European protests to stop bulldozers on uncontacted tribe's land
Protestors gathered in London, Madrid and Paris today to oppose the destruction of land belonging to one of the world’s last uncontacted tribes.
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Following Avatar’s win at the Golden Globes, tribal people say the film tells the real story of their lives today.
UN to Colombian armed groups: ‘Stop recruiting Indigenous children’
A report by the UN rapporteur on Indigenous peoples urges armed groups in Colombia to stop recruiting Indigenous children to their causes.
Police killers of Papuan independence leader given special commendations
Fifty Indonesian police officers have received special commendations from the National Police Headquarters for killing the Papuan independence leader, Kelly Kwalik, last month.
UN publishes report detailing ‘critical situation’ of Indigenous people
The United Nations has released a report highlighting the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples, describing their situation as ‘critical’, and urging that land rights are crucial for their cultural and physical survival.
Survival names winner of 'Greenwashing Award' 2010
A Brazilian company bulldozing an uncontacted tribe’s land in Paraguay has won Survival International’s ‘Greenwashing Award 2010’.
Avatar is not a fantasy, says Survival
Director James Cameron received his Golden Globes awards for ‘Avatar’ yesterday, and revealed one of the central ideas of the film.
Bangladesh: Rape and repression continue, despite promises of peace
One year since the Bangladesh government promised finally to halt the persecution of the country’s Indigenous people, reports are emerging of new abuses.