Frequently Asked Questions on climate justice
These FAQs highlight how CEFROHT integrates core HRBA principles into its work for social, economic, and climate justice.
Universality in the HRBA means that all human rights are universal and apply equally to every person, regardless of their nationality, location, or status. CEFROHT applies this principle by advocating for rights such as the right to adequate food, land rights, and climate justice, ensuring that marginalized communities are included in legal protections and policy discussions.
Indivisibility means that all human rights—civil, political, economic, social, and cultural—are interconnected and equally important. CEFROHT’s programs reflect this by addressing multiple rights simultaneously, such as linking land rights (economic justice) with environmental protection (climate justice) and women’s rights (equality).
CEFROHT promotes equality by empowering marginalized groups, including women, smallholder farmers, and vulnerable communities, through legal education, strategic litigation, and policy advocacy. For example, their probono land cases challenge patriarchal norms to ensure women have equal rights to property ownership.
CEFROHT combats discrimination by advocating for inclusive policies and providing legal aid to disadvantaged groups. Cases like the breastfeeding and school feeding litigation challenge discriminatory policies that fail to consider the needs of working mothers and orphaned children, ensuring equitable access to rights.
CEFROHT fosters participation by organizing community barazas (meetings) where rights holders (communities) and duty bearers (government officials, judicial officers) collaborate to address legal issues. This inclusive approach ensures that affected groups have a voice in decisions impacting their rights.
Accountability is upheld through strategic litigation and policy engagement, holding governments and corporations responsible for human rights violations. For instance, the EACOP and GMO cases challenge state and regional actions that threaten environmental and food sovereignty, demanding compliance with legal obligations.
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I had lost all hope after people tried to take my land in Kiboga. But CEFROHT helped me for free and took my case to court. Because of them, I got my land back. I can now farm and take care of my children. I thank CEFROHT so much for standing with me.
