More than half of activists killed in 2021 were land, environment defenders
At least 358 human rights defenders were killed in 2021, according to an analysis by Front Line Defenders (FLD) and the international consor
Mongabay Environmental News
“An analysis by Front Line Defenders and the Human Rights Defenders Memorial recorded at least 358 murders of human rights activists globally in 2021.
Of that total, nearly 60% were land, environment or Indigenous rights defenders.
The countries with the highest death tolls were Colombia, Mexico and Brazil.
Advocates say the figure is likely far higher, as attacks on land and environment defenders in Africa often go unreported.”