Ceasefire in Gaza: A Human Rights Day Imperative
Summary
Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) asserts that there is no climate justice without a free Palestine, condemning the 'genocide and an ecocide' in Gaza. The organization reports solidarity actions from its member groups across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, while calling for international mobilization and donations to provide green energy and water purification systems to refugee camps in Gaza.
Key insights
- Friends of the Earth International describes the situation in Gaza as a 'genocide and an ecocide', noting a death toll exceeding 43,000 people, with women and children accounting for at least 56% of those deaths.
- Friends of the Earth Brazil highlights the environmental destruction caused by the war, specifically the damage to renewable energy infrastructure, agricultural production, and waterways, which has led to biodiversity and health crises in Palestinian territories.
- The organization is seeking donations to provide critical resources to Palestinians in Gaza, specifically for the installation of water purification systems and the provision of green energy for refugee camps.
- Member groups across multiple regions have engaged in solidarity actions for #PalestineDay and Human Rights Day, including groups in France, Belgium, Croatia, England-Wales-Northern Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Brazil, Uruguay, and Togo.
Cite the original document
- APA
- FOEIAdmin (2024). Ceasefire in Gaza: A Human Rights Day Imperative. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/ceasefire-in-gaza-human-rights-day/
- Chicago
- FOEIAdmin. Ceasefire in Gaza: A Human Rights Day Imperative. Friends of the Earth International, 2024. https://www.foei.org/ceasefire-in-gaza-human-rights-day/.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite press release |last1=FOEIAdmin |title=Ceasefire in Gaza: A Human Rights Day Imperative |publisher=Friends of the Earth International |date=10 December 2024 |url=https://www.foei.org/ceasefire-in-gaza-human-rights-day/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @misc{foeiadmin2024ceasefire, author = {FOEIAdmin}, title = {{Ceasefire in Gaza: A Human Rights Day Imperative}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2024}, month = dec, url = {https://www.foei.org/ceasefire-in-gaza-human-rights-day/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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