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Indigenous peoples bill advocacy gains interfaith support in parliament
IRI Indonesia contributed to the advocacy process for the Indigenous Peoples Bill through a public hearing with the Indonesian House of Representatives in Jakarta. IRI
Faith leaders oppose bill threatening protected areas and indiginous communities
IRI Peru raised concern over Bill 14288, introduced by Congressman Eduardo Salhuana, which would create an exceptional regime for hydrocarbon exploitation in Manu National Park,
Specialists help shape strategy for the new congress
IRI Peru convened allied specialists to analyze the Amazon protection agenda under the newly elected Congress. Participants included representatives of Colectivo PAS, which focuses on
Amazon environmental crime project opens space for religious education
IRI Brazil participated in the Manaus launch of INPOED, the project “Promoting Information, Policies and Education to Address Environmental Crime in the Legal Amazon.” Led
Eye health partnership supports indigenous Amazon communities
IRI Brazil advanced a new partnership and advocacy agenda to expand access to eye health care in Indigenous Peoples’ communities in the Amazon. On 8
Brahma Kumaris partnership expands faith-based climate awareness
IRI Brazil advanced a new collaboration with the Brahma Kumaris religious community in São Paulo, joining a gathering of around 30 leaders working on spirituality,
