Our work covers the issues that matter most to people in the Pacific. Choose an area to see our latest news, resources and publications on it.
Areas of work
All areas of work
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Disability rights
Supporting laws, policies and services that respect the rights of persons with disabilities, in line with the Convention…
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Climate change and human rights
How climate change affects the rights to life, health, housing, water and culture in the Pacific, and how…
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Rights of the child
Protecting children from violence and exploitation, and supporting their rights to education, health and participation.
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Migration and human mobility
Protecting the rights of people who move, including those displaced by disasters and climate change.
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Business and human rights
Helping governments and businesses apply the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
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Rule of law and justice
Strengthening access to justice, fair trials and human rights in policing and detention.
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Universal Periodic Review
Helping States, civil society and NHRIs take part in the Universal Periodic Review and follow up its recommendations.
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Gender equality and women's rights
Ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, and supporting women's participation in public life.
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Civic space and freedom of expression
Protecting the freedom to speak, gather, organise and report, including for human rights defenders and journalists.
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National human rights institutions
Supporting independent national human rights institutions in line with the Paris Principles.
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Indigenous peoples
Supporting the rights of Indigenous peoples to their lands, cultures and self-determination.