In Defense of Life: Land, Territory and Environmental Defenders at Risk

In January of this year, the renowned human rights defender Isidro Baldenegro Lopez was murdered while visiting his family in the state of Chihuahua. In 2005, Isidro had received the Goldman Prize for his non-violent campaign against illegal logging in the forests of the region. His case once again attracted international attenti0n to Mexico and highlighted the risks faced by people defending land, territory, and environment