We are honored to spotlight long-time Advisor and current Board Member, Laura Nohealani Emiko Toyofuku-Aki. Laura has been with ICAAD from the early days and has been instrumental in helping the organization grow over the years. Where are you based? I’m currently...
The climate crisis demands action from human rights advocates. As sea levels continue to rise and extreme weather patterns increase intensity and frequency, Pacific Island communities are on the frontlines of facing increasing violations of their human rights from...
We are excited to spotlight ICAAD volunteer, Acacia Prince-Pike. She is currently based out of Northland, Aotearoa New Zealand. Her background is in law and social work which has led her to work in many different areas from Indigenous rights, environmental protection,...
This year has been an opportunity for us to build a stronger foundation, which has enabled us to grow. With a focus on building partnerships, designing courses and trainings, creating innovative tech tools, and conducting in-depth research, our commitment to serving...
Building advocates’ capacity for judicial policy reform in Samoa From October to November 2021, we ran a virtual TrackGBV Train-the-Trainers intensive program with participants from the Ombudsman’s Office and Ministry of Justice in Samoa. The training featured...
Learn more about the Banaba case study in an interview with Project Lead, Rae Bainteiti The forced displacement of the Banaban people because of phosphate mining in 1945 has resulted in human rights violations at many levels. Every year in December, the Banabans...
