World’s Indigenous Peoples Day Q&A: Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu, Founder of Land Rights Defenders
Last month, Land Rights Defenders, a nonprofit protecting Indigenous land rights around the globe, launched “Art Meets Activism,” an Indiegogo campaign that fuses art and activism to amplify the voices of those facing forced displacement and land grabs.
The campaign aims to raise awareness of the loss of ancestral land among Indigenous communities worldwide through artworks created by community members directly affected by land loss.
Money raised through the will be allocated to providing legal support to communities facing land grabs, educating communities on land rights law, lobbying for reforms to protect Indigenous lands, and raising global awareness about the destructive nature of forced displacement.
Nana Kwesi Osei Bonsu, the founder of Land Rights Defenders and advocate for Indigenous rights, has been at the forefront of the campaign. Originally from Ghana, Bonsu spoke before the United Nations about land rights and displacement. His vision for “Art Meets Activism” is rooted in the belief that art can serve as a powerful catalyst for change, bridging the gap between communities and policymakers.
