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An Australian court has rejected a bid by an Indigenous activist in a case connected to King Charles III, according to reports circulating in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, where the story is also drawing attention. The details of the legal argument and the court's reasoning have not been widely reported yet, and it is not clear what remedy the activist was seeking or what happens next.
- 2UN Human Rights Council urged to protect Indigenous territories▼HRC63: States must protect Indigenous territories and those who defend our natural and cultural heritage
At the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the International Service for Human Rights called on states to protect Indigenous territories and the defenders of natural and cultural heritage. The organisation stressed that governments must safeguard both the land itself and the activists who face threats while defending it from exploitation and environmental harm.
- 3Fear of reprisals against Mapuche Williche women defenders▼Concern over possible reprisals against Mapuche Williche women human rights defenders following an international advocacy visit
Human rights organisation Front Line Defenders has raised concern that Mapuche Williche women human rights defenders may face reprisals after taking part in an international advocacy visit. The warning highlights ongoing risks for Indigenous activists in Chile who speak out about their rights abroad. Details about specific incidents or those threatened remain limited.
- 4Indigenous Activists Demand Reparations After Deadly Nepal Floods●"Nepal Will Keep Seeing Disasters": Indigenous Activists Call for Reparations After Deadly Floods
Indigenous activists in Nepal are calling for climate reparations following deadly floods that struck the country, warning that 'Nepal will keep seeing disasters' without global action. They argue that countries least responsible for climate change, like Nepal, suffer the worst consequences and deserve compensation from major polluters to fund recovery and resilience efforts.