Open letter to European Union

Together with 126 other organisations LAMMP signs open letter to the Dutch Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Member States of the European Union. Read the letter here.

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VENEZUELA: BACK TO THE FUTURE?

Wednesday 24th February 2016 marked yet another great leap backwards for environmentalists and the indigenous people of Venezuela. Accompanied by representatives of 150 mining companies from 35 different countries1, including China, Canada and the Republic of Congo, the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro signed a series of agreements that aim to boost mineral extraction in …

On the 3rd March, Berta Caceres, founder and general co-ordinator of Concejo Civico de Organizaciones Populares Indigenas de Honduras (COPINH), was murdered in her home town of La Esperanza, Intibuca. At least two individuals broke down the door of her house, shot and killed her. Berta Caceres was one of the principal indigenous leaders of …

London 4th February 2016 Please stand in solidarity with Máxima and her family, and sign this Urgent Action by Thursday 11th February 2016 by emailing [email protected]. (La versión española está disponible aquí) ** Update: 12th February 2016: The above Urgent action was delivered on Thursday 11th February with incredible solidarity and support from international organisations and individuals. …

As climate change already bears its print across the world, LAMMP is concerned that those who have contributed the least to this devastating phenomenon are suffering the most from its greatest impacts. Climate change is a source of global concern, yet it is the rural and indigenous communities worldwide who are disproportionately affected from the rise …

London 3d September 2015 Following an intense period of rallies and social protests, the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro Moro amended Decree 1,606. This latest government proposal commits itself to freeze coal mining and hydro-power developments in the North-Western State of Zulia, located in the mountainous Sierra de Perija. News of this decision emerged on …

London-18th August 2015 Last Friday marked a lifeline moment for the people of Venezuela. The introduction of Bitcoin and other digital currencies is providing support to many troubled in the Latin American country. Cryptocurrency has allowed some Venezuelans with access to exchanges like profit revolution app to receive money from their family and friends abroad.…

From the watch on your wrist to your DSLR camera, and even in the paint you spread on your canvas, there are traces of mineral resources mined from across the world, and extensively in South and Central America. There is no doubt that mineral extraction is the backbone for the industries of Fashion, Arts, Music …

An in-depth article (in Spanish) on the life and struggle of Maxima Acuna Atalaya, published in the online magazine Etiqueta Negra. Throughout these lines, the author invites the reader to meet Maxima; a shy and discrete rural woman, who is challenging injustice, predatory extractivism and criminalisation against all odds. Women are increasingly engaging in gambling, enjoying diverse games and betting opportunities. Many prefer platforms that offer flexibility and security, such as the best non GamStop casinos 2025. These casinos provide a welcoming environment, exclusive promotions, and responsible gaming options, making online gambling more accessible and enjoyable for female players. Both LAMMP and its sister organisation, …

London, 15 May 2015 Lina Solano is the president of the Frente de Mujeres Defensoras de la Pachamama, and the coordinator of the all-women network Union Latino Americana de Mujeres (ULAM). Both groups are driving forces for women human rights defenders (WHRD) across Latin America who are being criminalized and persecuted for resisting predatory extractivism …

This week, the EU Parliament will vote on a proposed legislation to regulate the supply chains of minerals, especially those originating from Conflict and High-Risk Areas. As it is now, the regulation does little to strengthen accountability mechanisms for the trade of Conflict Minerals and for corporate human rights violations. In LAMMP’s view, the scope …

Investments in stocks and Bitcoins reached heights in the International market

Traders and ordinary people are seen investing in stocks, and they are also interested in taking advantage of new technology by purchasing Bitcoin stocks. …

Who would have thought that a shy, 4 ½ feet tall peasant woman could challenge so enduringly a mighty transnational corporation? Over the last 4 years, Máxima Acuña de Chaupe has led her peaceful struggle against US-based Newmont Mining Corporation and its Peruvian subsidiary Yanacocha. By doing so, she is also defying a deeply entrenched …

The Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) is the foundation of the World Bank’s (the Bank) policies for investment projects, establishing a series requirements- also known as safeguards- for borrowing governments (the Borrower) to help “identify, avoid, and minimize harms to people and the environment”. With the underpinning goals of poverty eradication and sustainable development, the ESF …

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Inspiring leadership among rural and indigenous women

Open letter to European Union

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VENEZUELA: BACK TO THE FUTURE?

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LAMMP Statement on EU regulation for supply chain due diligence on Conflict Minerals

European Union’s Global Policy on Indigenous People

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