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“To generate progress towards the full realisation of the rights and freedoms contained in the universal human rights instruments through solutions-based policy research, forward-looking policy prescription, and through offering a respected platform for information-sharing and dialogue”.
As a global think tank, since 2013, the URG has been working on the relationship between human rights and the environment, and the situation of environmental rights defenders. Particularly, the URG has worked with States and the UN Special Rapporteurs to champion the recognition of a right to a healthy environment and raise visibility and understanding of the situation of Environmental Human Rights Defenders, their work and the risks and threats they face. To achieve this, the URG regularly convenes and facilitates dialogue spaces between experts defenders and support organizations; and between experts and States. By creating these spaces for dialogue, the URG has been offering defenders an opportunity and secure spaces to talk about their concerns and needs, share experiences and learnings, and identify ways in which the civil society can contribute to the protection, respect and enjoyment of their human rights. Additionally, the URG currently manages its environment-rights.org portal, which offers useful resources for Defenders. The portal provides information on how to access to the UN Human Rights Mechanisms, easy access to reports, guidelines and manuals, and contact details of support organizations. The URG has partnered with the EIA to add new features to make all the information more accessible and add features that will allow defenders on the ground to identify allies, resources, and relevant information in an easy and timely manner. Furthermore, the URG regularly publishes policy and meeting reports to share with the global public the knowledge produced on the ground. These reports are available at the URG website and at the environment-rights.org.