We catalyse change for Economic Social and Cultural rights
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
The Independent Commission for the Reform of International Corporate Taxation (ICRICT) annual summit
The Independent Commission for the Reform of International Corporate Taxation (ICRICT) annual summit. Our executive director and member of ICRICT participated in the annual meeting in Paris. The...
The urgency of progressive tax reforms to end inequality in Latin America
The urgency of progressive tax reforms to end inequality in Latin America On March 15, our Executive Director Magdalena Sepúlveda participated at a Conference in Paris. The meeting, held at La...
This is our new website
This is our new website We are an agile organisation who is constantly looking for innovative ways to advance social and economic justice, gender equality and human dignity. We reach out to people...
On the need of a human rights based approach to fiscal policies in Latin America
On the need of a human rights based approach to fiscal policies in Latin America We presented it at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) in a thematic hearing we requested . On 6...
For a gender-transformative digital new deal
For a gender-transformative digital new deal The current dominant order of the digital age has intensified exclusion, extraction, commodification, and capital accumulation. This order is provoking...
GI-ESCR submits imput to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
GI-ESCR submits imput to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights Our submission with SATHI is related to the Right to Health and Development Finance Institutions. The Global Initiative for...
To strengthen women's resilience to disasters, make the wealthiest pay their fair share
To strengthen women's resilience to disasters, make the wealthiest pay their fair share The Op-Ed by our Executive Director Magdalena Sepúlveda, has been echoed in several media outlets worldwide....
We turned travel into a force for positive climate action
We turned travel into a force for positive climate action We have teamed up with Goodwings as part of an initiative to reduce emissions across our work and travel. We received our Climate Impact...
CESCR annual meeting
CESCR annual meeting GI-ESCR supported the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights with the organisation of its annual meeting with civil society. On Friday, 3 March 2023 the Committee on...
#8M - Towards a feminist energy transition
#8M - Towards a feminist energy transition In this International Women’s Day we launch this video to share how the contributions and perspectives of women are shaping a just low carbon future for...
Our contribution to the report “Development Finance Institutions and Human Rights"
Our contribution to the report “Development Finance Institutions and Human Rights" GI-ESCR and partners make a joint submission to the Working Group on the issue of Human rights and transnational...
Support consensus renewal of the UN Special Rapporteur
HRC52: Support consensus renewal of the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders GIESCR joins NGO´s letter addressed to all UN Member States urging support for consensus renewal of the UN...
Women's Rights
Latest video
This video showcases the stories and testimonies of women activists, human rights defenders, and experts around the world advocating for a gender-just transition to renewable energy.
From the frontlines, the voices of these women tell us why the energy transition should not be limited to a technological shift to go from fossil fuels to sustainable sources of energy, but rather be recognised as a transformative process to advance human rights and gender equality.
It shares the experiences of women driving the transition towards sustainable societies and economies to outline how could a feminist energy transition look like. In this International Women’s Day we launch this video to share how the contributions and perspectives of women are shaping a just low carbon future for all.
From the frontlines, the voices of these women tell us why the energy transition should not be limited to a technological shift to go from fossil fuels to sustainable sources of energy, but rather be recognised as a transformative process to advance human rights and gender equality.
It shares the experiences of women driving the transition towards sustainable societies and economies to outline how could a feminist energy transition look like. In this International Women’s Day we launch this video to share how the contributions and perspectives of women are shaping a just low carbon future for all.
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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
Where we are
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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If you enjoy our work, please consider making a donation!
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.
Contact
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
Partner with us
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.
