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🤝 This research and its launch in Antigua & Barbuda are a collaboration between @FreetheSlaves and @CHRI_UK , with support from the @minderoo Foundation’s Walk Free initiative.
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) retweeted
The report also explores #pathways for effective, rights-based responses, setting out key #policy considerations, #resolutions, and #recommendations.
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) retweeted
⚠️ It highlights how impacts such as:
• loss of #livelihoods
• displacement
• food & water insecurity
• disrupted access to #education and #healthcare
can significantly increase exposure to human exploitation.
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) retweeted
🌪️ #Climatechange is not only an environmental issue — it is increasingly a driver of human vulnerability leading to human rights violations. This report examines how climate change and climate-related disasters intersect with risks of human exploitation in #SIDS.
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) retweeted
📢 LIVE NOW | New Report
From Climate Crisis to Human Exploitation
Examining Multi-Dimensional Vulnerability in Small Island Developing States
📍 Focus on Antigua & Barbuda
📑 Read here: humanrightsinitiative.org/pu…
🚨Final Reminder: Join us today at 14 pm GMT for the launch of a new report exploring how climate change is increasing vulnerability to human exploitation in Antigua and Barbuda, and the solutions needed to strengthen resilience.
📍 Register now.
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How does the #ClimateCrisis deepen the risk of human exploitation?
Join #government , #civilsociety, and experts on 5 February to discuss evidence and prevention-focused solutions for Antigua and Barbuda.
📍 In person & online | Register now.
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#SIDS
On #HumanRightsDay, we stand in solidarity with human rights defenders, civil society organisations, journalists, lawyers, and survivors working—often at great personal risk—to uphold #dignity, #justice, and #accountability.
CHRI, CJA and CLA’s latest research examines legal restrictions on Freedom of Expression in the Commonwealth, and provides recommendations for reform.
📘 Read the report here: humanrightsinitiative.org/pu…
On this #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm the need to work collectively—civil society, states, institutions, and communities—to protect #civicspace, uphold #fundamental freedoms, and ensure no one is left behind.
STARTING SOON! 🚨
📈 Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, many in dangerous conditions.
Join our webinar NO EXCUSE FOR CHILD LABOUR ,today at 13 BST, organised by @ituc @CHRI_UK and the @CMW87network.
Register: bit.ly/3VLyFUx
Today at 13:00 BST, join us for our webinar "NO EXCUSE FOR CHILD LABOUR". Organised by #CTUG, @CHRI_UK and the @CMW87network .
It brings together @ilo experts, survivor advocates, and frontline organisations to discuss what the Commonwealth must do to address the issue. Join: bit.ly/3VLyFUx
⏳ Only 1 Day to go. Join leading experts as they debate child labour in the Commonwealth.
🎙️ Webinar: No Excuse For Child Labour
⏰ 23 Sept. 13:00 BST. Register: bit.ly/3VLyFUx
📣Thread with speakers follows. [1/6]
🎙️ Meet Sneh Aurora, Director of @CHRI_UK and former Amnesty International leader. [6/6]
