Land is Life calls on the Government of India to reconsider the pursuit of the 11,000 MW Siang Hydroelectric Project and other large-scale dams in Arunachal Pradesh and across North East India. It is deeply concerning that the Government of India is pushing forward with the construction of the
On November 23, at 1:23 am, our brother Leonard Imbiri passed away. Leo lived his life in a good way, struggling against injustice, working for future generations, and bringing hope to the Indigenous Peoples of Papua. Leo was part of the Land is Life family for over two decades. As Executive
Deforestation for sugar projects in Merauke, Source: Yayasan Pusaka Sugar is often synonymous with sweetness, enhancing and strengthening the flavor of food. But will the same outcome occur in Papua, where the land and its Indigenous Peoples are increasingly being eroded for the interests of the National Sugar and
Puede que Bangladesh sea una estrella en ascenso, pero la voz de sus pueblos indígenas ha caído en oídos sordos. Bangladesh es una estrella en ascenso en el escenario internacional. Las recientes visitas del presidente francés, Emmanuel Macrón y Sergei Lavrov, el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, son testimonio
Bangladesh may be a rising star, but the voice of its Indigenous Peoples has fallen on deaf ears. Bangladesh is a rising star on the international stage. Recent visits by French President Macron and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, give testimony to the country’s growing importance. Neighboring India also maintains
The Bangladeshi courts must reject challenges to its validity, and protect Indigenous land rights and systems of governance. The situation in Bangladesh is critical. The upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections have led to demands for free elections, outbreaks of violence and the jailing of thousands. The situation is extremely serious, at
