(UPDATE) THE United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) unanimously adopted a Philippine-led resolution calling for scaled-up action against climate change, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
The UNHRC adopted 'by consensus' on July 12 the resolution calling for the urgent creation of a new fund to assist developing countries in addressing climate change 'loss and damage,' the DFA said on Tuesday.DFA Undersecretary for Multilateral Affairs and International Economic Relations Carlos Sorreta.
The resolution raised the need for all countries to adopt interventions that benefit the most vulnerable, facilitate safe and voluntary movement, minimize forced movement, and address human rights protection gaps to reduce the risk of trafficking and exploitation of people on the move, especially women and girls, the DFA said.
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