National Human Rights Action Plan 2016-2020

The National Human Rights Action Plan (NAP) is a national cross-sectoral action plan of Tuvalu for the period of 2016-2020. Its main objective is to realise human rights in order to improve the lives of individuals in Tuvalu.
In the field of water and sanitation, the document aims to improve water supply, especially clean, safer, drinking water through the provision of water purifier or purification tablets; improve sanitation standards; and review recommendations by the Special Rapporteur on the right to water and sanitation and map a strategy for implementation.
In the area of climate change, the Action Plan aims to strengthen adaptation and mitigation strategies and measures to address climate change and review and update the government’s National Climate Change Policy and Disaster Strategic Action Plan for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management.
Development partners, including the Pacific Community, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Pacific Island Development Forum, United Nations agencies and international donors should work with the Tuvaluan Government in realising human rights, especially as envisioned in Tuvalu’s Te Kakeega III and captured in this NAP. Mutual cooperation and reciprocated ability will undoubtedly strengthen Tuvalu’s commitment to better protect the rights of its people, especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalised.