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When Defending The Land Puts Your Own Life At Risk

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Activism Under Threat: A Struggle for Justice

This chapter explores the perilous journey of environmental activists in Colombia and the Philippines, focusing on their personal sacrifices and the threats they face due to pro-mining governmental policies. It highlights the violent repression of activists, especially in the Philippines, and the implications of recent laws that target their advocacy, all while emphasizing the resilience sparked by the pandemic's social disruptions.

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