Free, prior and informed consent can be understood as one of the main achievements of the indigenous movement, overcoming the old mentality that considered indigenous peoples as unable to decide their own future. … [Read more...] about A Note from RFUND’s Executive Director on Free, Prior and Informed Consent
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Supporting Community Led Environmental Monitoring in the Wake of An Oil Spill
Rainforest Fund partner organization ClearWater and Indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon are working hard in the wake of the latest oil spill to ensure that families have clean water. … [Read more...] about Supporting Community Led Environmental Monitoring in the Wake of An Oil Spill
Ecuador and Morocco endure similar effects from Extractive Industries
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
The Tricky Thing About Voting in Cameroon
A lack of voting in Cameroon by indigenous peoples cannot be simplified as voter apathy, but is reflective of deep frustration and hopelessness. … [Read more...] about The Tricky Thing About Voting in Cameroon
