

#humanrights #environment #accountability

26.02.2026 10:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Israel approves registration of West Bank land as 'state property' Palestinians condemn the move as constituting 'de facto annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory'

Israel approves registration of West Bank land as 'state property' - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-approves-registration-west-bank-land-state-property

15.02.2026 16:59 👍 19 🔁 29 💬 1 📌 3
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Thousands of foreign passport holders serve in Israeli forces, newly released data shows - AOAV Newly released Israeli military data reveals that tens of thousands of soldiers hold foreign citizenship, including more than 2,000 Britons, highlighting the deeply international composition of the ID...

Thousands of foreign passport holders serve in Israeli forces, newly released data shows

aoav.org.uk/2026/thousan...

11.02.2026 21:24 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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Uyghur campaigners criticise “unacceptable” NCA failure to remake imports decision The UK’s National Crime Agency is yet to decide whether to investigate imports linked to exploitation despite a June 2024 court order.

Campaigners @uyghurcongress.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social tell me the NCA is yet to comply with a June 2024 Court of Appeal order for it to reconsider its decision not to investigate imports - despite “extensive” evidence of links to forced labour.

www.lexology.com/pro/content/...

11.02.2026 17:26 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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🚨BREAKING: UK hits new low on Global Corruption Index.

It's clear, extreme wealth inequality is a threat to democracy & decency... 🧵1/3
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

10.02.2026 12:08 👍 42 🔁 23 💬 2 📌 2
Has there ever been a more important time to stay informed? Sign up to GLAN's newsletter. Join the movement for justice and be the first to receive updates on cases. Photo of climate protest - banner reading 'protect our planet'

Has there ever been a more important time to stay informed? Sign up to GLAN's newsletter. Join the movement for justice and be the first to receive updates on cases. Photo of climate protest - banner reading 'protect our planet'

✊Be part of a movement collectively working to tackle global challenges, stay up to date with our legal actions and stand with us to stand up to injustice!

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter glanlaw.org

02.02.2026 16:08 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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📢Historic court win📢

A Court ruled yesterday that the Netherlands' climate policy was insufficient, and discriminated against islanders of Dutch-territory Caribbean island, Bonaire. 1/2

29.01.2026 14:24 👍 10 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 0
Photo of the GLAN team at the European Court of Human Rights. A group of people stand together on a blue carpet, showing the stars of the EU flag. Text reads: We are recruiting Trustees to join our Boar. Learn more about the role on our website. Applications close 31 January 2026.

Photo of the GLAN team at the European Court of Human Rights. A group of people stand together on a blue carpet, showing the stars of the EU flag. Text reads: We are recruiting Trustees to join our Boar. Learn more about the role on our website. Applications close 31 January 2026.

🚨Still time to apply! Applications to become a Trustee at GLAN close on 31 January 2026!

Find out more here: glanlaw.org/careers/trus...

#trusteerecruitment #trustees #humanrights #board

29.01.2026 15:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

"The most important document published by the UK government since the general election emerged last week only through a freedom of information request."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

29.01.2026 15:30 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
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On 15th January GLAN joined a People's Assembly meeting convened in #Barbuda to share updates on our ongoing legal cases in support of Barbudans #landrights.

Watch clips from the meeting where GLAN lawyer Charlotte explains more about the cases to protect vital wetland & forest from harm. 🎥 1/2

27.01.2026 19:19 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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🎥2/2 We are honoured to stand with Barbudans who are fighting against destructive developments and against those who seek to undermine their land rights, and therefore a say in their own futures.

Stand with Barbudan land defenders - support this work here: www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-ba...

27.01.2026 19:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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On 15th January GLAN joined a People's Assembly meeting convened in #Barbuda to share updates on our ongoing legal cases in support of Barbudans #landrights.

Watch clips from the meeting where GLAN lawyer Charlotte explains more about the cases to protect vital wetland & forest from harm. 🎥 1/2

27.01.2026 19:19 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Number of people living in extreme heat to double by 2050 if 2C rise occurs, study finds Scientists expect 41% of the projected global population to face the extremes, with ‘no part of the world’ immune

New study states number of people living with extreme heat will more than double by 2050 if global heating reaches 2C - no part of the world will be immune!

