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Environmental Defenders Empowers Women in the Albertine Rift Region with Radios and a Platform for their Voices

Environmental Defenders, a leading organization promoting human rights, environmental conservation, and poverty reduction in the Albertine Rift region, celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 in a truly impactful way. Partnering with their radio branch, Terra FM, the organization distributed 40 radios to women listeners, amplifying female voices and fostering empowerment. Recognizing the power of communication and […]

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The winner of the Environmental Defenders 2023 Kilimo Prize Award dies at the age of 74

The Environmental Defenders expresses profound sorrow at the passing of Mr. Ngom Udagu Filemon, the recipient of the 2023 Kilimo Prize Award. Mr. Filemon passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10am at Ther Aru Hospital in Abira, Mahagi area. Mr. Ngom Udagu Filemon has been afflicted with diabetes for a duration of 7 […]

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Radio Terra promote climate smart agriculture and rural development in the Albertine Rift region

Radio Terra is providing assistance to aid Climate Smart Agriculture activities and rural development via its radio broadcasts. Efforts to help agriculture primarily aim to enhance farmers’ awareness and implementation of climate-smart agricultural techniques, while also bolstering their comprehension of and capacity to participate in markets and access services. Radio Terra not only emphasizes Climate […]

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Environmental Defenders hosted women activists and environmental leaders to commemorate 2024 World Radio Day on air

Today, Environmental Defenders convened a dialogue with female activists and environmentalists from the Albertine region to share their stories in safeguarding rights, combating climate change, and preserving land rights. The conversation with women and girls aligns with the goals of the Environmental Defenders and Radio Terra FM programs, which seek to commemorate this year’s World […]

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The Environmental Defenders demand UN Bodies hold the DR Congo government accountable for the severe conditions faced by Environmental Defenders and human rights activists

The year 2024 will be significant for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s membership in United Nations (UN) entities, since the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the country is scheduled to occur at the end of 2024. The United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group will assess the human rights situation […]