land rights

Latest news and articles about land rights from NEX English

Thousands Protest in Brasilia Demanding Land Rights

Around 7,000 Indigenous people gathered in Brasilia, Brazil's capital, to protest against violations of their land rights, urging President Lula to fulfill his commitments to protect the Amazon.

Arrest 21 Orang Asli Women in Land Rights Protest in Malaysia

In a controversial incident, 21 members of the Orang Asli tribe, including 17 women, were arrested for allegedly trespassing on a palm oil plantation in Malaysia. The women assert that they have cultivated this land long before the company's arrival, emphasizing the land's significance in their lives.

Support Local Communities in Defining Their Land Boundaries

Local communities in Irarutu, located in the Sugai and Kof regions of West Papua, have begun mapping their traditional land boundaries using modern techniques, with support from EcoNusa. This initiative aims to preserve the cultural and environmental heritage of the area.