Rights and Resources Initiative

In 2025, RRI is celebrating 20 years of supporting Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and local community #LandRights across the globe! The big wins we’ve achieved and the partnerships we've forged over the last two decades have enabled us to play a vital role in combating climate change and biodiversity loss, contributing to sustainable development, and supporting human rights. Follow along with us throughout 2025 as we celebrate how far we've come while continuing to work toward a more equitable and sustainable future for people + the planet. #LandRightsNow

??New Report! RRI conducted research in 35 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to track the latest progress on the forest tenure rights of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and local community women. The results are alarming: these countries exhibit startlingly low progress on securing legal rights for the women who play a critical role in managing and collectively protecting the world’s forests.? With just 5 years left to achieve the gender #SDGs, and 30 years since the landmark #BeijingDeclaration, the report warns that the world has significant work to do to meet its global targets for gender justice! Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eT9nDTrc #genderjustice #genderequality #landrights #landrightsnow #humanrightscampaign #womensrights #landtenure #forestconservation

?? Indigenous, Afro-descendant and local community women are not just caretakers—they are decision-makers, leaders, and defenders of their territories. They advocate for sustainable practices, protect ecosystems, and ensure that the land remains safeguarded for future generations. ??? As Rukka Sombolinggi from Indonesia (AMAN) states: "All of the best ecosystems remain intact and in very good condition because of the rich involvement of Indigenous women. We must not undermine their critical role in taking care of the world’s forests and the best ecosystems we have today.” ? In this two-part series, we explore powerful quotes from Indigenous women worldwide shared by our incredible partners and allies. Each card offers a glimpse into their deep connection with the land and the leadership they propel to protect their forests. Let’s listen, learn, and uplift their voices. Their stories do more than inspire—they compel us to act. With greater resources and support, their leadership can create an even greater impact. ?? Join us in amplifying these voices in collaboration with?The Invisible Thread = TINTA =). Discover and support the organizations dedicated to Indigenous women’s leadership and collective land rights. _____________________________________ ??Las mujeres Indígenas no solo cuidadoras del territorio son líderes en la gobernanza territorial. Ellas defienden sus comunidades, promueven prácticas sostenibles y velan por la protección del territorio. ???Como Rukka Sombolinggi de Indonesia (AMAN) indica: “Los mejores ecosistemas permanecen intactos y en muy buenas condiciones gracias a la importante participación de las mujeres Indígenas. No debemos socavar su papel fundamental en el cuidado de los bosques del mundo y de los mejores ecosistemas que hoy conservamos”. ?En nuestra serie de dos partes, deslízate a través de poderosas citas de mujeres indígenas de todo el mundo, compartidas por nuestros increíbles socios y aliados. Cada tarjeta ofrece una visión de su profunda conexión con la tierra y el liderazgo que impulsan para proteger sus bosques. ??Escuchemos, aprendamos y apoyemos a estas increíbles mujeres. Sus historias no sólo nos inspiran, sino que nos desafían a pasar a la acción. Con más recursos y apoyo, su liderazgo puede tener un impacto aún mayor. Te animamos a explorar y apoyar el increíble trabajo de estas organizaciones dedicadas a promover ell liderazgo de las mujeres indígenas y los derechos de tenencia. Navega, reflexiona y únete a nosotros para amplificar sus voces en esta serie de dos partes, en colaboración con Tinta. Articula??o dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB) FIMI - International Indigenous Women's Forum Repaleac Repaleac Rights and Resources Initiative the horae Global Alliance of Territorial Communities

“Les problèmes mondiaux comme la crise climatique sont exacerbés par la perpétuation de systèmes fragmentés mal équipés pour influencer des changements significatifs. Cela souligne l’importance des solutions holistiques.” Dans notre nouvel article de blog, Tricia Marie Charfauros, une rêveuse autochtone et fille de Gu?han et des Philippines, parle de la relation importante entre les peuples autochtones des ?les du Pacifique, la terre et l’eau. Ce lien, également connu sous le nom de lien terre-eau, est considéré comme la clé de la lutte contre le changement climatique dans le Pacifique, un domaine que les nations insulaires du Pacifique connaissent bien puisqu’elles sont confrontées de plein fouet au changement climatique. Lisez-en plus sur son expérience des impacts du changement climatique et sur ce que la communauté internationale fait, et doit encore faire, pour soutenir les nations insulaires du Pacifique. https://ow.ly/oyzx50V73cR

??In a new interview, RRI's senior associate, Tim Derr, discusses the crucial work that our Rights and Livelihoods team does to scale up government action and investor support for Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and local communities. "To maximize impact, we help communities align and translate their data with the regulatory and sustainability frameworks of government and corporate stakeholders so they can leverage this information to shift power dynamics in their favor." ?? One way he does this is through coordinating our groundbreaking community monitoring initiative and the Interlaken Group. The Interlaken Group works on both country and global levels to improve land governance and the land rights of rural peoples. Check it out: https://ow.ly/C4yQ50V75xc To learn more about our work and Tim's valuable contributions, click the link to read his interview with the University of Notre Dame - Keough School of Global Affairs: https://ow.ly/WXEk50V75xb #landrights #communitysupport #climatechange #funding

