*[Enwl-eng] 1,910 defenders killed

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От: Global Witness <ne...@globalwitness.org>
Date: ср, 13 сент. 2023 г. в 12:00
Subject: 1,910 defenders killed

Defenders paying the price for environmental protection

Dear Sviatoslav, Almost 2,000 land and environmental defenders were killed between 2012 and 2022 for simply standing up to protect our planet and us all from the accelerating climate crisis. These numbers represent a somber truth about the dangers that defenders face every day. Last year alone, at least 177 defenders lost their lives, bringing the total number of killings to a staggering 1,910 over the past decade. The findings of our latest land and environmental defenders report shed light on a disturbing reality - that this pattern of killings has persisted for at least 11 years worldwide. Nearly nine out of 10 recorded killings occurring in Latin America in 2022. Colombia is the world’s deadliest country for land and environmental defenders, with 60 deaths last year alone. Despite commitments to protect defenders, this figure has nearly doubled from 2021. The Amazon Rainforest is also among the most dangerous places for defenders, constituting more than one in five of all defender killings worldwide. The figure of 39 deaths in the Amazon includes Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and British Guardian journalist Dom Phillips, whose lives were taken while working to protect this climate-critical ecosystem. Across Asia defenders working to address pressing issues like the climate emergency, biodiversity loss and pollution also face serious threats. Beyond the horrifying fatalities, defenders are also being subjected to criminalisation, a calculated strategy employed to silence their voices. Laws meant to protect their rights are instead weaponised against them, perpetuating a cycle of injustice. This is a call to action. We urgently need enhanced protections for defenders and a profound acknowledgment of their indispensable role in tackling the climate emergency. As we approach COP28 in November, we are reminded of the vital role defenders play in advocating for climate justice. The defenders who lay down their lives to protect our environment cannot be forgotten. Governments worldwide must act urgently to put an end to the violence and silencing tactics faced by these brave individuals. The time for change is now. We cannot afford to lose more lives to indifference or impunity. With your support, we will continue to elevate the voices of defenders, advocate for justice, and work tirelessly to ensure a safer future for those who defend our planet. Onwards, The Global Witness Team Find the facts. Expose the story. Change the system. Without your support, we would not be able to continue our campaign to challenge corruption, and to protect the environment and human rights around the world. Please support us. Global Witness The Green House, 244-254 Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9DA

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