Tag: Safety and Security

Solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en

By Julia Woods, Communications Specialist On February 6, 2020, just before 5:00am, Canada’s federal police force violently raided camps established by the Indigenous Wet’suwet’en in Northern British Columbia. Police smashed windows, dragged people out of vehicles, and attempted to prevent journalists from documenting the unfolding violence. Backed up with dog teams, assault rifles, and drones, […]

Global Greengrants Fund to House the Environmental Defenders Collaborative

  Across the globe, the risks of defending community rights to clean air, water, and soil are increasing. Many governments and corporations are tightening the vice on civil society, and those in power continue to use violence to suppress activists who are standing up to protect the planet and their communities. In 2018 alone, there […]

Environmental Funders Network Covers New Report on Closing Civil Society Space

It is more dangerous than ever before for environmentalists to defend our shared planet. Activists around the world working to protect their land, water, and resources are facing increased threats and violence, yet continue to step up to the challenge. Funders can step in to help. Global Greengrants Fund has collaborated with The Funders Initiative for […]

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