“Over 200 CC lawyers from 20 of our offices around the world have been involved in undertaking pro bono work for ICAAD, making this one of the most popular pro bono relationships that the firm has had…ICAAD are also one of the NGOs with whom we have achieved the most impact…ICAAD are superb at managing their relationship with us. They are exceptional communicators, highly transparent, and always keen to bring us into discussions about their strategy and development…It is a collaborative rather than a transactional relationship, which brings out the best in us.”

“ICAAD’s report incorporates lived-experience testimony and in depth cross-disciplinary research to propose an innovative and, most importantly, practicable legal standard for the right to life with dignity for climate-displaced persons…The legal standard and overall thesis proposed is one that Earth Refuge would readily support and indeed seek to apply in pursuance of the rights of climate-displaced people. It provides the practical, conscientious answers to the questions that those working in this field, and those experiencing these travesties, have been asking for years.”

“From deep analysis of issues around domestic violence in the Pacific Islands and spearheading large scale research projects that shine a light on the immense impact of domestic violence globally to supporting the powerful social justice “artivism” exhibit, ICAAD has been and continues to be an invaluable partner with an unwavering commitment to building a more equitable and just world. With a dedication to community service at the core of Manatt’s DNA, we’re honored to work with ICAAD and support their mission to improve the world around us.”

“I would like to thank the presenters for a very informative and challenging set of issues on domestic violence and sexual offenses…[As former Judge] one of the challenges we face as Judges when it comes to sentencing is the laws of the country as well as the need to be consistent in whatever sentences we pass…I feel like the only way we can press this issue is through legislation.”

“The Handbook…provides general background into SGBV and gender bias, and acts as a tool to help lawyers practising in PICs to identify judicial bias in decisions being made before them, as well as being an educational aid for policy makers, legislators and those in charge of judicial training.”

“The relationship between Linklaters and ICAAD grew out of a shared desire to find meaningful solutions to systemic social challenges. Linklaters believes that forging strategic long-term partnerships, as with ICAAD, is key to implementing impactful projects which aim to initiate lasting social change.”

“I am proud of the work Manatt has undertaken in the Pacific region, a place with one of the highest rates of GBV in the world. I am excited to continue working with the ICAAD team as it takes a systems approach to addressing an extremely complex social problem in a part of the world that no one would recognize as anything but idyllic.”

“We feel that the next step is precisely this kind of project [TrackGBV], where we can say to our people and to the state, ‘Look, this is what is happening in the courts, this is how it is happening and this is how we can try to stop it.’”

“Looking forward, KWM is excited to see this project through to publication and to continue its involvement in future related projects with ICAAD. The relationship between ICAAD and KWM is a strong and productive one, and KWM is committed to providing further assistance through its KWM Community Impact program to help develop solutions that promote and protect human rights.”

“Discrimination, inequality, and gender bias have also been found to affect sentencing which can, in turn, impede access to the experience in attaining and the quality of justice for victims and survivors of gender-based violence […] To that end, we very much welcome this training to review ICAAD’s analysis of thousands of sentencing decisions in the Pacific including 55 from Tonga.”