Press release: DRC: UNJHRO condemns the deadly attack on a Mbuti indigenous people’s camp in Ngadi (Beni) and calls for enhanced protection of vulnerable civilians Kinshasa, 2 June 2026 – The United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO)..
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Tanzania Stop further attacks! Free the Maasai leaders and human rights defenders accused under severe trumped-up charges
The Indigenous Peoples Rights International-IPRI urgently calls on the State of Tanzania to immediately stop the criminalization against Maasai leaders and human rights defenders in the Loliondo Division. These leaders along with their communities are defending their right..
MEXICO || Urgent call to the Mexican State to guarantee justice and protection for the indigenous peoples and communities of the Sierra Tarahumara
Homicide of Jesuit priests and civilian in the Sierra Tarahumara, a result of the pattern of violence and impunity against indigenous communities and human rights At least 30 people with community charges have been murdered in this region as..
HONDURAS || We stand in solidarity with the case of Berta Cáceres and make a strong call for corporate accountability to end impunity
Photo: COPINH Despite the recent sentencing of a company executive for his responsibility in the murder of Lenca defender, Berta Cáceres, documents show alleged omissions and involvement of financial and corporate entities in her murder. Indigenous Peoples Rights..
ECUADOR || Urgent call to the Ecuadorian State to stop criminalization and to respect the rights of indigenous peoples and their defenders
Indigenous Peoples Rights International (Indigenous Peoples Rights International – IPRI) has received with deep concern the reactions of the Ecuadorian State to the peaceful protest carried out by indigenous organizations in Ecuador since June 13. Although in..
Tanzania: The Government Of Tanzania Must Immediately Stop Violence Against The Maasai People In Loliondo And Conduct A Dialogue Respecting Their Rights
Statement on the continuous threat and imminent eviction of the Maasai in the Loliondo Division in Northern Tanzania The Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI) calls on the Government of Tanzania (GoT) to immediately stop the violent attacks against..
UNPFII: Statement Of IPRI On Item 6: Future Work Of The Permanent Forum, Including Issues Considered By The Economic And Social Council And Emerging Issues
In relation to the future work of the Permanent Forum, it would be highly relevant and important to conduct a participatory review on the implementation of the Outcome Document of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples after 10..
UNPFII: Statement Of IPRI On Item 5 (D): Human Rights Dialogue With The Special Rapporteur On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples And The Expert Mechanism On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples
ITEM 5 (D): HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE WITH THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THE EXPERT MECHANISM ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Indigenous Peoples Rights International-IPRI was established to address the worsening criminalization and..
UNPFII: Statement Of IPRI On Item 4: Discussion On The Six Mandated Areas Of The Permanent Forum (Economic And Social Development, Culture, Environment, Education, Health And Human Rights), With Reference To The United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION ON THE SIX MANDATED AREAS OF THE PERMANENT FORUM (ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS), WITH REFERENCE TO THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, THE OUTCOME..
UNPFII: Statement Of IPRI On Agenda 3: Indigenous Peoples, Business, Autonomy, And The Human Rights Principles Of Due Diligence, Including Free, Prior And Informed Consent
AGENDA 3: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, BUSINESS, AUTONOMY, AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES OF DUE DILIGENCE, INCLUDING FREE, PRIOR AND INFORMED CONSENT The intensifying criminalization of Indigenous Peoples in business activities is directly related to the lack of legal recognition..
