A statement by Crude Accountability and EcoForum of NGOs, Kazakhstan The United Nations held its 37th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland …
Without good governance, the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea may do more harm than good to the environment and human rights
The convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea is an important step for the region, but there is little reason for optimism, says …
Crude Accountability is featured in new documentary series
https://youtu.be/xLkCZdL-zp4 Crude Accountability is proud to be featured in new documentary series, “Then came…, me?”. In the first episode of the series, award-winning film-maker Mark Warford …
Kazakhstani Doctors Recognize the Children of Berezovka are Seriously Ill, But Do Not Offer Appropriate Treatment
Today, June 1, International Children’s Day, Crude Accountability, the international coalition, Children or Oil? and the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and the Rule …
Comments on OPIC’s Application for Political Risk Insurance
Crude Accountability joined other civil society organization to submit our comments on the Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s (OPIC) Application for Political Risk Insurance (OPIC-52). The …
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Tragedy of Berezovka Children Highlights Shameful Lending Practices of the IFC
An important development in the story of the children of Berezovka, Kazakhstan, who were poisoned by toxic emissions, raises questions about the World Bank’s redress …
Children of Berezovka are Diagnosed with Toxic Encephalopathy
Poisoned children from the Kazakhstani village of Berezovka are diagnosed with toxic encephalopathy. Doctors say the likely cause of poisoning is hydrocarbons and their fumes. …
Statement at the Pre-Session of Azerbaijan UPR
Dear Country representatives and members of civil society, I am honored to present the violations of social and economic rights of communities impacted by oil …
Lukpan Akhmedyarov: Trust Is Key Achievement in Berezovka
In March 2018, Lukpan Akhmedyarov, journalist and activist from Kazakhstan, visited Washington, D.C. to attend a Prove They Are Alive! campaign event and share his …
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Civil Society Requests to Reevaluate The CMI Offshore Project in Turkmenistan
Crude Accountability leads an international campaign to protect a fragile and unique ecosystem in Turkmenistan, which is on the Caspian Sea coast, from the dangerous …