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The Trump administration’s reckless dismantling of USAID is more than a bureaucratic shift—it’s an illegal power grab with dire consequences. This move endangers Indigenous defenders in the Amazon by freezing critical funding for human rights and environmental protection. Amazon Watch does not accept U.S. government funding, but we have long worked to ensure that agencies like USAID support Indigenous rights. This abrupt halt puts lives at risk and undermines years of progress. We urge global leaders, donors, and advocates to take action. The fight for the Amazon—and our planet—continues. #HumanRights #AmazonDefenders #ClimateCrisis #ProtectIndigenousRights

Teachers are being replaced by TV screens in the state of Pará, Brazil under Law 10.820/24. For 21 days, Indigenous leaders have occupied the State Department of Education in Belém, demanding real classrooms, not remote learning. The government’s response? Repression—shock troops, power cuts, and pepper spray. Amazon Watch joins in solidarity. As COP 30 approaches, we must call out the hypocrisy of the state hosting this conference: real climate leadership means protecting the rights of those who safeguard the Amazon.

Amazon Watch stands firmly with frontline communities and Indigenous movements leading the fight to protect their lands and livelihoods. Together, we’re building a resilient, global movement for climate justice. We remain committed to protecting the Amazon, defending Indigenous rights, and advancing a just, sustainable future for people and the planet. 🌍💚 #ClimateJustice #DefendTheAmazon

🌍 Make My Money Matter x Amazon Watch: A Critical Conversation 🌿 Santander is financing the Talara Refinery, threatening the Pastaza River Complex — one of the world’s largest carbon reserves — and Indigenous communities in the Amazon. Banks like Santander must do better, and public figures like Ant & Dec can support in driving that change. 🌳 Let’s make 2025 the year we choose people and the planet over profits. #Santander #FossilFreeFinance #ClimateAction

The Munduruku celebrated a major milestone in October as their Sawré Muybu territory advanced to the final stage of federal demarcation. This victory protects 178,000 hectares of critical Amazon forest, safeguarding biodiversity and fighting climate change. Amazon Watch has proudly supported the Munduruku for over a decade. As they push for full recognition of their lands, we remain committed to standing with them to protect the Amazon and our climate future. #IndigenousRights #AmazonProtection #ClimateLeadership

As professionals, we dedicate ourselves to meaningful causes—whether advocating for equity, innovating for change, or addressing the climate crisis. Today, we’re at a critical juncture where your action can directly uplift Indigenous peoples, who are the frontline defenders of our planet. Amazon Watch fights alongside Indigenous leaders confronting illegal economies, land trafficking, and fossil fuel expansion threatening their territories—and all of our futures. Their resilience inspires us, but they can’t do this alone. Let’s match their courage with our support. Together, we can: ✨ Amplify their voices in critical global conversations. ✨ Protect their lands and rights. ✨ Stand up to systems of exploitation. 📢 Will you join us? Every donation, share, or conversation helps build the momentum for lasting change. Let’s show the power of collective action. Donate today: #GivingTuesday #IndigenousRights #ClimateAction

Thematic Hearing at the IACHR: Systemic Violation of the Rights of Transboundary Indigenous Peoples 🗓️ Friday, November 15 🕒 Time: 16:00 (EC) 📢 Live Stream: Over 10 Indigenous organizations from Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and civil society groups will participate in a thematic hearing of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to address the systemic violation of rights of transboundary Indigenous communities and peoples, including the A’i Cofán, Siona, Siekopai, Andwa, Shuar, and Wampis. We will request that the IACHR demand information from the States on the situation of transboundary Indigenous peoples according to obligations under Article 32 of ILO Convention 169 and the American Convention on Human Rights, as well as adopt urgent and immediate measures to protect and ensure their rights in the face of state neglect and the expansion of extractivism and illicit economies.

🌍 At COP16 in Cali, Colombia, Amazon Watch proudly stood with Indigenous and frontline leaders to demand urgent solutions for biodiversity and climate. The Amazon, home to one-third of Earth’s biodiversity, is under siege by fossil fuel extraction, illicit economies, and rampant deforestation. Fires raging through the Amazon highlight the urgent need to protect this precious ecosystem—its loss fuels dangerous climate feedback loops. Leaders like Herlín Odicio and Jani Silva risk their lives defending their communities and the Amazon’s biodiversity. Herlín, representing Peru’s ORAU, calls for global action against criminal economies. Jani, a Colombian leader, reminds us of women’s crucial role in these efforts. Together, they sent a powerful message: enforce Indigenous land rights, halt fossil fuel expansion, and protect vital ecosystems. Amazon Watch is proud to support their work. Let’s stand with them. A small donation helps secure a future where the Amazon thrives. #COP16 #IndigenousRights #Biodiversity #ClimateAction

A Historic First for Indigenous Advocacy ✨🌎 As Miguel Guimaraes wrapped his speech at the U.N. Conference on Transnational Organized Crime, the room was silent—then burst into applause. In just three minutes, Guimaraes, Vice President of AIDESEP, revealed a hard truth: criminal networks are tearing through Amazonian lands, threatening Indigenous lives and ecosystems. Joined by Herlín Odicio of the Kakataibo people, they delivered three powerful messages to world leaders: protect Indigenous lands, recognize self-governance, and invest in community-led safety measures. 🔗 Read our blog to learn how Amazon Watch, in collaboration with Indigenous partners, is working to confront Amazon crime on the front lines. https://lnkd.in/gnjS442x