As the world prepares for the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Colombia, concerns are growing about the potential human rights abuses linked to the ambitious 30×30 goal ¹. This target aims to protect 30% of the world’s land and waters by 2030, but critics argue that it could lead to the displacement of millions of … Read moreProtecting the Planet, Not the People: The Dark Side of the 30×30 Goal
Indonesia’s Indigenous Papuan population has long faced racism and discrimination, perpetuating a cycle of poverty, violence, and marginalization. Despite the government’s claims of progress, the reality on the ground tells a different story. A Legacy of Oppression The history of Indonesia’s treatment of Indigenous Papuans is marked by violence, displacement, and cultural erasure. From the … Read moreErasing Identity: Racism and Discrimination Against Indigenous Papuans in Indonesia
The province of British Columbia is witnessing a gold rush of epic proportions, but the consequences are far from golden. Unchecked mining activities are threatening the very existence of salmon populations and the Indigenous communities that depend on them. A Legacy of Neglect For decades, the British Columbia government has failed to regulate the mining … Read moreGold Rush, Salmon Crash: The Devastating Impact of Mining on Indigenous Rights and the Environment
A recent land dispute in Brazil’s farm state has turned deadly, with an Indigenous man shot and killed. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and highlighted the escalating tensions between Indigenous communities and farmers in the region. A Long History of Conflict The dispute centers around a plot of land in the state of Mato … Read moreBloodshed in Brazil: Indigenous Land Rights Under Siege