"Indigenous Peoples Rights International Welcomes the Right Livelihood Award for Joan Carling", 03 October 2024

...Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI) proudly celebrates the recognition of Joan Carling, our esteemed leader, as a recipient of the 2024 Right Livelihood Award. This honor acknowledges her decades of unwavering commitment to advancing the rights and dignity of Indigenous Peoples worldwide...

Joan Carling's leadership and advocacy have been instrumental in empowering Indigenous communities to defend their rights, protect their lands, and uphold their cultural identities in the face of persistent threats. Her recognition with the Right Livelihood Award amplifies the importance of this struggle and brings international attention to the critical challenges facing Indigenous Peoples...

In response to the award, Joan Carling stated: "This recognition is a tribute to the resilience and strength of Indigenous Peoples around the world. It is a call for greater solidarity and action to protect our rights, our lands, and our futures. I am deeply honored to receive this award, and I dedicate it to the many Indigenous defenders who have given their lives to this cause"...