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A people on the brink: The fight to protect the Shompen of Great Nicobar
India’s tribal communities have long lived at the margins of society, shaped by histories of displacement, fragile livelihoods and limited access to essential services. Among them, the Particularly Vulnerable...
Widows of three manual scavengers get compensation and rehabilitation from Bombay HC
In a year where the government refused to accept any deaths due to manual scavenging, the court stepped in to recognise their rights
Maliparvat Adivasis prevent HINDALCO’s public hearing
After police officials attempted to keep affected villagers from attending the company’s hearing, residents flew in a rage and stormed the area
Protect Maliparvat: Odisha Adivasis prepare for another struggle to protect their land
Maliparvat’s tribals assert their resolve to reject resumption of mining activities
A year on, Hathras victim’s family awaits a house, pension and employment
The victim’s family has urged the court to provide them with immediate relief as laid down in the SC/ST rules, 1995
TN govt to quash over 5,000 cases against protestors, journalists, farmers
The government sought information about cases filed against peaceful protesters, and cases that go against or stand to violate right to freedom of press, and has decided to withdraw them
SCHOOL survey indicates widening educational gap between SC/ST and other children
The report highlights how socio-economic discrimination has seeped into India’s educational system
Tougher than steel: Decades on, Odisha villagers still struggle to protect their land
After a harrowing fight with POSCO Ltd, Jagatsinghpur’s villagers now enter the legal battle for their land with another corporate entity
Rajasthan: PUCL urges gov’t to hold talks with Adivasi leaders
The civil society group demanded that the Superintendent of Udaipur withdraw the inflammatory letter regarding surveillance of leaders of the BTP and other Adivasi organisations
Hate Watch: K’taka police officer arrested for making Dalit man drink urine
The incident had taken place in May 2021
Arrest security personnel for shooting Adivasi youth: Latehar villagers
Over two months have gone by since the killing of Piri villager Brahmadev Singh, but police are yet to file an FIR!
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