Celebrating Batwa heritage
International minority art exhibition
The 22 artists featured in this exhibition act, each in their own way, as human rights defenders.
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Our strategy
We work with minority and indigenous communities towards a world where they can live in peace and on an equal basis with others.
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Who we are
We work worldwide with 300 community organizations to defend minority and indigenous rights.
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What we do
From advocacy and litigation to documentary films and research, our work is tailored to the needs of the communities we work with.
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Meet our dedicated team based in 30 countries worldwide.
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We join forces with like-minded organizations to challenge the power structures that exclude and silence.
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Voices
Sign languages are minority languages!
In order to truly ‘Leave No One Behind’ our social movements must forge ties and build solidarities that centre those experiencing multiple discrimination.
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EMMAP: Reporting for peace
The EMMAP programme trained and supported journalists, journalism students and civil society organizations across the Ghana, Senegal and…
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DRC: Respecting indigenous peoples’ rights ruled key in fighting climate crisis
The ruling recognizes Batwa as the best guardians of biodiversity and calls for their return to their land.
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Our strategy
We work with ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, and indigenous peoples to secure their rights and promote understanding between communities.
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Kasiet Mamyrbay, daughter of detained human rights activist Rita Karasartova, speaking during the #Reaction march, a peaceful protest supporting prisoners in the Kempir-Abad case. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 25 November 2022. Credit: Danil Usmanov.