On 4 February 2020, Jean-Marie Kasula, along with five other men and two indigenous Batwa women were prosecuted in a one-day trial at Bukavu Garrison Military Court (TMGB). They were charged for possession of weapons and munitions of..
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Philippine Supreme Court holds oral arguments on Anti-Terrorism Act
In August 2020, IPRI expressed its full support to its partner indigenous peoples organizations in the Philippines in their fight against the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). http://bit.ly/2YxMKHL Indigenous Peoples organizations filed the 24th petition for certiorari and prohibition before the..
Philippine Supreme Court holds oral arguments on Anti-Terrorism Act
In August 2020, IPRI expressed its full support to its partner indigenous peoples organizations in the Philippines in their fight against the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). http://bit.ly/2YxMKHL
In the video | The #Karuazu people bless the #COVID19 vaccines delivered to them
Call for inputs: European Union’s Proposed Law on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence corporations to respect human rights
The Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI), Indigenous Peoples Major Group on Sustainable Development (IPMG), and Documentation Center for Indigenous Peoples (DOCIP) are calling on Indigenous Peoples organizations, networks, and institutions to participate in the public call for inputs..
In the video | The #Karuazu people bless the #COVID19 vaccines delivered to them
The #Karuazu people from Alagoas State, Brazil bless the #COVID19 vaccines delivered to them. Currently, there are over 8 million confirmed cases in #Brazil, and indigenous peoples are among the most affected. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQbhglrUjC0 APIB –..
Call for inputs: European Union’s Proposed Law on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence corporations to respect human rights
(Photo credit: Canva) The Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI), Indigenous Peoples Major Group on Sustainable Development (IPMG), and Documentation Center for Indigenous Peoples (DOCIP) are calling on Indigenous Peoples organizations, networks, and institutions to participate in the public..
Philippines: Drop murder charge against indigenous rights defender, UN experts urge
GENEVA (28 January 2021) – UN human rights experts today called on Philippine authorities to drop a reportedly unwarranted murder charge against an indigenous rights defender who submitted himself to police after a “shoot to kill” order had..
Philippines: Drop murder charge against indigenous rights defender, UN experts urge
GENEVA (28 January 2021) – UN human rights experts today called on Philippine authorities to drop a reportedly unwarranted murder charge against an indigenous rights defender who submitted himself to police after a “shoot to kill” order had..
January 24 is International Education Day
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming January 24 as International Day of Education, in recognition of the role of education for peace and development. The right to education is a universal human right. Yet, many..
