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Raising voices against human rights violations related to the mining industry
Communities in Asia, Latin America, and other parts of the world, are under constant pressure from the mining industry, which often undermines indigenous communities and threatens their livelihood. The NHRF has grantee partners in different continents working with communities affected by this and shares their perspectives and experiences in this article.
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Labour, for ‘Bread and Roses’
NHRF's grantee partner, the Archana Women's Centre (AWC) in Kerala, India, works on the empowerment of women in labour. For Thressiamma the founder of AWC, the main challenge is the release of women from the patriarchal mindset. The extensive work covers trainings, creating opportunities and cooperative societies. AWC’s work has demonstrated the importance of financial independence on women’s lives.
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Compilation of case stories from our grantee partner in India
Our Indian grantee partner, the Tamil Nadu Workers' Welfare Trust has developed a compilation of case stories from domestic workers, with whom the organisation works. As stated in the Editors' Note: "These stories are a testament to resilience and survival".
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Support to work against discrimination
Many of the NHRF’s grantees work with groups facing multiple forms of discrimination based on their gender, caste, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and other diverse identities. Supporting marginalised groups to take the lead in their fight against discrimination is a core component of the NHRF’s work.
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Our life, our pride
The journey to fulfill the rights of LGBTIQ people in India has been a combination of legal battles, policy changes, and personal and collective journeys of assertion and solidarity. The communities' struggle for a caring, legitimate safe space in the society continues, and this year’s Pride Month is more important than ever.
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Supporting women workers in India
The NHRF's grantees in India empower women workers to advocate for and claim their rights to decent work and working conditions.
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