Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Fighting for the Right to Lands, Livelihoods and Life

"As women struggle for the biodiversity of the planet, defend livelihoods threatened by mining and extractives, and put their lives on the line, we need to prioritise the protection of WHRDs." JASS Southern Africa’s Winnet Shamuyarira reflects on defenders across Africa and their fight for the right to lands, livelihoods and life.
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Economic justice
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Women Activists Fight against Extractive Industries in Congo

"We’re activists and we’re defending rights,” says Aimée Espérance Matungulu Nduwa. She and other activists in Bandundu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), are determined to protect their community from the heavy mining industry that is tearing it apart. Although the women face threats from the mining companies when they protest, they refuse to give up.
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Economic justice, Violence, Women’s human rights
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