Defending the Defenders

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River Defenders Gather Forces in Georgia

This article originally appeared on Open Democracy. This week, activists from across the world are meeting in Tbilisi to share...
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Blood in the Water: Why We Must Defend Water Protectors

A banner at a demonstration at the State Department, Washington, D.C. in 2016 after the murder of Berta Cáceres.Rosarino via...
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Why I Love the Congo River

The Congo River. Berto Saltori, via Flickr Creative Commons I come from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country known...
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Health and Happiness for China’s Rivers in 2017

Stephanie Jensen-Cormier on an abandoned barge that had been used to explore the best spots to build large dams on...
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2016: The Year in Review

The Bargny Coast Water Keepers in Senegal celebrate the Day of Action for Rivers 2016. Bargny Coast Water Keeper What...
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Farewell to International Rivers

At the Rivers for Life meeting in Thailand I have always admired International Rivers for being rooted in the experience...
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Reflections on the US Election

The morning after the election, we woke up sad, confused and scared. The President-elect of the United States ran a...
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Standing Rock: A Rallying Cry in the Global Battle for Rivers

For weeks now, the world’s eyes have been fixed on North Dakota. The epic battle at Standing Rock is North...
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A River Protection Dream Team

International Rivers is pleased to announce that David Gordon and Michael Simon, two brilliant campaigners with unmatched experience in environmental...
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Water/Power Woman of the Year 2016

“It’s not about me. It’s about them.” As she utters these words, you can’t help but admire Phyllis Engefu Ombonyo’s...