Land is Life

09/02/2026

We welcome the designation of H.E. Duma Gideon Boko, President of , as Champion for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

The designation recognizes the importance of sustained political leadership in advancing the rights of hashtag across the continent.

At a time when Indigenous Peoples across Africa continue to face dispossession of ancestral lands, discrimination, marginalization, climate-related vulnerabilities and exclusion from decisions affecting their territories, this leadership can play an important role in strengthening visibility, dialogue and accountability.

We congratulate President Duma Boko on accepting this important continental responsibility and look forward to continued efforts to advance Indigenous Peoples’ rights across Africa.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the African Commission), meeting at its 88th Ordinary Session, held virtually, from 17 to 31 July 2026:

09/01/2026

For years, Indigenous Peoples in and , , have faced increasing pressure to leave their ancestral lands.

Conservation and tourism projects have brought forced evictions, violence, intimidation and arrests - cutting communities off from the land and resources they depend on .

On 21 August 2026, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) confirmed the pattern and demanded Tanzania to immediately halt forced evictions and ensure the Maasai Peoples meaningful Free, Prior and Informed Consent before decisions affecting their territories.

09/01/2026

We are proud to participate today in the panel discussion, “Dialogue with Governments, UN Agencies and Donors,” on the fourth day of the 6th Indigenous Knowledge and Peoples in Asia ( ) Conference in Sabah, Malaysia.

Representing Land is Life, our Asia Program Director Satej Chakma , shared Land is Life’s history and strategic approach, emphasizing the importance of building alliances and strengthening the self-determined leadership of to advance Indigenous Peoples' rights and movements across and beyond.

It was also a valuable opportunity to engage, exchange ideas, and listen to the diverse stories and experiences of Indigenous youth from across the region.

Thank you to PACOS Trust, Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact, and the Asia Indigenous Youth Platform - AIYP for hosting and organizing the event.

Together, we continue strengthening Indigenous leadership, solidarity, and collective action across Asia.

08/27/2026

What can Indigenous Peoples teach us about the future of water?

Across six regions, Land is Life and partners convened Regional Dialogues for Indigenous Peoples to share priorities, knowledge, and solutions for a more just water future.

Their message is clear: Water is alive. Indigenous Peoples’ rights, knowledge, and governance must help shape global water decisions.

Featuring María Camila Alzate, Land is Life, Global Communications Manager; Ana Amaguaña (Kichwa),Land is Life Indigenous Women’s Program Coordinator; and Satej Chakma (Chakma) Land is Life Asia Program Director.

08/25/2026

Your leadership. Your community. Your vision.

Are you an Indigenous woman aged 18–35 leading change in your community?

Applications are now open for the Indigenous Women’s Program Fellowship 2027 — Cohort V.

Turn your community-led idea into action with project funding, a stipend, mentorship, training, and leadership support.

Open to Indigenous women from all seven sociocultural regions who speak English, Spanish, or French.

📆Applications close September 24, 2026.

📣Apply now: https://www.landislife.org/indigenous-womens-program-fellowship-8928/
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08/24/2026

As 2026 begins, we’re highlighting the need for to have a meaningful role in global water decisions.

For Indigenous Peoples, water is territory, culture, identity, and collective well-being, and Indigenous Peoples' communities are already leading solutions to protect it. Yet their voices remain underrepresented in global water decision-making.

Through six Indigenous Peoples’ Regional Dialogues, Land is Life and partners are creating space to share knowledge, set priorities, and bring Indigenous voices to the global water agenda.

This World Water Week, Indigenous Peoples must be at the table.

08/24/2026

| Stand with Pranab Doley and Indigenous defenders in Assam

Land is Life joins 38 organizations worldwide calling for the immediate release of Pranab Doley, the withdrawal of his NSA detention order, and the dismissal of charges against peaceful protesters and Indigenous human rights defenders in Kaziranga.

We also call on companies and investors linked to the Inglay Pathar luxury resort project to suspend financing for Juniper Hotels Ltd.

📖 Read the open letter and full list of demands:

Latest news and updates from the Zero Tolerance Initiative and its members.

08/20/2026

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake had its epicenter in Chocó, Colombia, leaving Indigenous Peoples’ communities facing a long road to recovery.
Many communities remain isolated due to damaged roads and disrupted communication and electricity. Several Indigenous schools suffered severe structural damage and can no longer safely operate.

Together with Asorewaoficial , Land is Life is raising funds to support the strengthening and reconstruction of affected Indigenous schools.

Help rebuild safe learning spaces for Indigenous children. Donate today.

08/18/2026

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake had its epicenter in , , leaving Indigenous Peoples’ communities facing a long road to recovery.

Many communities remain isolated due to damaged roads and disrupted communication and electricity. Several Indigenous schools suffered severe structural damage and can no longer safely operate.

Together with , Land is Life is raising funds to support the strengthening and reconstruction of affected Indigenous schools.
Help rebuild safe learning spaces for Indigenous children. Donate today.
https://givebutter.com/RebuildChocoSchools

08/17/2026

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues launches a Global Consultation on the Impacts of Illicit Economies and Organized Crime on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

At its 25th session (2026), the Permanent Forum adopted by consensus this thematic study—the first to comprehensively address, from an Indigenous perspective, the impacts of illicit economies on collective rights. The expansion of illegal mining, illicit drug trafficking, and illegal logging creates forms of territorial control that erode Indigenous self-governance and violate rights. Women, children, youth, Peoples in Voluntary Isolation, and cross-border communities face particularly severe impacts.

The UNPFII calls on Indigenous Peoples, communities, organizations, States, academia, and civil society to contribute their experiences and analyses by September 10, 2026.

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🌐 https://amazonwatch.org/illicits-study