The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ordered Ecuador to stop oil drilling in the territories of uncontacted Indigenous peoples. The court directed Ecuador to honor a 2023 referendum where citizens voted to stop oil operations in Yasuni National Park.
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The ruling impacts the Tagaeri, Taromenane, and Dugakaeri groups, as well as recently contacted Waorani communities who share territories with them.
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h/t: Inside Climate News
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Daniel Cabrera, a third-grader in the Philippines, was photographed doing his homework on a street corner because he had nowhere else to go. The image was captured by Joyce Torrefranca, a student in Mandaue City, who posted it to Facebook in 2015.
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After the image gained attention, a local news station identified Daniel and his family situation. His mother, Christina, a widow, worked at a nearby restaurant, earning about $1.77 per day. The family had lost their home in a fire and were temporarily living at the restaurant where Christina worked.
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Inspired by Daniel's determination to learn, a local politician offered him a scholarship, and his mother received grants to start her own business.
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h/t: BBC
Photo: Joyce Torrefranca / Facebook
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