20-04-2016 00:00
Human rights defenders and land-grabbing issues

Over the past few years, foreign investment in agricultural land in third countries, which involves large-scale land acquisition, has put at risk the land use rights of local populations and their right to food. Repression of human rights defenders who voice concerns about the issue is also a common practice in some countries. Speakers from Oxfam, Colombia, Honduras and Libera will address these issues during the hearing and Members will have the opportunity to put forward questions.