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Lesson 1

Human and Gender Rights-based approach

Linking UNA Resilience to Human and Gender Rights-based approach

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Lesson learning objectives

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Meet your instructor

Dr Funmi Adeniyi
Manager: Rights-Based Approaches

Funmi holds a PhD in Law (Human Rights Protection) and has more than a decade of cross-sectoral experience in the private, public and academic spaces. She is skilled in creating and coordinating projects with a human rights-based framework, geared towards policy change, implementation and prioritisation of vulnerable groups. Funmi works at ICLEI Africa as a people-centered rights-based expert on various projects.

Introductory resources for lesson 1

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Your learning journey

Topic 1.1

Introducing the human-rights based approach

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Topic learning objectives

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Human Rights-Based Approaches (HRBA) in Nature and Biodiversity

Let’s recap

The interplay between social, economic, and environmental factors amplifies the effects of the tripartite crisis of biodiversity loss, climate crises, and diseases. on nature, gender, and our fundamental human rights.

We are currently experiencing a period characterized by multiple crises, known as polycrisis*. Within this context, broken systems like our food systems have far-reaching consequences on climate, human well-being, and gender equality.

A reconceptualisation of our relations with nature is needed for a more just and sustainable urban future – a human rights-based approach.

*Further reading on the polycrisis

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Access to natural resources is recognized as more than just a privilege; it’s a fundamental human right for everyone. The lack of access frequently results in conflicts, underscoring the importance of prioritizing access for vulnerable populations.

It is vital to prioritize access for vulnerable groups, while also acknowledging the significant role played by various stakeholders such as women, youth, traditional, and spiritual leaders in preserving biodiversity.

Biodiversity is not merely a luxury; it is essential for the fulfilment of a broad spectrum of human rights.

The decline of biodiversity poses a significant threat to the very rights that sustain our daily lives.

Addressing urban challenges effectively requires a departure from a conventional development agenda. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are founded on the principle of interconnectedness, highlighting the direct correlation between human well-being and the health of our ecosystems.

However, historical experience has demonstrated the limitations of this approach. Instead, there is a need for an agenda that prioritizes humans and their vulnerabilities – a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).

This module explores the key principles of a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) to guide us toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Universality

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But how do these concepts translate into practical terms? Why is adopting a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) crucial for progressing towards a fair and sustainable future?

A HRBA establishes a structured framework for obligation and accountability, engaging both duty-bearers and rights-holders.

The State, acting through its organs and functionaries, holds the primary responsibility as the duty-bearer for ensuring the realization of all rights, including the right to a healthy, clean, and sustainable environment. Legislative and policy measures, legal frameworks, and international principles serve as guides for the government in fulfilling this responsibility.

States have a duty to ensure that their environmental actions do not result in discrimination, either directly or indirectly.

States must consider: Who is typically marginalized or left behind? and to prioritize these groups in their interventions.

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Duty-bearers

Rights-holders