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Demonstrations and festivities during the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in Suriname. Photo by Surinjama Photograph (Kaliña Peoples).

September 20, 2024

Part II: How the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples Turned into a Date to Fight for Human Rights in Suriname

By Stefanie Lauchman

The country is the only one in South America that does not recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples to their ancestral lands.

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Suriname remains the only country in South America that has not recognized collective land rights for its Indigenous Peoples.

September 17, 2024

Part I: Indigenous Peoples in Suriname Join Forces to Demand Access to their Fundamental Human Rights

By Stefanie Lauchman

Leaders of Suriname's Indigenous Peoples convened in August to develop proposals to national authorities that ensure the human rights of Indigenous Peoples while addressing the challenges they are facing.

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Indigenous Peoples condemned legislative actions that threaten to restrict and criminalize the work of Indigenous and civil society organizations dedicated to defending fundamental rights. Photo courtesy by Elvio Cairuna/AIDESEP

July 17, 2024

Peruvian Congress Moves to Restrict Indigenous and Civil Society Organizations

A new legislative proposal could harm fundamental rights and silence NGOs fighting for Indigenous rights in Peru.

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Vina Brown (Heiltsuk) and Heiltsuk and Haida dancers at the ceremonial gathering before the meetings began welcomed participants.

June 5, 2024

Asserting Our Power by Connecting with Each Other: Growing Interest in a US Network of Indigenous Guardians

By Michael Painter and Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

Young Lummi Nation Blackhawk  dancers filled a hall in northern Washington State with joy and hope at a gathering in April.

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Residencies of Indigenous Peoples living in isolation in the Peruvian Amazon. Photo: Regional Organization of Indigenous Peoples of the East (Orpio).

May 30, 2024

In a Major Victory for Indigenous Peoples, Peru Establishes Reserve for Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact

The decision marks a long-awaited victory for Indigenous rights and environmental protection in the Amazon rainforest.

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Sepik Peoples rowing on a boat along the Sepik River.

March 4, 2024

Part II: The Fight for Free, Prior and Informed Consent for the Indigenous Peoples along the Sepik River

By Nancy Kelsey (Anishinaabe)

This article is the second in a two-part series about the years-long battle faced by the Sepik Peoples to halt the construction of a gold and copper mine on the Frieda River, an upper tributary of the Sepik River.

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