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UN instructs Canada to suspend construction of dam project until it obtains free, prior & informed consent of Indigenous peoples
Author: Sarah Cox, The Narwhal
"United Nations instructs Canada to suspend Site C dam construction over Indigenous rights violations," 9 Jan 2019...
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First ever complaint in Quechua filed to Peruvian OECD Natl. Contact Point; complaint against Marriot Intl. for alleged damage to indigenous culture
Author: OECD Watch
“Quechua indigenous group vs. Marriott International” – 14 December 2019...
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Canada : Dzawada'enuxw First Nation community sues govt. for lack of consultation over operations of fish farms in their waters & negative impact on environment
Author: Emilee Gilpin, Canada's National Observer
"The Dzawada’enuxw First Nation files lawsuit against Canada on fish farms dispute", 10 Jan 2019...
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Kenya: Human rights defenders supporting communities impacted by infrastructure projects harassed
A report by Human Rights Watch and National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders -Kenya says the Kenya police and military are harassing and intimidating environmental rights activists in Lamu county, coast region. This harassment is linked to their...
Author: Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Terra - MST (Brazil)
"Dois Sem Terra são assassinados na Paraíba- Continuamos reafirmando a luta em defesa da terra como central para garantir dignidade aos trabalhadores e trabalhadoras do campo e da cidade', 9 de dezembro de 2018...
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- Related in-depth areas: Defensoras de direitos humanos Últimas notícias sobre defensores/as de direitos humanos
Author: Coalición por los derechos humanos en el desarrollo
En el Día de los Derechos Humanos, celebramos las personas defensoras quienes defienden los derechos humanos en el desarrollo…...
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Author: Leonardo Sakamoto, UOL (Brazil)
"Declaração dos Direitos Humanos, 70 anos, é muito xingada, mas pouco lida", 10 de dezembro de 2018...