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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 05/10/2026

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Davi Yanomami, an Indigenous man, wearing a red and yellow headdress, looking top right of the picture, with green trees behind him. He's wearing a light grey coat.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 03/10/2026

With just his signature, Brazilian President Lula has the power to secure the full official recognition of the Kawahiva do Rio Pardo Indigenous territory, home to uncontacted peoples. Tell him to sign: svlint.org/KawahivaB

Lula, sign for the Kawahiva Territory! Tell President Lula to recognize the Kawahiva do Rio Pardo Indigenous Territory – home to uncontacted Indigenous peoples.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 02/10/2026

Some journeys are better with company 🐕. Our Companions card is one of ten striking designs in this year’s festive collection. Send a little joy this Christmas and support our work alongside Indigenous communities. svlint.org/Companions 📸 Rosalynn Tay

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 02/10/2026

Dozens of Indigenous pastoralists from Biliqo Bulesa in Kenya have filed a lawsuit against a carbon credit project on their land run by the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT). Read the full story here: survivalinternational.org/news/14571

NEWS: Dozens of Indigenous hersers file lawsuit against carbon project in Kenya

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 01/10/2026

Now, many Indigenous peoples are beaten or even killed if they try to reclaim their territories, while paying tourists can come in and enjoy that same Native land. It’s time to #DecolonizeConservation. Help spread the word - share this post.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 01/10/2026

But the Indigenous peoples of the territories are the reason these areas are so biodiverse. They manage and look after their nature because it’s part of their communities. Forcing Indigenous peoples out is a human rights violation which actually harms the environment.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 01/10/2026

This was the birth of conservation as it’s practiced today. Around the world, even now in 2026, Indigenous peoples are being kicked out of their lands to make way for national parks, Protected Areas, nature conservancies and more.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 01/10/2026

#OnThisDay in 1890, Yosemite National Park was created in the USA. But Yosemite is Native land. The Native Americans of the area, the Ahwahneechee peoples, were kicked out and their lands were stolen, in the name of nature protection.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 30/09/2026

Last week there was a hearing in Uruguay on the uncontacted Mashco Piro people…from Peru. Why? And what happens now? They're the largest of the 196 known uncontacted peoples and groups in the world, and they could be wiped out if their territories aren’t protected. Take action: svlint.org/MPPeruB

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 29/09/2026

Two little faces peeking out from a snowy chum ❄️. Send some warmth through the post this festive season with our Chum card, while supporting Indigenous peoples’ rights. Available here: svlint.org/Chum 📸 © Yuliya Vassilyeva

Two children peeking out of their chum (yurt) made of furs. A sled with logs sits on the snow outside the chum.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 26/09/2026

💌 Send good wishes and support a good cause. Every penny of profit from Survival’s shop goes towards our work alongside Indigenous peoples fighting for their rights: svlint.org/shop 📸 Antlers card by Nicola Ducati Chum card by Yuliya Vassilyeva Eagle hunters card by Alessandro Bergamini

Man wrapped up in furs, standing with his reindeer whose antlers.

Nenets kids standing at the door of their chum looking out, with a sled with logs at the entrance.

Men traveling on their horses, each man with an eagle on their arm.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 25/09/2026

The gathering brought together for the first time Indigenous representatives from around the world who are fighting conservation – to expose the human cost of fortress conservation and carbon markets, while presenting Indigenous-led alternatives.

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The Nairobi Declaration - Survival International

Indigenous people meeting at the world's first gathering of Indigenous people impacted by conservation have issued a historic statement, denouncing the devastating impact that the conservation…

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 25/09/2026

The Declaration outlines the scale of the problem: “For decades, our lands have been grabbed and stolen by conservation cartels under the guise of saving Mother Earth. Our territories are turned into national parks, tiger reserves, conservancies and trophy hunting reserves without our consent.”

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The Nairobi Declaration - Survival International

Indigenous people meeting at the world's first gathering of Indigenous people impacted by conservation have issued a historic statement, denouncing the devastating impact that the conservation…

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 25/09/2026

They issued the Nairobi Declaration at the gathering, which also contains a blunt ultimatum to well-known conservation bodies, including WWF, WCS, African Parks, UNESCO and others to leave their lands and respect their rights, or they’ll kick them out.

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The Nairobi Declaration - Survival International

Indigenous people meeting at the world's first gathering of Indigenous people impacted by conservation have issued a historic statement, denouncing the devastating impact that the conservation…

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 25/09/2026

📣 “This is not conservation – it’s a cartel.” ✊ "Leave our lands and respect our rights, or else we shall kick you out.” In Nairobi, Indigenous people have gathered for the first time to demand that “our ancestral lands, including those grabbed for parks and wildlife sanctuaries, be returned.”

