land rights
Tuesday 20.6.2017 Honduras - Latest Developments -
Activists attacked and arrested while impunity prevails
Harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders continue to be the norm in Honduras. In addition, security forces continue to use excessive force against students protests. Read more
Thursday 15.6.2017 Guatemala - Latest Developments -
HRDs at risk protecting environmental, indigenous and women's rights
Despite the release of twelve community activists in Guatemala, criminalisation of HRDs continues. Read more
Monday 15.5.2017 Turkmenistan - Latest Developments -
Despite international scrutiny and criticism, Turkmen authorities restrict civic freedoms
The human rights situation in Turkmenistan is of serious concern. In its March 2017 review of the country, the United Nations Human Rights Committee - a key international human rights body – adopted conclusions and recommendations echoing civil society's concerns over the ongoing violations of fundamental freedoms. Read more
Friday 12.5.2017 Rwanda - Latest Developments -
Authorities harass and intimidate land rights activists
The forced removal of people from their land is currently a pressing human rights issue in Rwanda. The removals have taken place when disputes over ownership of property have arisen. Read more
Friday 5.5.2017 Myanmar - Latest Developments -
No improvement on civic space: Myanmar shuns international scrutiny
As concerns continue to grow over atrocities perpetrated by security forces Rakhine state, authorities in Myanmar have come under increasing international pressure to allow independent investigators into the conflict zone. Read more
Thursday 27.4.2017 Brazil - Latest Developments -
Two indigenous and land rights activists killed in Rio Grande do Sul and Pará
On 20th March 2017, two human right defenders were killed in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Pará. Read more
