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Oxfam concerned after Brazilian government opens up Amazon natural reserve to mining

24 August 2017

“This is very troubling news, but sadly it’s part of a dangerous trend. All over the world we’re seeing a new rush for land, often with deadly consequences for local rights defenders," said Rashmi Mistry, head of Oxfam's GROW campaign.
Land inequality in Latin America worse today than in decades

30 November 2016

Latin American countries have failed to govern their lands fairly and are now so deep in thrall to rich elites and big business that the future of sustainable and inclusive development of much of the continent hangs in the balance.
Murder and eviction: the global land rush enters new more violent phase

25 September 2016

Millions of people face being displaced from their homes as new data shows land sales covering an area the size of Germany are now under contract, warns Oxfam.
Teddy, Quechua leader from Peru: “We need formal land titles to protect our territory”

26 September 2016

For 40 years, the Quechua communities in Peru have lived with contaminated rivers, and poor health as a result of oil drilling. Teddy Guerra is leading the effort to obtain integral land rights for his community before any more concessions are given to oil companies. Read his story and sign the petition.
Rathnamali from Sri Lanka: “We have to win this land fight for our children”

19 September 2016

Farmers and fisherfolk have been forced off their land in Sri Lanka to make way for luxury hotels. Since Rathnamali, her family and other members of her community were evicted from their land six years ago, they have faced hardship and poverty. Read her story and take action.
Oxfam condemns the murder of Honduran activist Lesbia Yaneth Urquía; demands local authorities to end impunity

7 July 2016

Lesbia is the third Honduran activist killed in less than six months. Honduran authorities need to end impunity, end the killings of women, and to guarantee the safety of all human rights defenders.