#land-rights

#land-rights

Sawsan al-Jadba describes her lost land as a deep wound in her chest, a nightmare she never imagined living through. Despite the destruction, she is determined to stay put with her daughters and grandchildren, cultivating her remaining plot again despite limited resources.

On the summer solstice, a place known by many names brought us together. Referred to as Chuk Shon, Sentinel Peak, 'A' Mountain, or the birthplace of Tucson, this land is one of the only remaining areas where the expansive open desert west of Tucson, AZ, meets the Santa Cruz River. Essential to all life and continuously inhabited by humans for over 4,000 years, this place has been central to many, namely the Tohono O'odham.

Our town is supposed to be well developed because we have oil. We are supposed to be the heartbeat of Nigeria,' she says. They have taken so much from us and given us nothing in return.' Photograph: Etinosa Yvonne/ActionAid The land defender Chan Kimcheng lives in Trapeang Pris, in Koh Kong province, which she says was once home to nearly 50 freshwater ponds.

The people of Kau do not want any kind of development down in Punaluu. We would love to keep the place country, free from development.