?? South Sudan stands at a crossroads for land rights. Decades of instability have left land governance in limbo, fueling inequality and conflict. The #LandForSouthSudan Campaign is pushing for the long-overdue approval of the National Land Policy—a vital step toward securing land rights, peace + sustainable development. Saviour Lazarus, Secretary General of the South Sudan Land Alliance, shares his thoughts on RRI's Land Writes Blog about why the National Land Policy matters and how you can take action today! ??????? Read it here ?? https://lnkd.in/gdBxM-A9 #LandRightsNow #SouthSudan #NLPNow #LandForSouthSudan

In our new blog, we take a deep dive into the relationship between poverty and a lack of land tenure. Learn about the 4 overarching sets of forces that influence the ebbs and flows of tenure security, and how policy changes can make all the difference. Read here: https://ow.ly/YBM650V5jzq #landtenure #landrights #blogpost #indigenousrights #environmentalprotection

In our latest climate case study, we reveal the accelerants driving systemic change: ? Bridge Builders ? Government Partnerships ? Collaborative Philanthropy ? Narrative Change and how they work together to catalyze transformation from the Amazon to the Congo and beyond. Drawing on insights from Solange Bandiaky-Badji of Rights and Resources Initiative, Lindsey Allen of Climate and Land Use Alliance, and Brittany Boettcher & Tanya Pham of the Skoll Foundation, we share behind-the-scenes lessons that can be adapted across sectors. When we work together, every strategic move brings us closer to a more resilient, sustainable future. Discover how these playbooks for change can activate collective action across sectors and fields: https://lnkd.in/gUjgMYsr #JourneyToTransformation #SocialInnovation #CollaborativePhilanthropy #Impact #CollectiveAction

?? RRI supported the first ever Forum of Indigenous and Local Community Women in Central Africa and the Congo Basin. More than 200 Indigenous, local community, and Afro-descendant women from 20 countries attended with the intention of gaining stronger support and allies for Indigenous and local community women. ?? A new series in the Stanford Social Innovation Review highlights this groundbreaking event, showcasing the positive impacts of social innovation and collective action! ?? Discover the captivating details of this forum in the article “From Uprooted to Uplifted: The Movement to Restore Indigenous Land Rights,” written by our very own Solange Bandiaky-Badji, Lindsey Allen of Climate and Land Use Alliance, and Brittany Boettcher & Tanya Pham of the Skoll Foundation, here: https://lnkd.in/e-Nh_VTu #Womensrights #climatechange #leadership #envrionmentalism #changemakers #genderjustice #landrights #climateaction

#SolutionsInsideOut | Latin America????In the heart of Peru's central jungle, three generations of Asháninka and Yanesha women stand as guardians of their ancestral practices and sacred places. Through their leadership, they confront machismo, racism, and the climate crisis. "Planting Resistance" is directed by Peruvian?documentary filmmaker Juan Llacsa and?made in collaboration with Rights and Resources Initiative and ONAMIAP. ?? Watch Indigenous women in Peru fight to be heard and recognized in the decisions that affect their territories at https://lnkd.in/emDRzGEe. To learn more about Rights and Resources Initiative, visit rightsandresources.org. ???This?film?is a product of?The Video Consortium’s Solutions Storytelling Project: Latin America, which?connects regional filmmakers?with?social innovators to produce solutions-focused short documentaries that?inspire?positive change. SSP is supported by?Skoll Foundation. ?????????????????????????????? #SolutionsInsideOut | América Latina ?? En el corazón de la selva central de Perú, tres generaciones de mujeres asháninkas y yaneshas se levantan como guardianas de sus prácticas ancestrales y lugares sagrados. A través de su liderazgo, se enfrentan al machismo, al racismo y a la crisis climática, luchando por ser escuchadas en las decisiones que afectan a sus territorios. ?Sembrando Resistencia? es un documental de 12 minutos dirigido por el cineasta peruano Juan Llacsa, y realizado en colaboración con Rights and Resources Initiative y ONAMIAP. ?? Vea a las mujeres indígenas de Perú luchar para ser escuchadas y reconocidas en las decisiones que afectan a sus territorios a https://lnkd.in/emDRzGEe. Para más información sobre la Iniciativa para los Derechos y Recursos, visite?rightsandresources.org. ?? Esta película es un producto de The Video Consortium's Solutions Storytelling Project: América Latina, que conecta a cineastas regionales con innovadores sociales para producir cortos documentales enfocados en soluciones que inspiren cambios positivos. SSP cuenta con el apoyo de Skoll Foundation. #MujeresIndígenas #ProtecciónDelTerritorio #CambioClimático #Perú #Documental