Meertens, Donny

This is a tribute to Edilia Mendoza Roa, an activist and one of Colombia's best known agrarian experts, who passed away in February, 2023. The authors discuss her contributions to the struggle for land and environmental rights and her involvement in formulation of laws and resolutations leading to agrarian reform and rural development for farmers and […]

This is a short piece about Augostina Mayan, an Awajún leader, situated within the larger context of land rights in Peru. Augostina's powerful activism has meant that she has been subjected to accusations and political violence, often gendered in their nature. The authors call for a recognition of the often gendered nature of violence against […]