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La Oroya speaks to Washington
Citizens of polluted city in Peru take their case to US Congress.
In Peru, women confront climate change with traditional gardens
Can ancient knowledge help solve today’s problems? Indigenous women in the Amazon believe that it can—and to prove it, they’re going back to their roots.
Q&A: La Oroya's future
A government decision could mean good news for families in Peru's most polluted town, and for their supporters here in the US. But the struggle to clean up La Oroya is far from over.
La Oroya, Peru: Poisoned town
American-owned Doe Run polluted this small mountain community for more than a decade. Now citizens are joining with Oxfam to hold the company accountable.
A message from Peru's forgotten farmers
At 15,000 feet above sea level, rural food producers battle back against climate change and poverty.
A new law changes the landscape for Peru's indigenous people
Oxfam and partners joined forces to support the consultation law, which gives communities greater decision-making power over their natural resources and economic development.
The right to be consulted
Without effective prior consultation mechanisms, human rights violation continue in the Andean region.
Fighting destiny
A heroine considers her role in re-aligning attitudes in Peru.
Local approach to fighting racism
Start with helping people confront their own attitudes, then change local laws to protect basic rights.
Setting a good example
Jesus Nazareno’s anti-discrimination ordinance is a model for others in the area.
The injustice of racism
How racism and discrimination contribute to poverty for indigenous people in Peru.
Waiting for justice
In Peru, indigenous people are awaiting legislation that would uphold their rights—rights to be consulted about oil, gas, mining, and other economic development projects on their lands.
Now we know
A collaboration between local citizens’ committees and officials in Peru shows how communities can create lasting change by holding governments accountable.
New tool helps communities focus on human rights
A new system will help community members do their own analysis of the effects of foreign investment on human rights.
Rains across Peru destroy crops, small businesses, and thousands of homes
Oxfam partner works to install toilets and distribute hygiene kits to families living in temporary shelters.
In Peru, farmers and shopkeepers wonder how they will begin again after destructive rains
Heavy rainfall in Peru has caused flooding and left widespread damage, including the destruction of homes, crops, and small businesses.
New potential for conflict in Peru’s Amazon
Madre de Dios could be next flashpoint in ongoing confrontation between indigenous communities and foreign oil, gas, and mining companies.
British High Court freezes mine company assets
Monterrico Metals will be required to compensate injured people and their communities if courts in the UK find the company responsible for human rights violations.
Climate change affecting Peru right now
Farmers report changing weather and negative effects on livelihoods.
Peru overturns decrees, starts dialogue
The government of Peru and indigenous citizens to move from conflict to dialogue on land rights and the best way to consult native people as they work to protect their territory and way of life.
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