“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..
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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..
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)?
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..
Stop All Attempts To Evict 70,000 Maasai Indigenous Pastoralists In Tanzania
BRAZIL || IPRI Expresses Its Concern Over The Measure Implemented By Funai That Limits The Protection Of Indigenous Territories
The recognition and protection of indigenous peoples lands, territories and resources is key to the exercise of their human rights. At least 239 traditional territories and 114 peoples in voluntary isolation or recent contact will be adversely affected…
