There is a lot to do to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the field. As Indigenous Peoples are seriously impacted by business operations all over the world -especially regarding our territories,..
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Bridging The Gap: Indigenous Peoples’ Rights In The Context Of Business Experiences And The Road Ahead
There is a lot to do to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the field. As Indigenous Peoples are seriously impacted by business operations all over the world -especially regarding our territories,..
Mexico || IPRI Condemns The Killing Of Indigenous Defender In Chihuahua, And Calls For Justice And Protection For His Family And His Community
This is the third murder against the Baldenegro family, renowned defenders of the forest. Mexico must ensure justice and effective protection measures for all the members of the Raramuri community of Coloradas de la Virgen. Mexico, a State..
Mexico || IPRI Condemns The Killing Of Indigenous Defender In Chihuahua, And Calls For Justice And Protection For His Family And His Community
This is the third murder against the Baldenegro family, renowned defenders of the forest. Mexico must ensure justice and effective protection measures for all the members of the Raramuri community of Coloradas de la Virgen. Mexico, a State..
Strengthening their ranks to defend their rights towards a sustainable future the story of indigenous Batwa and Basongora women in Uganda
“I feel empowered after learning about my rights as an indigenous woman. I feel hope for me and my community, that we will not lose our homes. I am encouraged with the strong support of lawyers and civil..
Message from Joan Carling on the International Women’s Day
Message from Joan Carling on the International Women’s Day
Greetings of peace and solidarity! I am Joan Carling, an indigenous human rights and environmental defender from the Philippines, working with the Indigenous Peoples Rights International and a Board member of the Lands Right Now. As we celebrate..
Strengthening their ranks to defend their rights towards a sustainable future the story of indigenous Batwa and Basongora women in Uganda
“I feel empowered after learning about my rights as an indigenous woman. I feel hope for me and my community, that we will not lose our homes. I am encouraged with the strong support of lawyers and civil..
Joan Carling || Panel discussion on the tenth anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
How are indigenous peoples affected by business operations and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ( UNGP)? READ the recently released Summary Report of the Human Rights Council panel on the 10th anniversary of the UNGPs…
After Apib’s action, minister Barroso suspends Funai’s decision that eliminates the protection of indigenous territories in Brazil
With information of Apib The minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Luis Roberto Barroso, decided on Tuesday (Feb. 1) to suspend the administrative acts of the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI) that exclude non-demarcated Indigenous Lands from the..
