Human rights in Kiribati

Human rights in Kiribati are protected under the country’s current constitution and laws, alongside commitments made as a member of various international organizations and party to relevant treaties. In contrast, however, Kiribati has faced scrutiny over its limited ratification of the core global human-rights treaties. Review of Kiribati's human rights situation highlighted ongoing challenges such as the impacts of climate change, access to justice, and the rights of women and children.