NEWS: Unique Indigenous gathering in Nairobi issues landmark global declaration on conservation

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

📣 “We’ve come before the Court so that it can order the Peruvian government to safeguard the rights of our brothers to live in their territory, and to stop once and for all the threats by loggers and other invaders.” - Julio Cusurichi Palacios, Shipibo people, AIDESEP, former president of FENAMAD.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

The government has to implement more mechanisms to protect the territory of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact.” Mauro Metaki Tipe, Matsigenka people, FENAMAD.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

The government of Peru must act to protect the land and prevent the annihilation of the Mashco Piro. 🗣️ “The work we’re doing at the Court is crucial so we can keep protecting the forest and our Mashco Piro brothers.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

🇵🇪 The Peruvian government has been ignoring the years-long campaigns calling for the protection of the Mashco Piro territory - even though there’s abundant evidence that the Mashco Piro’s survival is at risk due to logging and invasions. Now with this hearing, there’s no more ignoring it.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

Indigenous organizations expect the court to declare the Peruvian government responsible for violating the rights of the Mashco Piro people and to guarantee their right to remain uncontacted, with their land fully protected.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

Indigenous organizations and allies like Survival have been campaigning for the rights of uncontacted peoples in SE Peru for decades.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

This is the first time the Court is ruling on a case related to uncontacted Indigenous peoples in Peru. 🤯 Indigenous organization FENAMAD and EarthRights Intl brought this case to the IACtHR.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

Incredible! A truly historic hearing is happening right now at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights - they’re hearing a case on the uncontacted Mashco Piro people, whose lives are being destroyed by logging.

Human rights: The Mashco Piro's case is at the Inter-American Court on Human Rights!

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

✨ New festive cards are here! ✨ Share something beautiful this festive season while supporting Indigenous peoples and their rights. 🎄 Shop Survival’s festive collection: svlint.org/shop 📸 Joyride card by Milene van Arendonk Trio card by Yuliya Vasselyeva Winterpath card by Yuliya Vassilyeva

Two Nenets children wrapped up in furs, sat in a sleigh, smiling.

Three Nenets children wrapped up in furs, sat together.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

This is a ground-breaking moment. It could finally kickstart serious protections of uncontacted peoples’ lands and lives in Venezuela.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

This multi-day gathering was organized by the Venezuelan organization Wayamoutheri, supported by Survival. We took part in one workshop, sharing our global experience campaigning for the rights and lives of uncontacted peoples.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

This is huge: unlike in other countries in South America, the Venezuelan government hasn’t officially recognized the existence of its uncontacted peoples. Many of their lands are under huge threat from illegal mining and other invasions.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 24/09/2026

Indigenous leaders and organizations from across Venezuela met to discuss a national plan for the recognition of the presence of uncontacted peoples in the country, and the protection of their forests.

VENEZUELA: Groundbreaking moment: Indigenous leaders came together to call for the protection of uncontacted peoples' lands.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 23/09/2026

🚨 Join our upcoming webinar series on the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI)! Join Indigenous leaders and allies from South America and Indonesia to discuss Indigenous-led solutions to ensure their survival. Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 21/09/2026

We’re Survival. We exist to prevent the annihilation of Indigenous peoples and to secure their land rights. Hit follow, and sign up to our newsletter to support the fight for Indigenous rights worldwide: svlint.org/KeepUpdatedB 💪

7 people of the Maasai peoples, wearing brightly coloured clothes, sat on the grass under a tree.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 17/09/2026

‼️ The final step of the demarcation process, which means the recognition and mapping of the territory, lies with Brazilian president Lula. All he needs to do is sign a document. That’s it. Write to President Lula via this email link: svlint.org/KawahivaB

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Stop the genocide of the uncontacted Kawahiva

Take action for the Kawahiva now! They're fighting for their survival in the Brazilian Amazon, forced to live on the run amid invasions, violence and disease from loggers and ranchers. These are the…

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 17/09/2026

NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT 📢 After decades of struggle and campaigning, the Kawahiva do Rio Pardo Indigenous Territory is so close to becoming official! It’s home of the uncontacted Kawahiva people, who need their territory fully protected and recognized to ensure their future.

PRESIDENT LULA, ACT NOW FOR THE UNCONTACTED KAWAHIVA

The Brazilian president Lula just needs to sign to make the Indigenous Kawahiva of Rio Pardo Territory official. Tell him to sign now!

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 16/09/2026

Today marks 188 years since the US violently relocated five nations of Indigenous Americans (Cherokee, Muscogee Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole) from their ancestral homelands. This was called the Trail of Tears. We honor those that lost their lives in this genocidal act of violence.

The Indian Removal Act passed by congress in 1830 led to their forced removal.

It opened Indigenous land up to colonizers, and forced over a hundred thousand Native Americans to walk hundreds of miles to a specially designated territory across the Mississippi River.

They made the journey on foot, without food, water or any support whatsoever. Between 15,000-16,000 people died – no one over 60 or under 6 survived the journey.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 15/09/2026

🏹 Only with a territory protected can uncontacted Indigenous peoples survive and thrive!

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 15/09/2026

‼️ The federal government must ACT NOW and deploy the police to stop the land grabbers, and safeguard the lives of uncontacted Indigenous peoples. There’s a real risk that the uncontacted people could be wiped out!

