Mission and Vision

Mission

EarthRights combines the power of law and the power of people to defend human rights and the environment.

Vision

We envision a world where every community has the power to seek justice, defend their rights, and hold corporations, financial institutions, and governments accountable; a world where people live with dignity and self-determination, and where the environments that sustain us are fiercely protected and restored. In the face of the climate crisis, we see a future built on resilience, equity, and the unwavering defense of human rights and the planet.

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2025-2029 Strategic Plan

Our new strategic plan charts an ambitious course for advancing justice, corporate accountability, environmental protection, and climate resilience worldwide.

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Values

1. Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and a strong sense of responsibility in everything we do. Our commitment to integrity helps us stand firm in our fight for justice.
2. Mutual Respect, Trust, and Care: We foster respect, trust, and care for one another, our partners, and clients. Everyone is valued for who they are and the work they do, leading to inclusive, safe, culturally aware, and empathetic partnerships and work environments.
3. Pioneering Solutions: We are committed to finding solutions for the most difficult challenges. Through creativity and persistence, we break through barriers and establish legal precedent that creates new avenues for communities to pursue justice and accountability.
4. Community Impact: We center sustained community impact in all our work, from the local level to global. We strive to ensure the communities with whom we partner hold the decision making power, and we support solutions that are responsive to their lived experiences.
5. Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to excellence in all that we do. Our credibility and legitimacy with our clients, colleagues, partners, and the broader public result from our high standards and commitment to impactful and meaningful work.