By Marcelo Salazar, Instituto Socioambiental (ISA) AIDA translation of a blog originally published by ISA Jarliel died while diving for fish in water...read more
Freshwater Sources, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Large Dams | 28 October 2016
By María José Veramendi Villa Even as the turbines of the Belo Monte Dam have begun turning, the fight for justice continues. The ongoing operation...read more
“Wake up humanity, there is no time left!” Berta Cáceres, Goldman Prize acceptance speech, 2015 By María José Veramendi Villa (originally published...read more
Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Toxic Pollution | 14 September 2016
We're representing indigenous Mayan beekeepers seeking to preserve their traditional knowledge and maintain their livelihood, which is being affected by the large-scale production of genetically modified soy adjacent to their community.read more
A group of organizations delivered their report highlighting more than 60 cases of violations across the country. Mining, infrastructure and energy projects were responsible for the greatest number of human rights violations.read more
By Rodrigo da Costa Sales, AIDA attorney As the Brazilian flag was raised at the Rio Olympics to the soft sounds of acoustic guitar, the familiar...read more
Accountability and Transparency, Indigenous Rights | 9 August 2016
By Astrid Puentes Riaño (text originally published in Animal Político ) June 15 was a historic day. After 17 years of negotiations, the American...read more
Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Toxic Pollution | 7 August 2016
The lives, health, and integrity of indigenous people are threatened by deforestation and contamination of their land caused by the cultivation of genetically modified soy.read more
Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Mining | 12 July 2016
As a regional organization, we call on the Colombian government to immediately adopt measures to guarantee the life and integrity of at-risk activists.read more
