Kenyan government should respect pro-indigenous rights rulings
By Billy Rwothungeyo, Africa Media Officer at Minority Rights Group 2010 was a monumental year for the land rights of…
Minority and indigenous peoples’ rights defenders urge African states to address marginalisation grievances
Human rights defenders of minorities and indigenous peoples across Africa are calling on African states to take urgent measures that…
Why journalists seeking out minority and indigenous voices is ever so important
By Billy Rwothungeyo, Africa Media Officer at Minority Rights Group As traditional media business models continue to be disrupted by…
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EVENT – Inclusive, economic, social, cultural health and education policies for indigenous and minority peoples in Africa
A diverse range of ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples exist across the world and Africa is host…
Heath and education: Indigenous communities want action from the Government of Uganda ahead of upcoming UN review
Indigenous and ethnic minorities in Uganda are urging the government to back promises of improving healthcare and education access in…
Obstacles to implementing the rights of minorities and early effective conflict prevention
Presentation at the United Nations Africa and Middle East Regional Forum on conflict prevention and the protection of the human…
How the Ugandan Constitution perpetuates discrimination against ethnic minorities
In 2011, Aggrey Kiragaba Liboyo, a pastor, was awarded a dream scholarship in the United States to further his studies…
French authorities arrest Roger Lumbala, former militia leader, for crimes against humanity in the DRC
English version below; cliquez ici pour accéder à la version française. Congolese MP Roger Lumbala has been arrested in France…
UPDATE: One step forward for the Ogiek as Kenyan court issues conservatory orders, stopping government’s titling process in Eastern Mau
One week ago, many were watching news from Kenya, waiting to hear whether the government had handed out plots of…
MRG dismayed by recent court decisions concerning slavery in Mauritania
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) regrets the decisions of the Special Court in Néma, Mauritania in the cases of Lala…
