EarthRights International mourns the loss of our colleague Jacques Kabulo on October 11, 2025. Kabulo was the Director of the Governance Program at EarthRights’ partner organization African Resources Watch (AFREWATCH) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and played an instrumental role in the design and implementation of the Congo River School.
We offer our condolences to Kabulo’s family, friends, and colleagues and remember and honor his dedication to working alongside and advocating for the rights of Congolese communities impacted by some of the most exploitative mining and development in the world.
“Jacques was absolutely committed to the fundamental concept that Congolese communities should control their own destinies,” said Seán Arthurs, EarthRights Director of Global Education and Training. Jacques worked tirelessly to train and support community leaders in developing their advocacy skills and will be remembered for his key role in helping these communities speak truth to power. It is now incumbent on us to carry forward this legacy.
In honor of Kabulo’s memory, EarthRights reaffirms its commitment to train and empower earth rights defenders who are standing up for their communities in the face of merciless corporate exploitation, environmental, and human rights abuses.
