A coalition of communities and organizations denounced human rights violations against traditional and indigenous communities in Guatemala, at a hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.read more
Climate Change, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Large Dams | 14 March 2017
Beneath a thatched-roof hut along the Tapajós River, Munduruku people from communities across this region of pristine Amazon rainforest gathered for...read more
Climate Change, Indigenous Rights, Mining | 27 December 2016
By Laura Yaniz 2016 was not an easy year. It was especially trying for the fight to protect the environment in Latin America. The loss of brave...read more
Climate Change, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Large Dams | 13 December 2016
By Astrid Puentes Riaño (column originally published in El País ) “Our climate is warming at an alarming, unprecedented rate and we have an urgent...read more
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
