land rights
Wednesday 8.11.2017 Bolivia - Latest Developments -
Criminalisation and disruption of protests continue in Bolivia
Several protests in the Achacachi community were repressed by security forces and many demonstrators are currently detained and facing trial. Read more
Tuesday 7.11.2017 Peru - Latest Developments -
Indigenous communities demonstrate in defense of their land
In different areas of Peru, indigenous communities are protesting to demand the government recognition of their rights to their land. Read more
Monday 6.11.2017 Albania - Latest Developments -
New law protects minority languages and expands their spheres of use
In a welcome step, Albania's first law to boost the status and rights of minorities in Albania, is the culmination of a long running campaign to bring minority rights inline with international standards. In addition to allocating extra funding for recognised ethnic minority communities, media outlets and affiliated civic groups, the law also officiates the use of minority languages for communications with Albanian authorities Read more
Wednesday 11.10.2017 Guatemala - Latest Developments -
People take a stand against corruption, protesting criminal code reform
Citizens took to the streets to protests against a government decision that would undermined the fight against corruption Read more
Sunday 24.9.2017 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Land rights defender arbitrarily detained for over 40 hours
Activists in Nicaragua continue to work in a hostile environment Read more
Thursday 14.9.2017 Nigeria - Latest Developments -
NGO bill under consideration poses "grave danger to democracy"
In recent months, there have been reported cases of the government cracking down on independent media outlets, critical voices and journalists. Read more
Tuesday 12.9.2017 Uzbekistan - Latest Developments -
Human rights changes: more piecemeal than systemic
On 2nd September, after receiving an invitation from the Uzbek government, a Human Rights Watch (HRW) delegation visited Uzbekistan for the first time in seven years. HRW called on the government both publicly and in official meetings to release all those imprisoned on politically-motivated charges, put an end to torture and other forms of ill-treatment in places of detention, and cease the use of forced labour in the country’s cotton fields. Read more
Wednesday 6.9.2017 Cambodia - Latest Developments -
Closure of Cambodia Daily signals an escalating crackdown on dissent
The forced closure of one of Cambodia's last-remaining independent media voices represents a serious blow to civic space and freedom of expression, ahead of elections in 2018. Read more
Monday 4.9.2017 Bolivia - Latest Developments -
Closing space for indigenous activists to protect communities' land rights
New legislation approved in Bolivia undermined indigenous rights Read more
Tuesday 15.8.2017 Honduras - Latest Developments -
More concerning cases of criminalisation of student protesters and activists
Civic space freedoms continue to be undermined in Honduras Read more
