India: CSE Announces Media Fellowship: Justice At Bay, The Forest Rights
India: CSE Announces Media Fellowship: Justice At Bay, The Forest Rights Millions of people are linked to forests, some derive their livelihoods from them, others call them home. The forests, however, are subjected to continuous exploitation due to varied reasons beyond the realm of sustainance, rendering the forest dwellers most vulnerable. To protect these communities against harassment, eviction, displacement and encroachment, the Forest Rights Act was introduced in December 2006. For the...For the rest of the article, as well as maps, images, related items, and videos, please visit Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources.