The University of Antwerp (UAntwerp), Belgium, offers a vibrant academic community dedicated to social justice and global impact. UAntwerp boasts a diverse student body with over 20% international students, fostering a cross-cultural learning environment. The University of Antewerp boasts Dedicated Research Centers like the Centre for Migration & Intercultural Studies (MESA) and the Antwerp Centre for Public Law (Public Law Institute) which tackle pressing issues like migration rights and social inequalities. It offers specialized Programs such as the Master of Sustainable Development and Global Justice or the Master of Human Rights, delving deep into global challenges and their legal frameworks. It’s engaged professors actively contribute to policy and social change initiatives, offering you invaluable real-world insights.
The Law and Development Research Group
The Law and Development research group unites researchers who study the role of law in enhancing human dignity and global justice, between and within States in North and South. The group takes a critical approach to law, and seeks to investigate what law actually ‘does’ in society, amongst others, through interdisciplinary and empirical research. It was founded in 2006, as one of the research groups of the faculty of law at the University of Antwerp. The Group runs an annual teaching programme on Sustainable Development and Global Justice.The LDRN seeks to enhance knowledge and understanding of the role of law, both domestic and international, in relation to development and governance, as perceived globally and locally, and is therefore concerned with the social functioning of legal systems primarily in the context of countries in the Global South. It envisages that the LDRN community will engage in fruitful discussions from both orthodox and critical perspectives on the role of law in development.
The LDRN was launched at the Law and Development Conference at the University of Antwerp in September 2017 by the partner institutions.
Showcasing stories of Caribbean organizations at the foreground of the struggle against disaster capitalism in the Caribbean. Our network of participants in the Greater Caribbean region connect, learn, share their hands on responses to the impacts of the twin threats of the climate crisis and disaster capitalism in our region.
Bernard Lodge Farmers Group
WAVE (Progressive Reform Movement)
Tèt Kole
Global Challenges Research Fund
Open Society Foundations
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In the tumultuous aftermath of disasters, it is easy to feel isolated and alone, but you are not.
We, a network of Caribbean-wide community organizers who stand in solidarity with those affected the twin threats of the climate crises and disaster capitalism, a phenomenon that exacerbates the suffering of vulnerable communities.
We want you to know that your stories matter. We are here to listen, to support, and to amplify your voices.
We believe that together, we can challenge the forces of disaster capitalism and advocate for more sustainable, inclusive and equitable decision-making.
Join us in solidarity. Share your experiences and let’s build strong communities that thrive together.
As the wider world braces for the climate change, Caribbean communities are already struggling with its effects. Small local communities, small scale farmers and coastal communities are disproportionately affected. Political decisions, power dynamics and laws often compound the catastrophes and silence bottom up solutions.
There are ways in which you can help.