A sacred Indigenous geoglyph in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert was damaged during border wall construction, prompting outrage from Indigenous leaders, archaeologists, and environmental advocates concerned about irreversible spiritual and cultural loss.
Africa
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025
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TWH commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance, 2025, acknowledging the disproportionate violence against the trans community.
Europe
Chilean retiree returns a piece of history to the Acropolis
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Enrico Tosti-Croce’s father took a piece of marble from the Parthenon in the 1930s and brought it with him to Chile. Nearly a century later, Enrico has returned the stone – and discovered it is part of an even older structure.
Culture
Pachamama Endures: From Ancient Andes to Modern Bolivia
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Pachamama, the Andean Earth Mother, remains central to Indigenous tradition, honored with August rituals of offerings, fire, and libations. From sacred mountains to political debates, she embodies the enduring bond between land, spirit, and community across the Andes. Devotees celebrated her feast day last week.
Indigenous Land
“The Amazon cannot be defended without Indigenous women:” Five Thousand Women Gather to Demand Healing the Earth
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More than 5,000 Indigenous women gathered in Brasília to defend their rights, protect ancestral lands, and resist environmental rollbacks and uniting across ecological biomes in song, strategy, and strength for the healing of the Earth.
Indigenous Land
Indigenous Environmental Leadership Gains Recognition Despite Ongoing Struggles
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Indigenous communities are gaining recognition for their vital role in environmental stewardship, yet still face systemic barriers. Recent international developments highlight both progress and persistent challenges in securing land rights, cultural autonomy, and protection from exploitation and climate threats.