Gaza/Israel: Climate Action Network Calls for a Ceasefire Now

20 October 2023

20 OCTOBER: Climate Action Network joins those who are rallying across the world in solidarity with Palestinian, Israeli and all families who have lost loved ones in this latest conflict. 

We stand with those who grieve and fear for their loved ones, and join the call for peace and safety, where the rights of all are respected without distinction. 

We condemn all killing, indiscriminate attacks, civilian hostage taking and the arbitrary detention of civilians.
The targeting of civilians could amount to a war crime, no matter who does it.

CAN International is one of the largest networks of civil society working for climate and social justice in the world, with a presence in over 130 countries and a membership of over 2000 organisations. Our members include environmental, human rights, development, and humanitarian organisations, including members in the region. 

Our work is motivated by our deep commitment to achieve climate and social justice, and the certainty that this can only be achieved if human rights, everyone’s human rights, are upheld. There can be no climate justice without human rights.

We join the calls for an immediate ceasefire, respect for international humanitarian and human rights law, and the provision of humanitarian access and support. 

There can be no peace without justice. 
The end of the occupation of Palestine is a precondition to ensure a sustained and long-lasting solution. 

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For media queries please email: Dharini Parthasarathy, Global Lead on Communications, CAN International: dparthasarathy@climatenetwork.org