Tag #Indigenous Rights

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Argentina Declares Mapuche Group RAM a Terrorist Organization Amid Devastating Wildfires

The Argentine government declared the Mapuche group RAM a terrorist organization, blaming them for wildfires that have destroyed 37,000 hectares in Patagonia, despite a lack of concrete evidence and denials from RAM leader Jones Huala; the move has sparked controversy and concerns about escalating c...

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World Bank Cancels Tanzania Tourism Project Amid Human Rights Abuses

The World Bank canceled its $150 million REGROW tourism project in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park in January 2025 following reports of widespread human rights abuses against indigenous communities, including killings, torture, and forced evictions, prompting calls for land rights restitution and acc...

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Peru's Forced Sterilizations: 300,000 Victims, Slow Justice"

During Peru's 1990s internal conflict, an estimated 300,000 impoverished Quechua women were forcibly sterilized under Alberto Fujimori's regime; the UN's CEDAW committee has denounced this as a potential crime against humanity, urging Peru to provide reparations and psychological support to victims,...

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Gender Equality
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Australia Fails to Address Stolen Generations Trauma: Only 6% of Recommendations Implemented

A report reveals that only 6% of the recommendations from the 1997 Bringing Them Home report, which investigated the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families, have been implemented, leaving survivors with ongoing trauma and unmet needs. The report, "Are You Waiting for us to Die?", ...

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Trial Begins for Murder of Indigenous Teenager in Perth

Four people are on trial for the murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Perth, Australia, on October 13, 2022; the prosecution alleges the attack was racially motivated, but the defense claims it was a result of a prior altercation.

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Flooding Threatens Arctic Island's Cultural Heritage

Rising sea levels caused by climate change are flooding Qikiqtaruk (Herschel) Island in Canada's Yukon territory, threatening historic whaling buildings and Inuvialuit heritage sites; researchers are using digital archiving and temporary relocation to preserve the island's history.

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Debate Erupts Over Cost and Cultural Significance of Australian "Welcome to Country" Ceremonies

Welcome to Country" ceremonies in Australia are facing criticism over their costs, ranging from $573 to $5500 per event, sparking debate about their cultural significance and appropriate funding, reflecting broader tensions in reconciliation efforts.

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Tyler Prize Awarded to Researchers for Amazon Sustainability Work

Eduardo Brondízio and Sandra Díaz won the 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for their research on biodiversity loss's impact on human societies; Brondízio's Amazon-focused work highlights the need for integrating social and natural sciences to address environmental issues, particularly ...

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Life on Land
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Lawsuit Filed Over Solomon Islands Oil Spill

A lawsuit was filed against five companies for the 2019 Rennell Island oil spill in the Solomon Islands, which released over 300 tonnes of heavy fuel oil, causing severe environmental damage and health issues; the spill damaged the reef, contaminated water, and killed livestock.

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Life Below Water
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Mexico City Honors Indigenous Women in 2025

Mexico City's government declared 2025 the "Year of the Indigenous Woman," honoring four women from different indigenous cultures, including Xiuhtlaltzin, the seventh Toltec ruler, amidst persistent inequality and violence against indigenous communities in Mexico.

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Gender Equality
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Brearley Murder Trial: Self-Defense Claim vs. Prosecution's Account

Jack Brearley, 23, is on trial for the murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in October 2022; Brearley claims self-defense after being stabbed, while the prosecution alleges he delivered the fatal blows with a shopping trolley handle, linking the murder to unrelated prior disputes between teenagers.

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Indigenous Teen's Death: Four on Trial for Murder in Perth

A 15-year-old Indigenous boy, Cassius Turvey, died 10 days after being attacked in Perth's eastern suburbs on October 13, 2022, allegedly struck in the head with a metal pole by Jack Steven James Brearley, who is now on trial for murder along with three others; the attack followed escalating events ...

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