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OPEN LETTER: Justice for Quinto Inuma: International organisations call for an end to violence and impunity against Indigenous human rights defenders in Peru
Over 40 International organisations have signed on to a solidarity letter as the trial begins for the murder of Quinto Inuma Alvarado, a respected Kichwa leader and environmental human rights defender from the Peruvian Amazon.
20 January 2026
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Filling the right finance gap
Ways to generate and channel climate and biodiversity finance in line with international principles and frameworks for justice and human rights - the case of the UK
07 November 2025
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Mapping Shared Territories in the Republic of Congo
In the heart of the Republic of Congo, a unique and transformative project is underway. Baka and Bakwele communities are mapping their shared territory and building their capacity to advocate for their rights. Participatory mapping initiatives not only strengthen communities' land claims but also address the root causes of attacks and reduce their vulnerability. This work aims to foster equitable governance in a region where land rights and cultural preservation are at stake.
Community leader sharing views from the ground on land tenure, human rights and palm oil certification
“What we are asking for is a guarantee that human rights will not be violated through these oil palm monocultures, and that normative frameworks require companies to respect human rights.”
Hear from a community leader and environmental human rights defender from the Colombian Caribbean, whose work is aimed at tackling the social, environmental and climate crises in Colombia and the world.
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Les droits des peuples autochtones aux terres, territoires et ressources naturelles en République du Congo
22 January 2026
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