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Core values

- **Environmental Protection**: Global Witness works to expose and prevent environmental abuses, including deforestation, pollution, and the exploitation of natural resources, which are crucial for maintaining biodiversity and addressing the climate crisis[1][3][5].
- **Human Rights**: The organization advocates for the rights of land and environmental defenders, many of whom face violence, intimidation, and murder for their activism. This work helps protect vulnerable communities and promotes human rights[1][3][4].
- **Transparency and Accountability**: By pushing for transparency in the extractive industries and advocating for policies like the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) campaign, Global Witness helps ensure that companies and governments are held accountable for their actions[3][5].
- **Policy Change**: Global Witness's investigations and advocacy have led to significant policy changes, such as the UK's deforestation law and the creation of public registries of beneficial ownership, which combat corruption and promote a more just and sustainable world[5].