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Environmental rights defenders have been recognised as human rights defenders. This mitigates the costly daily price of being frontline against environmental destruction, which regularly results in a disproportionate toll on mental health and in loss of lives.
Reducing the mental health toll on environmental human rights defenders Read More »
Eco-anxiety, though not a clinical disorder, impacts personal resilience. Addressing it requires therapeutic safe spaces and restoring personal agency to help individuals cope with the emotional weight of climate change by fostering empowerment amid planetary challenges.
From eco-anxiety to empowerment: cooling down the fear of a heated future Read More »
Welcome to our seventh Curated series, which provides a space to reflect on mental health in relation to human rights professionals, by drawing on discussions developed within the EMAlumni Association and related Mental Health Support Group providing peer support, emotional first aid, and access to tailored resources.
Introducing Curated #7: Safeguarding Mental Health of Human Rights Professionals Read More »
Persons with albinism (PWAs) in Africa are intensely vulnerable, from genetic susceptibility to severe sunburn and skin cancer to societal stigma and violence. As climate change escalates, inclusive policies and targeted interventions are urgently required to safeguard their health and human rights.
Persons with Albinism and climate change in Africa: ‘A matter of life and death’ Read More »
The European Union’s approach to climate change is marked by inconsistencies that threaten climate justice. This blog post explores how the EU’s shifting strategies impact global climate efforts and the need for a more solidarist, human rights-focused approach.
Contradictions in EU climate politics and the fight for justice Read More »
Air quality is crucial for healthy life and an issue that affects everyone. Long-standing concerns regarding air pollution in the Balkans continue to seriously impact the lives of people there and steps must be taken to address it.
‘If you don’t have to, don’t breathe’: Air pollution in the Balkans Read More »
The challenges that climate change is bringing to us today raise concerns about the well-being of present and future generations. It is important to understand that perspectives on this topic vary greatly depending on the context, historical background, and narrative disseminated.
Climate change is closely linked to the imperative for social justice. As addressed at the Fundamental Rights Forum 2024, it is crucial to tackle inequalities, elevate marginalised groups and establish comprehensive policies that account for a sustainable future.
Rising voices, green choices: Europe’s equality drive against climate change Read More »
Welcome to our sixth Curated series, which provides a space to reflect on conversations developed in the context of the Fundamental Rights Forum 2024 in relation to various issues concerning some pressing human rights challenges of our time and the significance of preparedness to overcome them.
The global youth climate movement faces significant challenges, including criminalisation and lack of support from the governments, yet it remains resilient. It is worth exploring India, with the world’s largest youth population, in relation to the youth climate movement at the intersection of right to participation and climate justice.