Lithuania: women’s empowerment in community activities
The goal of this training was to empower women to become leaders in their communities, build self-confidence and contribute to the well-being of society. The post Lithuania: women’s empowerment in...
View ArticlePoland: Youth Art and Activism
Egala addresses the humanitarian crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border by conducting artistic activism workshops for youth. The post Poland: Youth Art and Activism appeared first on Minority Rights...
View ArticlePoland: Creating culinary connections
Culinary workshops which proved great way to promote intercultural integration between Muslims and non-Muslims and strengthen community bonds between Muslims from different minorities. The post Poland:...
View ArticleBulgaria: the fight against fake news
Fake news is a key way in which racism and hatred proliferate in our society. Myths and stereotypes can be reported as fact and spread with alarming speed, with real-world, off-line consequences. The...
View ArticleDiscrimination, disability and disaggregated data
Indigenous women and girls with disabilities face intersecting forms of discrimination and unique forms of violence. The post Discrimination, disability and disaggregated data appeared first on...
View ArticleAfro-Brazilian lives matter!
At the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held Wednesday 2nd October 2024, speaker Ligia Batista delivered this statement on behalf of MRG as part of the Enhanced interactive...
View ArticleBatwa community statement on Kahuzi-Biega national park violations
Today, the Batwa community of Kahuzi-Biega have gathered to celebrate the historic judgment that the DRC government violated their rights by dispossessing them of their ancestral lands. The post Batwa...
View ArticlePoland: Together we are strong, together we are visible
Wrocław, Poland: April and June 2024 Over 15 years ago, something unique took place in Wrocław, Poland. Representatives of national and ethnic minorities signed a cooperation agreement called...
View ArticleMinority representation in danger of splintering and weakening at the next...
Parliamentary representation of minorities is in danger of splintering and weakening in the forthcoming elections, affecting their capacity to effectively politically engage. The post Minority...
View ArticleTürkiye: stop harassing Diyarbakir arrestees and protect Kurdish cultural...
These arrests are but the latest in a long history of the abuse of the criminal justice system to persecute legitimate and protected Kurdish cultural expression. The post Türkiye: stop harassing...
View ArticleDRC: respect and protect Batwa!
Members of the Batwa have been facing severe persecution, displacement and violence by both state agents and park eco-guards. The post DRC: respect and protect Batwa! appeared first on Minority Rights...
View ArticleAdvocating for Migrant Communities in Morocco
CCSM is working to promote the social and political rights of minoritized migrants. The post Advocating for Migrant Communities in Morocco appeared first on Minority Rights Group.
View ArticleJustice served: The Batwa of Kahuzi-Biega and the failure of fortress...
The story of the Batwa of Kahuzi-Biega is an archetypical example of the ‘fortress conservation’ model. The post Justice served: The Batwa of Kahuzi-Biega and the failure of fortress conservation...
View ArticleViolations in Lebanon must urgently be investigated
The human rights and humanitarian situations in Lebanon are spiraling out of control. The post Violations in Lebanon must urgently be investigated appeared first on Minority Rights Group.
View ArticleMRG and 37 organizations call for Lammy to clarify his government’s...
This appears to be a dangerously misguided understanding of the crime that introduces a numerical threshold into the definition of genocide. The post MRG and 37 organizations call for Lammy to clarify...
View ArticleStrengthening Moroccan Civil Society
These diverse participants share a common commitment: advocating for human rights, minority protections, and a more inclusive civic space in Morocco. The post Strengthening Moroccan Civil Society...
View ArticleThe difference between life and death: indigenous maternal mortality
Tackling these ethnic disparities in maternal mortality is critically important for indigenous and minority communities. The post The difference between life and death: indigenous maternal mortality...
View ArticleJoint statement: It’s time for the OECD to walk the talk on human rights
The OECD’s reforms would widen racial and gender inequality both between and among countries. The post Joint statement: It’s time for the OECD to walk the talk on human rights appeared first on...
View ArticleState absence and self-reliance in Colombia
The long-term absence of the State has provided these communities with a very meaningful self-determination of a quite particular kind. The post State absence and self-reliance in Colombia appeared...
View ArticleStories of Solastalgia: Book Launch
We explore how political decisions and environmental policies often labelled as 'protection' or 'development' measures impact the well-being of land-dependent communities. The post Stories of...
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