Evidence of Yanomami ‘violence’ relies on false data, new paper reveals
Survival Director exposes serious flaws behind the long-standing claims that the Yanomami are ‘fierce’ and violent.
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Brazil: Female chief leads re-occupation of ancestral land after her three children die
Guarani Indians have carried out a courageous 'retomada' of their ancestral land.
EU beef imports threaten uncontacted Indians
Forest inhabited by uncontacted Indians in Paraguay is being destroyed to make way for cattle destined for the European market.
Awá: Top human rights watchdog demands answers from Brazil
The move follows an urgent petition sent to the IACHR by Survival International and Brazilian NGO CIMI in May 2013
Access case dismissed – Final end for Bushman hunters?
Botswana's High Court has thrown out an attempt by the Kalahari Bushmen to gain free access to their ancestral land,
'Private militia' firm ordered to close over Guarani killings
Ranchers reportedly paid Gaspem 30,000 reais (US$ 12,700) each time it violently evicted Guarani Indians from their ancestral lands
Sámi protest against British mining company
The Sámi and other activists have been blockading a mining road since early July.
‘We’ll fight against oil exploration’, Brazilian Indians declare
Tribes of the Javari Valley oppose oil exploration around their forests.