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…
MRG welcomes new report on indigenous peoples and Covid-19 recovery
Human Rights Council – 48th Session Monday 27 September 2021Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples –…
PETITION: Protect 80 per cent of the world’s biodiversity – recognise indigenous land rights
Indigenous peoples make up less than 5 per cent of the global population but have safeguarded 80 per cent of the world’s biodiversity. These global environmental…
Status of peace and justice for indigenous peoples of East Africa: our recommendations
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 20th session – Side event hosted by Minority Rights Group International 20 April 2021…
Indigenous peoples must be at the forefront when it comes to redressing violations of their rights
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) – 20th Session Agenda Item 3: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions on…
Reporting back from the UN Human Rights Council
The 46th edition of the UN Human Rights Council ended yesterday. It was a great opportunity for MRG and our…
MRG condemns ongoing violence against Mi’kmaq fishermen and calls on Canadian authorities to protect their rights
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) strongly condemns the latest round of violence against the Mi’kmaq people and Mi’kmaq fishermen in…
HRC41 – MRG statement on extractivism and racial discrimination
Human Rights Council – 41stSession Geneva, Monday 8thJuly 2019 ID with Special Rapporteur on racism – item 9 Thank…
