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description Global Witness Overview

Global Witness is a unique organization that addresses the human rights and security dimensions of environmental destruction. They investigate how the fight for natural resourceslike timber, minerals, and oilleads to corruption, violence, and human rights abuses. By exposing these links, they advocate for transparent governance and sustainable resource management. Their work is crucial for ensuring that the global transition to a green economy does not come at the cost of human lives or justice in vulnerable regions.

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What does the organization Global Witness investigate?

Global Witness is an activism organization that investigates how the fight for natural resources leads to corruption, violence, and human rights abuses. They focus heavily on the environmental destruction caused by timber, minerals, and oil extraction.

When was Global Witness founded?

The organization was originally founded in 1993 in London. They initially gained attention by exposing the illegal timber trade and have since expanded to address global security dimensions of environmental destruction.

Does Global Witness publish reports on environmental defenders?

Yes, Global Witness is highly renowned for their annual reports which count the number of land and environmental defenders murdered each year. By exposing these attacks, they campaign to protect indigenous rights and natural habitats.

How is Global Witness funded?

Global Witness operates as a non-governmental organization funded largely by grants from charitable foundations and public donations. This funding allows them to conduct deep research into corporate corruption and human rights abuses globally.

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