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Everything that happens in the forests ends up affecting all of us
What makes forests so important? Forests are the lungs of the planet: they cover one third of the earth's land surface with 4.06 billion hectares, equivalent to the combined areas of Brazil, Canada, China and the United States.
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The path is clear: The work of Women Human Rights Defenders is essential for promoting human rights
It is extremely important to #InvestInWomen Human Rights Defenders and their organisations to increase their full, equal and meaningful participation as key actors in peacebuilding, defence of territory and the environment.
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New report about attacks against land and environmental defenders
Environmental and land defenders are at risk in all world regions and their security situation is becoming increasingly precarious, reaching the point where many of them have been killed. Latin America has been particularly dangerous, with Mexico occupying first place and Colombia second in the rankings of defenders killed in 2021.
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International organisations recognise work of Colombian Truth Commission
In a press release, organisations state that accepting the recommendations of the Final Report will be a key step towards building a future in the midst of differences and achieving peace as a right and a duty that must be fulfilled.
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Colombia Pride Month: Civil society defending LGBTQIA+ rights
Since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Colombia, the country has been at the forefront of the LGBTQIA+ movement in Latin America. It is the work of Colombian civil society that has made the rights achievements possible.
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Social organisations lead the fight for rights and peace in Colombia
We are pleased to share a summary of the annual report of the Norwegian Human Rights Fund's office in Colombia, which highlights the great work of Colombian social organisations in the field of human rights and the environment.
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