Organisation

Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, Indigenous Peoples

Rights International, Movilizatorio

Description

Indigenous Peoples and local communities are the protectors of nature, biodiversity and cultural heritage. Beyond the preservation of land, they are protectors of life. Yet, they are often subjected to threats, attacks and systemic violations of their human and land rights. Indigenous peoples and local communities suffer from disproportionate violence, representing 36 % of the land defenders killed worldwide even though they are only 5% of the world’s population. For years, the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities has demanded an end to the violence and unjust criminalization faced by these communities while safeguarding their territories. On the other hand, IPRI has worked to research and document cases of violence all over the world and offer a way out. In order to understand and unmask a global crisis, it is necessary to identify and display the local and regional cases. In Africa, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are being harmed, abused and forcefully displaced in the name of conservation. In Latin America, illegal arrests in the context of peaceful protests and violence by armed groups are usual. In Asia, leaders are being criminalized and charged with fake charges while extractive industries impose violence against them. This panel will be an opportunity to showcase some of these cases and to continue to advocate for the rights of human and nature rights defenders from indigenous and local communities, especially those facing criminalization and violence as a result of conservation and climate action.

Speakers

Juan Carlos Jintiach (Ecuador, GATC)

Edward (Tanzania, ANAPAC)

Dinamam Tuxá (Brasil, APIB)

Marleine Saira (Congo Brazzaville - REPALEAC)

Language

EN - PT - FR