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Championing inclusive societies

Millions of people miss out on basic rights because they are different. We work with minorities and indigenous peoples in defence of their rights.

To Belong: An intimate self-portrait of the life of a Dalit in Nepal

Kumar shows us scenes from his daily life as he reflects on a life affected by caste-based discrimination.

Legal empowerment and gender justice in Smolyan

In Bulgaria, the Rodopchanka Women’s Club empowers minority women by breaking gender norms.

MRG urges action on Batwa rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Marginalized and impoverished, DRC’s Batwa suffer human rights abuses perpetrated by park guards and military forces.

MRG warns against escalating violence against Bedouin communities in the West Bank

The Human Rights Council must address the escalating violence against Bedouin communities by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Erosion of minority rights: Surveillance and shrinking civic space in Iran

Marginalization and persecution are long-term drivers of insecurity in Iran.

Culture and community for migrant women in Croatia

This initiative fosters cultural integration for migrant women in Croatia through art and community engagement.

The Malparara Way: Reflections from South Australia on Mother Language Day

Many of the world’s endangered languages belong to minority and indigenous communities.

Equality in accessing justice: Removing barriers for Roma in pursuing their rights in discrimination cases

This report provides an overview and insights into discrimination faced by Roma communities in Slovenia and Slovakia.

Criminalizing blasphemy: Implications for Egypt’s religious minorities

The Egyptian Constitution refuses to acknowledge the existence of any other religion and faith groups.

Amazigh New Year in Morocco: a milestone for indigenous rights?

Last month, Amazigh across North Africa celebrated Yennayer – their new year.

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Celebrating Batwa heritage

Help us create the first Batwa-led cultural centre in Kanungu district, Uganda. It will be a space where the indigenous Batwa community can pass on their traditional knowledge and preserve their cultural heritage for youth and future generations.

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kasietKasiet Mamyrbay, daughter of detained human rights activist Rita Karasartova, speaking during the #Reaction march, a peaceful protest supporting prisoners in the Kempir-Abad case. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 25 November 2022. Credit: Danil Usmanov.