Governance

Statement by the Association of Saamaka Communities (VSG) regarding amendments to the draft law on the Collective Rights of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples 

Governance /

A Gross Violation of Fundamental Protections and International Law  The Foundation Board of the Association of Saamaka Communities (VSG) strongly condemns the recent memorandum of amendment to land rights, which was approved by the Government Council and sent to the National Assembly without any consultation with Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, violating the principle of Free, […]

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Saamaka Oto, ALLIED & Treevaluation join forces to safeguard tribal land rights and the intact Amazon of Suriname through a unique crowdfunding campaign

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We are proud to announce our partnership with ALLIED and Treevalaution and the launch of a unique crowdfunding campaign: Fall in Love with Saamaka people. Protect the Amazon rainforest. The campaign presents an unprecedented chance to strike triple impact – community, forest, and landrights: Have you felt powerless facing climate change? Here is your opportunity

Saamaka Oto, ALLIED & Treevaluation join forces to safeguard tribal land rights and the intact Amazon of Suriname through a unique crowdfunding campaign Read More »

Interview with VSG youth leaders, Samunda Jabini and Biza Akienboto, regarding the work of VSG on land rights. Suriname, November 30, 2022.

Governance, Youth /

As a result of the petition handed in by the VSG youth to Mr. Marinus Bee, chair of the National Assembly of Suriname (link to the news) on the 28th of November, two VSG youth leaders are interviewed to go deeper on the matter of the petition, including its relevance in the context of the

Interview with VSG youth leaders, Samunda Jabini and Biza Akienboto, regarding the work of VSG on land rights. Suriname, November 30, 2022. Read More »

Women workshop news

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Women workshop news On the 24th and 25th of November 2022 a group of approximately 45 women from 13 villages participated in a women workshop. This workshop was facilitated by Samunda Jabini, a TBS consultant supported by Sara Ramirez, a TBI consultant. On the 24th the women were able to discuss the access they have

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From November 16 to 18, about 45 traditional authorities, including 5 members of the VSG board, met in Menimi resort, in the Upper Suriname River to define strategic actions for 2023 in relation to land rights recognition and local readiness

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From November 16 to 18, about 45 traditional authorities, including 5 members of the VSG board, met in Menimi resort, in the Upper Suriname River, to hear about the roadmap developed by Saamaka representatives who were in the Gaan Kuutu in Colombia and, based on it, to define VSG priorities on land rights in 2023.

From November 16 to 18, about 45 traditional authorities, including 5 members of the VSG board, met in Menimi resort, in the Upper Suriname River to define strategic actions for 2023 in relation to land rights recognition and local readiness Read More »

Between June and November 2022, a round of 65 meetings with 137 Saamaka traditional authorities 640 Saamaka community members were completed by VSG, VSG youth and Tropenbos Suriname to discuss the legal personality that needs to be defined to administer land rights

Governance /

In the period of June to October 2022, 65 villages Saamaka villages were informed about the implications of the draft law Collective rights of the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples for the communities. These consultations were part of the governance pillar of the Working-Landscape Programme of Tropenbos Suriname. During these community meetings the communities received information

Between June and November 2022, a round of 65 meetings with 137 Saamaka traditional authorities 640 Saamaka community members were completed by VSG, VSG youth and Tropenbos Suriname to discuss the legal personality that needs to be defined to administer land rights Read More »

Between August 7 to 13, eight Saamaka leaders (four women and four men) travel to Colombia to exchange knowledge and experiences on territorial governance with indigenous and local communities from Colombia and Bolivia

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From August 6 to August 13, three members of the VSG youth (Biza Akienboto, from Botopasi, Samunda Jabini from Nieuw Aurora, Ketura Adjako, from Kajapati), two Saamaka women representatives (Celestina, Alma), captain Stiefen Petrusi, from New Aurora and Hugo Jabini, a Saamaka leader, travelled to Colombia to meet peers from Bolivia and Colombia. This reunion

Between August 7 to 13, eight Saamaka leaders (four women and four men) travel to Colombia to exchange knowledge and experiences on territorial governance with indigenous and local communities from Colombia and Bolivia Read More »