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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.

Uganda’s missing minorities

While the missing communities will be counted up in the census, they are still living in a state that tells them they don’t count.

Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, speaks at the Annual Women’s Conference at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool in 2023.
UK elections: 7 minority rights priorities for Starmer’s Labour government

After the Labour party’s landslide victory in the UK elections, it now must step up for minorities in Britain and abroad.

Indigenous and Minority Persons with Disabilities, Risk and Emergencies

This side event aims to highlight the disproportionate impacts of emergencies on indigenous and minority people with disabilities.

Mauritanian Elections 2024: the minority lens

Mauritania is a country of profound ethnic divisions, ranking as the worst place in the world for slavery.

Bulgaria: Advocacy skills for Roma rights

In April, Fund IGA held an advocacy training in Varshets, Bulgaria, empowering 20 advocates to promote changes to Bulgaria’s Civil Registration Act.

Open civic space and the right to participation: Essential steps on the path to climate justice

Human rights, civic engagement and effective participation are key enablers for climate justice.

Kenyan government must stop Sengwer evictions and restore land rights

The Kenyan government must respect the rights of Sengwer to live on, manage and own their ancestral lands.

Strengthening minority rights in Croatia

The ‘Human Voices’ campaign seeks to dismantle prejudices, reduce discrimination and foster understanding of diverse identities.

Lebanon must address surge in violence against Syrian refugees

Minority Rights Group strongly condemns an unprecedented surge in violence targeting Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

Unveiling Discrimination: Minorities in Türkiye

This report argues that discrimination against minorities in Türkiye is a structural problem grounded on Turkish nationalism.

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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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Amazigh New Year in Morocco: a milestone for indigenous…

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

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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.