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April 15, 2020 In climate change, ESC Rights, governance, Human Rights, Island Observations, Uncategorized

Pandemic in the Pacific – the double-edged sword of isolation in a time of crisis

Of the 16 countries yet to report a coronavirus case (as of15 April 2020), 12 were small island states. Their relative isolation and the ability to effectively close borders at short notice may have helped to keep coronavirus pandemic which has left some of the...

June 28, 2019 In climate change, Environment, ESC Rights, Human Rights, Island Observations

Climate Displaced Migration and the Threat of Integration

Small island developing States (SIDS) bind together because of their similarities and the fact that climate change remains an existential threat to SIDS. They are also similar in that they are all at risk of forceful displacement of people though the process and context may...

May 11, 2018 In access to justice, accountability, governance, Institutions, Island Observations, resources

‘Soft laws’ and the Ombudsman to strengthen governance in islands.

Good governance is one of the greatest challenges in an island territory or State. On the plus side, there is proximity and size, which means a level of day-to-day accountability unrivalled in large territories or States: a policy or administrative decision taken by a senior civil...

February 23, 2018 In Brexit and UK CDOTs, Island Observations, Island Rights Initiative News, UK CDOTs

Brexit and the UK CDOTs – Island Rights Initiative Director, Susie Alegre, talks to Sean Moncreiff

[caption id="attachment_21127" align="alignright" width="280"] Susie Alegre[/caption] The potential challenges that face UK CDOTs as Brexit negotiations develop are hard to predict. As the British Government juggles priorities and navigates huge issues around trade, security and citizens' rights, the UK CDOTs may find it hard to make...

February 6, 2018 In ESC Rights, Island Observations, Island Rights Initiative News, UK CDOTs, women's rights

#Vote137 – How some British women got the vote in 1881.

Today we mark 100 years since some British women got the vote in the UK. It is a milestone to celebrate but let us not forget that some other British women, in the Isle of Man, got the vote almost four decades earlier. On January 31st,...

July 20, 2017 In Island Observations, Kiribati

Pandemic in the Pacific – the double-edged sword of isolation in a time of crisis

Climate Displaced Migration and the Threat of Integration

‘Soft laws’ and the Ombudsman to strengthen governance in islands.

Brexit and the UK CDOTs – Island Rights Initiative Director, Susie Alegre, talks to Sean Moncreiff

#Vote137 – How some British women got the vote in 1881.

Ruminations on a Pacific Atoll