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Championing inclusive societies

Millions of people miss out on basic rights because they are different. We work with minorities and indigenous peoples in defence of their rights.

Bulgaria: A greener environment for Roma children

In Bulgaria, Roma children face severe environmental challenges. Za Nadejda is tackling this with a new project to create green spaces and promote environmental education.

Bulgaria: United Through Art and Education

Local students from various backgrounds explored themes of equality and tolerance for a more inclusive future.

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. 

UK: MRG condemns race riots and urges broad accountability

Minority Rights Group gravely condemns this horrifying violence, which must be called what it is, racism and Islamophobia – not protest.

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.

A group of journalists are grouped around a phone and an open notebook, gathering stories in the field.
How can the media be truly inclusive?

It’s time for the media industry to move beyond discussion and start implementing solutions for meaningful inclusion and decolonisation.

Mauritanian Elections 2024: the minority lens

Mauritania is a country of profound ethnic divisions, ranking as the worst place in the world for slavery.

Uzbekistan: International human rights organizations call on President Mirziyoyev to veto ‘undesirable’ foreigners law

The legal status of foreign citizens and stateless individuals is at risk in Uzbekistan.

Bangladesh: Protect Indigenous Peoples’ rights in Chittagong Hill Tracts

A worrying review process could undermine the rights of the country’s Adivasi indigenous peoples in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region.

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Celebrating Batwa heritage

Help us create the first Batwa-led cultural centre in Kanungu district, Uganda. It will be a space where the indigenous Batwa community can pass on their traditional knowledge and preserve their cultural heritage for youth and future generations.

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kasietKasiet 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.