Huge congratulations to our partner @SavetheSepik and @Jubilee_AU! Last week they lodged an important human rights complaint on behalf of over 2,600 Indigenous people along PNG's Sepik River over PanAust's proposed Frieda River Mine. More below! #SavetheSepik

A message to Papua New Guineans from the clan and spiritual leaders of 51 Haus Tambarans along the Sepik river.

A message to Papua New Guineans from the clan and spiritual leaders of 51 Haus Tambarans along the Sepik river.

This is the voice of the people, we wonder who's voices the MP's are echoing! Save The Sepik nature The Nature Conservancy WWF National Geographic the extractive industry is the most destructive in the world.

.Save The Sepik by signing the petition savethesepik.org/take-action-4-…

"Millions of Sepiks, from ancient times to date have valued the river as an abundant food source. It’s demise for temporary monetary gain, will no doubt be one of the biggest disasters of this generation". -His Excellency Max H Rai PNG United Nations Ambassador Save The Sepik

The Sepik River Basin in Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse places on earth. Join me in standing with Save The Sepik in calling for the 'Amazon of the Asia Pacific' to be protected from mining #SaveTheSepik #BanFriedaRiverMine savethesepik.org/take-action-4-…

The Sepik River Basin in Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse places on earth. Join me in standing with Save The Sepik in calling for the 'Amazon of the Asia Pacific' to be protected from mining #SaveTheSepik #BanFriedaRiverMine savethesepik.org/take-action-4-…

Our Human Rights Watch World Report has just been released and features a chapter on the major human rights developments in 2021 in #PNG. Sadly, attacks on women and girls rights feature prominently! As does #COVID19 and threats to land and #environmental rights. hrw.org/world-report/2…

"The Sepik people do not just see a river but a being which defines a cultural identity and sustains the life of the people,"- Emmanuel Peni, Project Sepik Coordinator elaw.org/indigenous-com…

"The Sepik people do not just see a river but a being which defines a cultural identity and sustains the life of the people,"- Emmanuel Peni, Project Sepik Coordinator elaw.org/indigenous-com…

#13 Named after its home island, the New Guinea crocodile can grow to 3.5m, particularly in the Sepik river - where it's central to the culture of many communities, who pay their respects to this iconic predator with an annual 3-day crocodile festival. wwf.panda.org/discover/our_f…

The Sepik River Basin in Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse places on earth. Join me in standing with Save The Sepik in calling for the 'Amazon of the Asia Pacific' to be protected from mining #SaveTheSepik #BanFriedaRiverMine savethesepik.org/take-action-4-…

The Sepik and its people, inseparable. PC: Andy Lewis #savethesepik #banfriedamine

Just posted a photo @ East Sepik Province instagram.com/p/Cb1cV5Fh_Gp/…

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