AIPP wants equitable representation of indigenous women in decision-making process

Statement by Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March 2016, the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) joins hands with women and men across the globe in the spirit of solidarity in advancing gender equality and social justice for all.

Honduran anti-dam activist assassinated at her home last week

KUCHING, March 9, 2016. An anti-dam activist of Honduras, who attended a World Indigenous Summit on Environment and Rivers in Miri last year, has been assassinated in her home country last week.

Berta Caceres was assassinated while she was at her home in La Esperanza, Hondoras, anti-dam grassroots network SAVE Rivers chairman Peter Kallang said in a statement today.