For as long as the State continues to abandon Awa territories, historical exclusion and violence will persist to the detriment of Awa peoples’ physical, cultural, and spiritual well-being. On February 21, an illegal armed group that operates..
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Indigenous peoples human rights defenders are not criminals! End the worsening criminalization of indigenous peoples in the Philippines
The continuing torment of colonialism in Democratic Republic of Congo: The case of Jean-Marie Kasula and the Kahuzi-Biega National Park Parc National du Kahuzi-Biega (PNKB)
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 war,..
The continuing torment of colonialism in Democratic Republic of Congo: The case of Jean-Marie Kasula and the Kahuzi-Biega National Park Parc National du Kahuzi-Biega (PNKB)
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..
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..
