Human Rights

[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…

Issued on the 24th January, here is a an alert document from CSOs working with Indigenous Peoples on the ongoing African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights’ Promotion Mission to Tanzania.

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…

This submission seeks to provide the input and feedback necessary to ensure that the final environmental and social safeguards (ESS) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) protect, promote and safeguard the collective rights of Indigenous Peoples including self-determination, self-governance, territorial…

Staff Reporter The Maasai will appeal the recent pedestrian judgment by a bench of three judges at the first entrance division of the Arusha-based East African Court of Justice. Don Deya, the counsel for the applicants, said that he will…