“We want our fundamental human rights and our right to development to be respected,” said Hipólito Acevei.

Acevei, who is the president of the Federation for Indigenous Peoples’ Self-Determination of Paraguay, has spent a lifetime fighting to improve the living conditions of indigenous peoples in the South American country.

“Indigenous peoples in Paraguay face many obstacles to the enjoyment of their human rights, including poverty, discrimination, deforestation, disputes over land ownership, and a lack of social security protection.” Read More