IRI Peru meets with Minister of Justice and Human Rights to evaluate the situation of forest defenders
Against the backdrop of illegal activities such as logging, mining and drug trafficking growing alarmingly throughout the Peruvian Amazon, IRI Peru requested a meeting with the Minister of Justice to discuss this situation. On May 9, representatives from the IRI Peru Advisory Council met with the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Dr. Daniel Maurate, […]
Amazônia Viva estimated to reach 1.2 million people through collaboration with influencers
As part of its outreach efforts, the Amazônia Viva film was exclusively showcased to 10 “mega influencers” that collectively command a following of 76 million people. Each influencer shared a dedicated post emphasizing the significance of the Amazon and the urgent need for its preservation. By considering a conservative estimate based on their open data, […]
IRI Colombia contributes to Congressional forum on forests and the National Development Plan
Working with Alianza Escucha la Amazonia, IRI Colombia held the forum “La Amazonia en el plan nacional de desarrollo”, an event focused on the need for the national development plan to make visible the diversity of actors and environmental, social, economic and administrative arrangements that converge in the Amazon from the perspective of territorial rights […]
IRI Peru advocates in Congress for archiving of dangerous Bill that threatens natural reserves with indigenous populations in isolation
IRI Peru participated in an advocacy campaign to prevent passage of a bill in Congress (Bill 3518) that has been widely condemned by civil society and indigenous peoples’ organizations for weakening the protection of indigenous populations in voluntary isolation and initial contact (PIACI) in Peru. IRI Peru issued a denouncement of the bill through its […]
IRI Brazil launches new local chapter in Palmas, prepares for additional launches in coming weeks
IRI Brazil officially launched a new local chapter in Palmas, in the state of Tocantins. The launch event and training was attended by 30 religious leaders from Catholic, Evangelical, and Spiritist backgrounds who serve as representatives of an extensive network of churches and temples spread across the state. Together with the IRI Brazil chapter in […]
IRI Colombia installs new local chapters in Curillo, expanding national network to 39
To further IRI Colombia’s territorial intervention strategy in Amazonian municipalities most affected or threatened by deforestation, IRI Colombia recently launched three new local chapters: IRI Curillo, IRI Vereda Gallinazo, and IRI Vereda Mayoyoque. Each of the three chapters is a platform for religious leaders, churches and community organizations to work together with indigenous peoples, authorities, […]
