Pacific Islands climate debt
As the impact of climate change continues to be felt, Pacific Island nations are facing an existential crisis—not only from rising seas and stronger storms but also from the mounting debt required to build resilience against these threats.
Environmental
Justice
We aim to highlight voices in advocating for environmental action to provide justice for the poor and future generations.
Refugees & Migrants
We highlight the injustices faced by refugees and migrants around the word, and advocate for the human dignity of all people to be upheld.
Poverty and Inequity
We stand in solidarity with those in need and seek to bring equity for all in Aotearoa and across the world.
The Holy Land
We advocate to protect the lives and rights of all vulnerable people caught in the tragic conflict in the Holy Land.
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Gaps in New Zealand’s laws are enabling child trafficking
In August 2024 the New Zealand Human Rights Commission released a report on the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme - the country's leading temporary work visa. Their findings indicate there are significant gaps to be addressed to protect migrant workers from exploitation.
Set up to fail the most vulnerable: The Accredited Employer Work Visa
In August 2024 the New Zealand Human Rights Commission released a report on the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme - the country's leading temporary work visa. Their findings indicate there are significant gaps to be addressed to protect migrant workers from exploitation.
Human trafficking in Aotearoa New Zealand: The Trafficking in Persons Report 2024
Migrant Exploitation in New Zealand
The voices of the Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit
Advocacy Team member Peter Lang writes about his experiences at the 2023 Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit in Sydney and Canberra, connecting with indigenous leaders and advocating to Australian politicians.
New Year, new government, same focus
In late 2023 we wrote to the incoming government alerting them to the key issues we believe Aotearoa New Zealand is facing with regard to the environment, poverty, and human rights for the most vulnerable.