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5 facts you need to know about enforced disappearances in Mexico
Enforced disappearances are increasing alarmingly year after year in the world and Mexico is one of the countries at the top of the list in Latin America.
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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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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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A visit to our Mexican grantee partners
Photo series: Earlier this year, the NHRF traveled to Mexico to meet with our grantee partners there. Scroll down to find some visual impressions from the visit.
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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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Pride Month in Mexico: A fight of resistance
Mexico has been among the most important countries in Latin America in defending LGBTQIA+ rights. Behind essential victories for legal justice lies a huge movement led by civil society and LGBTQIA+ organisations.
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