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The Special Rapporteur on climate change issued a call for input “Promotion and protection of human rights in the context of mitigation, adaptation, and financial actions to address climate change, with particular emphasis on loss and damage.” ICAAD responded....
Articles, Climate Justice & Displacement, Human Rights Advocacy & Education
Together with scientists, lawyers and climate activists from the Pacific, we have developed a new legal standard for what the “right to life with dignity” means in international law. We believe this can provide a more equitable framework for climate-displaced people. ...
Articles, Climate Justice & Displacement, Featured, Human Rights Advocacy & Education
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...
Articles, Artivism & Cultural Advocacy, Climate Justice & Displacement, Featured, Gender Justice & Ending Violence, Human Rights Advocacy & Education
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...
Articles, Climate Justice & Displacement, Featured, Human Rights Advocacy & Education
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...
Articles, Climate Justice & Displacement, Featured, Human Rights Advocacy & Education
On November 8, 2021, we hosted a panel on Climate Relocation and Human Rights with the Young Pacific Leaders Network and the US Consulate in New Zealand. The event brought together collaborators on the Right to Life with Dignity Climate Justice project and Robin...
