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Joint letter on the EU-Israel Association Agreement review
Joint letter on the EU-Israel Association Agreement review

Amid overwhelming evidence of Israel’s atrocities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, human rights organisations and trade unions are urging the EU to ensure a thorough review of Israel’s compliance with article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. A credible review can only reach one conclusion: that Israel is in severe non-compliance with article 2 and that the EU-Israel Association Agreement must be suspended, at least in part. The EU must act now.

CRIN has joined 600+ NGOs and trade unions demanding the end of the EU’s production, export and import of banned pesticides
CRIN has joined 600+ NGOs and trade unions demanding the end of the EU’s production, export and import of banned pesticides

While the EU has banned many pesticides deemed too dangerous for use within its borders, EU-based companies are still allowed to manufacture and export banned substances to countries with weaker protections. This toxic double-standard violates children's rights, endangers vulnerable communities and threatens ecosystems all over the world.

CRIN has joined 200+ NGOs calling for reforms of the UN climate talks
CRIN has joined 200+ NGOs calling for reforms of the UN climate talks

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is at a breaking point. In marginalising vulnerable States, Indigenous Peoples and civil society, while allowing the largest historical polluters to avoid legal obligations and accountability, the UNFCC is running out of trust. Effective multilateralism is essential to navigate coming crises without leaving anyone behind.

Beyond words on paper: Children's right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment
Beyond words on paper: Children's right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment

“How far must we go for those who hold decision-making power to remember that the future we will inherit depends precisely on the decisions they chose not to make? What will it take for decision-makers to realise that climate justice is about children’s rights, too?” – Santiago Flores Medina

Public statement by civil society organisations on the occasion of the 37th annual meeting of the Chairpersons of the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies
Public statement by civil society organisations on the occasion of the 37th annual meeting of the Chairpersons of the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies

CRIN has joined with other civil society organisations calling on UN Member States to reaffirm their commitment to the UN human rights system through political and financial support. The work of the Treaty Bodies is crucial in monitoring States parties’ implementation of international human rights treaties and providing authoritative guidance on the fulfilment of obligations.

The Toy Safety Regulation: A pivotal step in the EU’s marathon towards a toxic-free future
The Toy Safety Regulation: A pivotal step in the EU’s marathon towards a toxic-free future

By agreeing to the revised Toy Safety Regulation in April 2025, the European Union has taken an important step in protecting children’s health. However, a long road lies ahead - as many promises from the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability are pending and could still be under threat. How can we work to ensure that children in the EU are protected against harmful exposure?

 
 

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POWER magazine

Power manifests in many shapes and forms, with different rules on how it’s distributed.

But rising activism, especially amongst today’s youth, is redefining how power is exercised and with what aims - as we increasingly see traditionally marginalised groups collectively practise the power they have through art, language, and civil disobedience.

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SILENCE magazine

Silence plays an important role in human rights respect and violations. Its power is fuelled by both by its absence and its presence.

But we all have a role to play in confronting the many faces of silence, both good and bad. As we tackle them in open conversation, we invite people to think critically about the norms that keep us quiet.

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Animated films

The story of U.F. and the campaign to end child pushbacks at EU borders

We collaborated with The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) to develop an animation that told the story of U.F. – a refugee child from Myanmar, who has filed complaints against Croatia and Slovenia to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The Rhyming Guide to Joining the Army

In this creative short film, we fuse poetry, animation and sound design to encourage critical thinking on the military recruitment of young people. Should the armed forces recruit children under the age of 18? You decide...