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Madeleine Lesser

Why Not Including Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Paris Agreement Was Wrong: Ethically and Practically

February 18, 2016 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

Indigenous peoples from around the world traveled to Paris in December 2015 for the COP 21 Climate Summit to advocate for their rights and to ensure that their states uphold them when developing and implementing climate change policy.  … [Read more...] about Why Not Including Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Paris Agreement Was Wrong: Ethically and Practically

Filed Under: Ethics

3+ Reasons to “leave uncontacted tribes alone”

July 24, 2015 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

A recent arcticle in the Washington Post, “Do the world’s ‘uncontacted’ tribes deserve to be left alone?,” caught my attention. … [Read more...] about 3+ Reasons to “leave uncontacted tribes alone”

Filed Under: Human rights

Did FPIC get it wrong?

January 23, 2015 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

FPIC, or Free, Prior and Informed Consent, is one of the most important principles in international law relating to indigenous peoples. … [Read more...] about Did FPIC get it wrong?

Filed Under: Human rights

INDIGENOUS PROFILE: THE TERENA TRIBE, BRAZIL

October 8, 2014 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

June, 2013  | Securing land titles is a challenging and lengthy process for indigenous people. The Terena tribe in Brazil, whose lands were wrongly granted to foreigners and destroyed for economic gain, have been fighting an uphill battle for decades. … [Read more...] about INDIGENOUS PROFILE: THE TERENA TRIBE, BRAZIL

Filed Under: Indigenous & tribal populations Tagged With: Brazil, land rights

WATER, a Human Right

July 31, 2014 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

CLICK HERE! Rainforest Fund Water Project - 2014 - YouTube to watch our new video showing a glimpse into our Water Project in the Ecuadorian Amazon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA8WgG4jbrs Partner Organizations ClearWater and Frente de Defensa de la Amazonia work with the indigenous and mestizo populations throughout the region to ensure that all local peoples have access to clean, safe, potable water by building rainwater purification systems.  Years of unregulated oil production, … [Read more...] about WATER, a Human Right

Filed Under: Indigenous & tribal populations Tagged With: social rights, the environment, Water access

The World Cup: Not All Fun and Games

June 17, 2014 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

Do you love the World Cup?  Would you still love it if you knew that people were suffering because of it? … [Read more...] about The World Cup: Not All Fun and Games

Filed Under: Indigenous & tribal populations Tagged With: social rights, the environment, World Cup

Ecuador and Morocco endure similar effects from Extractive Industries

February 3, 2014 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

The similarities between indigenous people and villagers in the mountains of Morocco signal deep-rooted problems within the operations of extractive industries. … [Read more...] about Ecuador and Morocco endure similar effects from Extractive Industries

Filed Under: Economic rights Tagged With: ethics, human rights, indigenous & tribal populations

Seeds of Empowerment

January 16, 2014 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

In 2014, RFUND is once again partnering with longtime friend COMMUNIDAD VIVA of Bolivia in support of women artisans who sustain themselves and their communities by weaving bags, tablecloths and other goods from the native Bromelia hieronymi (garabata). … [Read more...] about Seeds of Empowerment

Filed Under: Empowerment Tagged With: #culture, Economic rights, indigenous & tribal populations

A Less Talked About Reality

December 17, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

The exploitation of young girls in the Solomon Islands is a harsh reality of the extractive industries that not only threaten lands but also human dignity. … [Read more...] about A Less Talked About Reality

Filed Under: Human rights Tagged With: Economic rights, indigenous & tribal populations, social rights, Women

The Gift of Giving

December 2, 2013 By Madeleine Lesser Leave a Comment

When we give, we create a reflection of values that are important to us. … [Read more...] about The Gift of Giving

Filed Under: Rainforest Fund Tagged With: #giving, indigenous & tribal populations

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