Pastoralism, Policy & Power (page 3)
CSO statement for International Year of Camelids
In the lead-up to the International Year of Camelids (IYC) in 2024, several civil society organisations (CSOs) – including CELEP – have issued a statement to draw the attention of governments, donors, policymakers, scientists and the private sector to the distinct ecological and cultural aspects that should be considered when striving to support the development […]
Tanzanian Government cancels MEP visit to Maasai in Tanzania
5 Sept 2023: Only 24 hours before three Members of European Parliament (MEPs) were scheduled to fly to Tanzania to look into allegations of human rights violations against Maasai pastoralist communities in Ngorongoro in northern Tanzania, the Government cancelled the visit. See the MEPs’ press release in English and French. The same happened in December […]
Newsletters of Maasai International Solidarity Alliance (MISA)
The Maasai International Solidarity Alliance (MISA) – of which CELEP is a member – is issuing a newsletter to provide updates on what is happening to Maasai communities in the Ngorongoro and Loliondo areas and in other parts of northern Tanzania. These are areas from which the Maasai have been or are being ousted by […]
State violence to Maasai in Tanzania: press release
In a press release on 22 August 2023, “Arbitrary arrests and state violence in Endulen, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania“, the District Councillors from Ngorongoro describe the current violent actions of the Tanzanian Government against the Maasai pastoralists who are being ousted from their land and make several demands to the government. Peaceful demostration in Endulen, […]
CELEP in Maasai International Solidarity Alliance (MISA)
MISA is an international alliance standing in solidarity with the Maasai of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Loliondo in northern Tanzania. It brings together faith-based organisations, human rights organisations, international aid and development organisations as well as researchers. The alliance includes the Africa Europe Faith Justice Network (AEFJN), Agrecol Association for AgriCulture & Ecology, Coalition of […]