Voicing Rivers Atrato for other possible futures Case Study The Atrato River in Colombia was recognized as a legal entity in 2016. Yet, environmental destruction and violence continue to threaten it. A community of guardians is fighting to voice the river and enforce its rights. By Dr. Phil. Elizabeth Gallon Droste
Femicides and Silence: Navigating the Struggle for Feminist Solidarity in North Macedonia Background Can digital activism replace the power of in-person protests? In North Macedonia, dwindling protest numbers and rising anti-gender movements challenge the fight for gender equality. Activist Sara Milenkovska's insights on the urgent need for solidarity. By Angela Boshkoska
Rivers and Rights: Rights of Nature and Systemic Transformations in India Case Study India’s rivers are sacred yet heavily polluted. In 2017, the Ganges and Yamuna rivers were granted legal personhood, but the ruling was suspended. What role can the Rights of Nature play in India and what changes are needed to make them effective? By Shrishtee Bajpai
The Rights of Mother Earth in Bolivia: Progress and Challenges Case Study Bolivia made global headlines over a decade ago when it legally recognized the rights of nature. But how effective is this concept in the face of ongoing extractivism? A look at the opportunities, challenges, and limits of this legal paradigm shift. By Dr. Paola Villavicencio-Calzadilla