Killed, dismembered and scattered: the Honduran father and son who made a stand against illegal loggingThe brutal murders of environmental defenders Juan Bautista Silva and his son exemplify the extreme violence faced by activists in Honduras.
Almost 200 people killed last year trying to defend the environment, report findsEnvironmental defenders are frequently targeted, with 196 killed last year, primarily in Colombia, revealing a growing violence against those protecting ecosystems.
Nearly 200 environmentalists killed in 2023 globally DW 09/10/2024Colombia had the highest number of killings of environmental activists in 2023, indicating severe threats to their safety.
Almost 200 people killed last year trying to defend the environment, report findsEnvironmental defenders are frequently targeted, with 196 killed last year, primarily in Colombia, revealing a growing violence against those protecting ecosystems.
Nearly 200 environmentalists killed in 2023 globally DW 09/10/2024Colombia had the highest number of killings of environmental activists in 2023, indicating severe threats to their safety.