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 15/09/2026

It’s clear that there was an orchestrated plan to illegally occupy the territory. According to Opi, over 30 km of secondary roads have been opened, and there’ve been over three fire hotspots at least.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 15/09/2026

It allows for agriculture and livestock farming, wildcat mining, industrial activity, and both urban and rural human settlement - INSIDE the Ituna Itatá territory, home to uncontacted people. Now it’s estimated that 500 outsiders are operating illegally there!

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 15/09/2026

URGENT 🚨 Risk to uncontacted Indigenous people in the Ituna Itatá territory in Brazil! A month ago, the local government introduced a new law that goes against Brazil’s consitution.

BRAZIL: Uncontacted Indigenous people at risk in the Ituna Itatá territory!

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 10/09/2026

In April 2026, Indigenous leader Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, along with other Indigenous people and experts, wrote to President Lula to denounce the government’s failure to resolve the crisis.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 08/09/2026

The Indian government has plans to build a mega-port and city, a military defense base, and bring in thousands of tourists to Great Nicobar Island, home of the Shompen, each year. Tell companies like Adani not to get involved in the Great Nicobar Project: svlint.org/ShompenB

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The Shompen face obliteration: they urgently need your support

Take action for the Shompen now! The Shompen are one of the most isolated tribes on Earth. They live on Great Nicobar island in India, and most of them refuse all contact with outsiders. Numbering…

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 08/09/2026

“Hands off Great Nicobar!” We’re standing for the survival of the uncontacted Indigenous Shompen people, whose island home could be turned into the ‘Hong Kong of India’ and could be wiped out in the process.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 05/09/2026

Reporter Elle Hunt investigates how influencers are risking the lives of uncontacted peoples to get clicks and fame. “by posting about them, Sophie Grig [from Survival] says they often affirm damaging stereotypes, spread dangerous misinformation and potentially influence others to try.”

Uncontacted peoples at risk of annihilation because of adventuring influencers. Excerpts from ‘On The Wrong Track’ by Elle Hunt in The Guardian.

‘Survival and other organisations working to protect isolated peoples report they are increasingly being targeted by influencers chasing exclusive footage of “first contact”’

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 04/09/2026

Our vision is a world where Indigenous peoples are respected as contemporary societies and their human rights protected. It’s quite a big challenge even though it shouldn’t be. Join us on the journey to make our vision come true - follow us!

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 03/09/2026

86 Lakota men, women and children killed by US troops #OnThisDay in 1885 around 86 Lakota people were killed by the US Army in what's known as the Harney Massacre. Around 70 women and children were captured, and their tipis were looted and burned.

Harney Massacre

Around 86 Lakota people are killed by the US Army. Around 70 women and children are captured, and their tipis looted and burned

September 3, 1855, USA

Image of a board, the Nebraska Historical Marker, which tells the story of the massacre.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 01/09/2026

Ehuana Yanomami holds a mirror up to us: while we often equate the Western world with “progress” and “development,” the Yanomami and many other Indigenous peoples see it primarily as one thing—loneliness, isolation, and sadness. Share this post so that Ehuana’s words reach more people. 🧡

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 30/08/2026

In Peru, deforestation fell by 75% after Indigenous land titles were officially recognized. This is no coincidence. It happens when Indigenous peoples' rights over their land are recognized. 🤝 Facts that nobody shares don't change anything. Share this post – now!

Yes, this is what a recently chopped rainforest for production of palm oil in Peru looks like.

No, this would likely not happen on a recognized Indigenous territory.

Community-managed forests experienced
6x lower deforestation than Protected Areas across 73 tropical sites.

*Data from Porter-Bolland et al., 2012

Protected Areas – an official category of regions set aside for nature protection – often still permit logging concessions within their boundaries.

Meanwhile many Indigenous guardian groups actively patrol their territories, keeping illegal loggers out.

Respecting Indigenous rights is not only just – it is one of the most effective and cost-efficient conservation strategies available.

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 30/08/2026

Indigenous land rights shouldn’t be a niche topic – they are one of the most effective climate protection measures available. 184 million metric tons of CO₂ are saved each year in the Brazilian Amazon – thanks to recognized Indigenous territories.

You’ve heard the saying that Indigenous people are the world’s best guardians of nature. But what does that actually mean?

184 million tonnes of CO₂ avoided every year in the Brazilian Amazon thanks to recognized Indigenous lands.

*Data from Blackman & Veit, 2018

This is a tiny part of the Ecuadorian rainforest. The whole Amazon rainforest is roughly as big as the entire European Union.

75% reduction in forest loss after Indigenous land titles were recognized in Peru.

*Data from Blackmann et al., 2017

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Survival International @survivalinternational.org · 29/08/2026

Kevin told Survival, “the community is really happy with the sentences. It’s finally given us, the family, a bit of peace” But justice like this needs to be consistent - no more impunity for killers of Indigenous land defenders. Indigenous land rights in Peru need to be recognized now!

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