‘Kwibuka’ – to remember. MRG joins in commemorating the Rwandan genocide
This week marks the start of the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Minority Rights Group International (MRG) joins the Rwandan…
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MRG wholeheartedly condemns killing and injuring of indigenous forest people by guards in DRC national park, demands prompt investigation and urges authorities to uphold law
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) wholeheartedly condemns the killing and injuring of two indigenous Batwa, whilst they were peacefully gathering…
Burundi: Protecting Batwa land rights
MRG and UNIPROBA (on behalf of the Bahakwaninda family) v Burundi The Batwa are a forest people recognized as being…
Democratic Republic of Congo: Protecting Batwa land rights
Minority Rights Group International et Environnement Ressources Naturelles et Developpement (au nom des Batwa du Parc National de Kahuzi Biega,…
Burundi: Gitega High Court decision a victory for Batwa land rights, says MRG
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) welcomes the recent decision of the High Court of Gitega in Burundi to enforce a1975…
Realizing the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples in East and Central Africa
Duration: July 2015 – June 2018 Regions/countries: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda Minorities: Batwa, Benet,…
Promoting the Rights of the Batwa Pygmies
This evaluation looked at MRG’s work with Batwa partners in the Great Lakes Region of Africa between 2001 and 2004.…
Enhancing Batwa Pygmies Leadership in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda & Uganda (2007-2009)
This evaluation concerned MRG’s work in the Great Lakes with the Batwa community from 2007 – 2010. The work evaluated…
Gender-Based Discrimination / Violence Against Women (VAW) evaluation in Batwa communities of Burundi, DRC, Rwanda and Uganda, 2007- 2010
“Job well done. Much more to do.” Download evaluation: Gender-Based Discrimination / Violence Against Women (VAW) evaluation in Batwa communities of…
An indisputable impact
Fiona Buffini mentored partner organization YWCA as part of MRG’s Street Theatre Project in Rwanda. The programme uses performance to…
