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Fighting for the Next Generations

Fighting for the Next Generations


Heinrich Böll Stiftung – Southeast Asia, 28 January 2019

th.boell.org/en/2019/01/28/fighting-next-generations?fbclid=IwAR2VfYklz61oKQtHvFv6Ybqc8kGDDQtdS6dG6CgZWBAJe14iN_xM-a2I3kA

For years, a citizens’ initiative in the Indonesian Kendeng Karst-Mountain has been fighting against the destruction of their livelihoods by cement factories, among others from a subsidiary of the German HeidelbergCement. The transnational solidarity network Save Kendeng supports the farmers from the Kendeng Mountains.

The plain between the volcano Muria and the Kendeng Karst in Central Java is a fertile agricultural area. As far as the eye can see, there are fields ... read more

Posted on 01:58 AM in Activities, Human Rights, Indonesia, Campaign, Land & Indigenous Rights, Mining, Publications, Environment & Climate, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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Kendeng Movement: Speak Up for Mother Earth!

Kendeng Movement: Speak Up for Mother Earth!


Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, 19 December 2018

https://th.boell.org/en/2018/12/19/kendeng-movement-speak-mother-earth

“What is called pest for farmers is not only plant hoppers, but also adverse policies”. This sentence was written on the shirt that Guno was wearing that night. Together with dozens of other people, he walked down the road in the North Kendeng Mountains. Passing through villages in Districts of Kayen and Tambakromo, Regency of Pati, Central Java. Black clothes wrapped around the bodies of village residents who marched carrying torches that night. They were doing ... read more

Posted on 04:07 AM in Activities, Visitor Programmes, Human Rights, Indonesia, Land & Indigenous Rights, Mining, Publications, Environment & Climate, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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Indigenous community Sedulur Sikep honored with Human Rights Award for their fight against environmental destruction and standing up against multinational companies like HeidelbergCement

Indigenous community Sedulur Sikep honored with Human Rights Award for their fight against environmental destruction and standing up against multinational companies like HeidelbergCement


Press release, 17 December 2018

Indonesia: The community of the “Friendly Minded” receives the prestigious Yap Thiam Hien Award for their efforts to protect the environment. The Sedulur Sikep fight against the impending land grab and environmental destruction by the cement industry, i.a. the German HeidelbergCement AG.

Gunarti, a mother of three, farmer and environmental activist, had inspired many people in Germany last year with her authenticity and her energetic commitment towards the environment. Her home region, the Kendeng Mountains in ... read more

Posted on 03:07 AM in Activities, Visitor Programmes, Joint Press Releases & Statements, Human Rights, Indonesia, Land & Indigenous Rights, Mining, Press Releases, Publications, Environment & Climate
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(Bahasa Indonesia) Antara Optimisme dan Kerinduan yang Menggugat

(Bahasa Indonesia) Antara Optimisme dan Kerinduan yang Menggugat


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Posted on 10:45 PM in Activities, Visitor Programmes, democracy, Human Rights, Indonesia, Recent Activities, Mining, East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice, Environment & Climate, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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(Deutsch) Indigene Rechte und der Anbau von Palmöl

(Deutsch) Indigene Rechte und der Anbau von Palmöl


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Posted on 01:49 AM in Agro Fuels, Human Rights, Indonesia, Land & Indigenous Rights, Mining, Publications, Environment & Climate, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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Invitation: Conference: ‚Law and Justice: Indonesia 20 Years after Reformasi‘

Invitation: Conference: ‚Law and Justice: Indonesia 20 Years after Reformasi‘


Conference: ‚Law and Justice: Indonesia 20 Years after Reformasi‘

Berlin, 9th – 11th November 2018

The year 1998 is considered as the year of ‘Reformasi’ which marked the end of dictatorship in Indonesia. The great pro-democratic demonstrations, especially those of students, ended dictator Suharto’s power who had led the country under military rule for 30 years. The 20th anniversary of ‘Reformasi’ offers an occasion to reflect on own endeavors, to develop new strategies and eventually a chance for consolidation. This ... read more

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(Deutsch) Simbar Wareh

(Deutsch) Simbar Wareh


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Posted on 04:36 AM in Human Rights, Indonesia, Land & Indigenous Rights, Mining, Publications, Environment & Climate, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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(Deutsch) Stur und selbstbestimmt

(Deutsch) Stur und selbstbestimmt


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Posted on 12:24 AM in Economy, Labor & Corruption, Human Rights, Indonesia, Land & Indigenous Rights, Mining, Publications, Environment & Climate, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
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(Deutsch) Zement – der heimliche Klimakiller

(Deutsch) Zement – der heimliche Klimakiller


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(Deutsch) HeidelbergCement: Streit über Projekte in Konfliktzonen

(Deutsch) HeidelbergCement: Streit über Projekte in Konfliktzonen


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