Kenya‘s Violation of Indigenous Rights: The Ogiek Case Background The Ogiek people, a hunter-gatherer community in Kenya, have long relied on the Mau Forest for their residence and sustenance. However, in October 2009, the Kenya Forestry Service ordered the eviction of the Ogiek community from the Mau Forest within 30 […]
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Indigenous Land Rights in Brazil are Under Attack
Reject Harmful Bill on Indigenous Rights: Setback for Brazilian Indigenous Peoples’ Fight for Land Rights On May 24th, Brazil’s lower house approved Bill 490/2007, which proposes a cutoff date curtailing the right of Indigenous peoples to their traditional land. If approved, Indigenous communities would not be able to secure legal […]