The worlds biggest carbon emitters must act urgently, and do their fair share to avert disaster!

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

27.01.2026 12:54 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Text reads: We're recruiting new trustees to join our board - fnd out more on our website.  Visual: Text on purple background with image of a gavel (hammer used in court).

Text reads: We're recruiting new trustees to join our board - fnd out more on our website. Visual: Text on purple background with image of a gavel (hammer used in court).

✊Movement-builders, human-rights defenders, fundraisers, campaigners and charity governance experts - there's still time to apply to be a Trustee at GLAN.

(This volunteer position can be undertaken from anywhere in the world. Closes 31 Jan 2026) glanlaw.org/careers/trus...

26.01.2026 10:52 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Joint Civil Society Statement on UK Arms Licences to Israel - GLAN We, as civil society organisations campaigning to hold the government accountable to international law and UK rules on arms exports, are appalled by the

In 100 days since the so-called 'ceasefire' Israel has continued to kill children, women and men & destroy what remains with absolute impunity. The UK should be world leaders in upholding international law and human rights, but instead UK parts are still being used by Israel to commit atrocities.

22.01.2026 16:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Genocide continues: in 100 days of ‘ceasefire’ israel has killed over 483 Palestinians in Gaza and destroyed over 2,500 structures. End UK complicity. Stop all arms exports top Israel now.

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Genocide continues: in 100 days of ‘ceasefire’ israel has killed over 483 Palestinians in Gaza and destroyed over 2,500 structures. End UK complicity. Stop all arms exports top Israel now. Image with text on black background and images of Starmer and Netanyahu.

As world leaders launch their 'Master Plan' for Gaza in #Davos and the UK Govt seemingly move towards lifting the hard fought suspension of some arms exports to Israel the #genocide continues unabated. 1/2

22.01.2026 16:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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💚 WORLD WETLANDS DAY 💚 2 February 2026

This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." Be part of the global celebration!

worldwetlandsday.org

#WorldWetlandsDay #CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay2026

05.01.2026 11:02 👍 22 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 1
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Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms, study shows Critics accuse leading firms of sabotaging climate action but say data increasingly being used to hold them to account

32 fossil fuel companies were responsible for half of the world's CO2 emissions in 2024, with Saudi Aramco, Chevron and ExxonMobil leading the list.

21.01.2026 11:08 👍 23 🔁 15 💬 1 📌 0
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Fourteen clifftop homes in Hemsby are facing 'imminent collapse' Hemsby residents are told their homes should not be occupied due to a risk of further cliff falls.

Read more about the situation in Hemsby: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

22.01.2026 09:43 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

🚨Communities in the UK are already facing the consequences of climate inaction. We're working with @goodlawproject.bsky.social on our latest climate case to urge Keir Starmer to do more to protect coastal communities from disaster. Support our case at the link below.

22.01.2026 08:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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"We moved here 14 years ago. This was going to be our final destination and now we don't know where we are going to be next week,"

The climate crisis is already here in the UK — and the people paying the price aren’t the ones who caused it. Make Starmer act.

https://goodlaw.social/h5ik

21.01.2026 17:30 👍 67 🔁 12 💬 2 📌 0
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Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt

The climate and biodiversity crises go hand in hand with national security.

Today’s chilling warning from intelligence experts shows the very real risks of inaction within the next five years.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

21.01.2026 17:57 👍 158 🔁 82 💬 4 📌 7
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Joint Civil Society Statement on UK Arms Licences to Israel - GLAN We, as civil society organisations campaigning to hold the government accountable to international law and UK rules on arms exports, are appalled by the

🚨JOINT CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT ON UK ARMS LICENCES TO ISRAEL: Read the full statement on the appalling recent UK govt movement towards resuming arms sales to Israel together with @caatuk.bsky.social @icjpalestine.com @globaljusticenow.bsky.social @waronwant.bsky.social

glanlaw.org/news/joint-c...

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