land rights
Wednesday 9.8.2017 Guatemala - Latest Developments -
Harassment and intimidation of rights defenders and journalists on the rise in Guatemala
Human rights defenders, as well as journalists, continue to be the subject of intimidation and attacks. Read more
Tuesday 8.8.2017 Colombia - Latest Developments -
Hostilities toward social activists grow, leading to at least three recent deaths
At least 3 social activists were killed in Colombia during the last two months Read more
Tuesday 1.8.2017 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Environmental and land rights defenders threatened and sued
Human rights defenders continue to be criminalised in Nicaragua Read more
Monday 24.7.2017 Italy - Latest Developments -
Pipeline protestors met with force by Italian police
Protestors opposing the construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline in southern Italy have been met with force by Italian police. Read more
Monday 24.7.2017 Paraguay - Latest Developments -
Court upholds sentencing of 11 campesinos for defending their land rights
An appeal court ratified the sentences handed down to 11 peasants farmers in 2016 Read more
Thursday 29.6.2017 Peru - Latest Developments -
Police fire tear gas at peaceful demonstrators, including persons with disabilities
Although some positive commitments were made regarding freedom of expression, human rights defenders are still facing challenges in Peru and peaceful protests repressed. Read more
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
