Our priorities
Our priorities include several strategic topics: Udege people and the Bikin river, Indigenous peoples in the Arctic, Indigenous Peoples and Environment, Indigenous solidarity, Human rights advocacy, Financial sustainability of indigenous communities Udege people and the Bikin river Udege language revitalization Preservation of Udege culture…
Our programs
In cooperation with its partners, the Batani foundation develops today several strategic programs that help indigenous peoples of the Russian Federation to promote their human rights agenda, spread information about violations of their rights on lands, resources, and self-determination, and exchange experience with other…
Projects we support
Indigenous Russia information agency This is an independent media outlet of indigenous peoples of the Russian North, Siberia and the Far East. Batani foundation supports this project by providing funds and technical advice. Indigenous Tube channel This is a Russian YouTube channel that organizes…
Russia’s indigenous peoples are in the crosshairs of COVID-19
In recent weeks, COVID-19 cases in Russia have surged. On October 21, Russian officials announced a record daily death toll of 317, but ruled out a strict lockdown. The pandemic has laid bare and exacerbated the inequalities of societies the world over, and Russia is no exception. Now…
Learn MoreChristmas Day brings final end to Barents region’s largest air polluter
Tens of thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide and other hazardous gases from the chimneys have annually been emitted from Nornickel’s factory in the town with the same name as the metal produced. Damage to health, environment and cross-border relations with Norway have made…
Learn MoreThe burning scar: Inside the destruction of Asia’s last rainforests
A Korean palm oil giant has been buying up swathes of Asia’s largest remaining rainforests. A visual investigation published today suggests fires have been deliberately set on the land. Petrus Kinggo walks through the thick lowland rainforest in the Boven Digoel Regency. “This is…
Learn MoreAborigen Forum response to the “Development strategy for the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation and ensuring national security through 2035”
Aborigen Forum is an informal alliance of independent experts, activists, leaders, and community organizations representing indigenous peoples of the North, Siberia, and the Far East. Aborigen Forum expresses extreme concern about the approval of the Arctic zone development strategy through 2035, which, in essence,…
Learn MoreRecord number of Native American women elected to Congress
Democrats Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids retain their House seats and are joined by Republican Yvette Herrell The 117th Congress will have a record number of Native American women after voters elected three to the House of Representatives. Democrats Deb Haaland, a Laguna Pueblo member representing…
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