Human Rights

In a contentious move that has sparked international concern, UNESCO launched a secretive monitoring mission in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Tanzania, on February 3, 2024, without the knowledge of the local Maasai communities. The mission, set to conclude on…

In a landmark motion, the European Parliament has called for immediate action to protect the Maasai communities of Tanzania from forced evictions and relocations. On December 12, 2023, the Parliament issued a resolution demanding the Tanzanian government halt its controversial…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In May, a high-profile delegation of Maasai representatives will start a tour in several countries in Europe to raise its concerns to the main European funders of conservation projects in Tanzania and providers of development aid, and spread awareness on…

This is an open letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, urging her to help address two major issues affecting the Maasai people of Tanzania. The first issue is the demarcation of a new protected area in Loliondo, which is permanently…

The Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples is collecting information in preparation of his upcoming country visit to the United Republic of Tanzania which will take place 15 to 22 December 2022. Pursuant to his mandate by the…