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Environmentalists in danger

2025• 1 minPG

Synopsis

In 2023, an estimated 196 land and environmental defenders were killed, with 85% of these deaths occurring in Latin America.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • See how environmentalists risk their lives in the Amazon.
  • Meet activists fighting against illegal logging.
  • Find out the shocking statistics on defender killings.

Did You Know

  • In 2023, an estimated 196 land and environmental defenders were killed.
  • 85% of killings of environmental defenders occurred in Latin America.
  • The murder rate is particularly high in the Amazon rainforest region.
  • Activists are often targeted by illegal loggers and large companies.

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Environmental activismHuman rights advocacyLatin American issues
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many land and environmental defenders were killed in 2023?

An estimated 196 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2023.

What percentage of killings of environmental defenders occurred in Latin America?

85% of the killings of environmental defenders occurred in Latin America.

Which region has a high murder rate for environmental activists?

The murder rate is especially high in the Amazon rainforest region.

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