The central roles of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in achieving global commitments on biodiversity
Technical policy brief for the HPLF on Sustainable Development Goal 15
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Addressing the human rights impacts of business activities towards binding global standards
A landmark declaration in 2010 brought human rights abuses by business activities into the spotlight. Since 2017, we have seen significant advances in legislating requirements for human rights due diligence in key markets, and in 2018 negotiations began on a possible Binding Treaty on business and human rights.
Corriger les impacts d’activités commerciales sur les droits de l’homme avec des normes globales contraignantes
En 2010, une déclaration historique a mis en évidence les abus des droits de l’homme liés à des activités commerciales.
Afrontando los impactos en los derechos humanos de las actividades de negocios hacia estándares globales vinculantes
Una declaración histórica en 2010 llevó al centro de atención a los abusos contra los derechos humanos cometidos por las actividades de negocios.
BLOG: Local communities must be considered when planning special economic zones – my experience with the peoples of Boonrueng
A Special Economic Zone in Chiang Khong, northern Thailand, could bring valuable investment into the area. But if it does go ahead, the wetland forests should be excluded to preserve the biodiversity of the local area, and to preserve the way of life of the local community.
Open Letter: Human Rights Defenders are a Cornerstone of Sustainable Development
We join with other UK civil society organisations in calling on the UK government to ensure that the UK’s own overseas development priorities and spending support and protect human rights defenders across the globe.
Dico Luckyharto: un hommage
Dico Luckyharto – 2 janvier 1974 – 22 septembre 2018
Dico Luckyharto: En memoria
Dico Luckyharto – 2 de enero 1974 – 22 de septiembre 2018
Press release: Human Rights Defenders gain increased protection under new RSPO policy
Communities defending their human rights in areas of certified palm oil plantation will now be better protected under new policy announced by the RSPO this week at the Global Land Forum in Indonesia.
Communiqué de presse : Les défenseurs des droits de l’homme obtiennent plus de protection grâce à un nouveau règlement RSPO
Les communautés qui défendent leurs droits humains dans des zones de production d’huile de palme certifiées seront à présent mieux protégées grâce à un nouveau règlement annoncé cette semaine par la RSPO au Global Land Forum en Indonésie.
Comunicado de prensa: Defensores de Derechos Humanos obtienen mayor protección bajo la nueva política de la RSPO
Las comunidades que defienden sus derechos humanos en áreas de plantaciones de aceite de palma certificadas ahora estarán mejor protegidas bajo la nueva política anunciada por la RSPO esta semana en el Foro Global de la Tierra en Indonesia.
In memory of Dico Luckyharto, FPP Staff Member
We are very saddened to inform our friends that our colleague, friend and fellow advocate, Dico Luckharto, sadly passed away last week.
Success for Kichwa communities in San Martin as Regional Government drops threat to suspend land titling
In a high level meeting on 12th September, representatives of the regional government of San Martin agreed to abandon their attempts to suspend the titling of indigenous communities in the vicinity of the Cordillera Escalera Protected area (ACR-CE), a threat made by the government in response to a landmark law suit filed in August 2017.
Éxito para las comunidades Kichwa en San Martin a medida que el Gobierno Regional deja de amenazar con suspender la titulación de tierras
En una reunión de alto nivel el 12 de septiembre, los representantes del gobierno regional de San Martín acordaron abandonar sus intentos de suspender la titulación de las comunidades indígenas en las cercanías del Área Protegida de la Cordillera Escalera (ACR-CE), una amenaza por el gobierno en respuesta a una demanda histórica presentada en agosto de 2017.
Protect human rights in trans-boundary investments - the message from the 2018 SEA conference on Human Rights and Business
Delegates at the 8th Southeast Asian regional conference on Human Rights and Business in Chiang Khong, Thailand have released the Mekong Statement, committing to strengthening collaboration on confronting human rights abuses related to business activities in the region.
Legal win for Santa Clara de Uchunya
Breaking news: Historic legal decision for Peru's indigenous peoples as the nation's highest court agrees to resolve the lawsuit filed by the Shipibo community of Santa Clara de Uchunya.
Victoria legal para Santa Clara de Uchunya
Breaking news: Historic legal decision for Peru's indigenous peoples as the nation's highest court agrees to resolve the lawsuit filed by the Shipibo community of Santa Clara de Uchunya.
Victoire juridique pour Santa Clara de Uchunya
Flash info : Une décision juridique historique pour les peuples autochtones du Pérou lorsque la plus haute instance du pays a accepté de résoudre l’action en justice déposée par la communauté Shipibo de Santa Clara de Uchunya.
Indigenous coalition challenges Peruvian government for environmental destruction
A coalition of over a dozen rural and indigenous communities, in the San Martin and Loreto regions of the Peruvian Amazon, has issued an open letter
Historic legal victory for Awajún and Wampis peoples
Awajún and Wampis peoples win historic legal victory as Peruvian court orders the suspension of all oil and gas activities in Block 116 for failure to consult them and secure their consent.