Indigenous Women’s Legal Awareness Group (INWOLAG)

In Nepal, the professional Women behind the Indigenous Women Legal Awareness Group are advocating against the Tanahu Hydropower project by engaging financiers’ accountability mechanisms, strengthening community capacity, and providing legal support to affected indigenous Women. The company behind the project, Tanahu Hydropower Limited, has yet to respect FPIC – despite the risks of harmful impact on indigenous lands and livelihoods.

Country

Nepal

Project

Tanahu Hydroelectric dam

Region

Asia

Sector focus

Energy - fossil fuels

Type of financier

Financier

ADB | EIB | Japan International Cooperation agency

Violations/Impact

FPIC & Indigenous Peoples’ rights | Loss of livelihoods / Food insecurity / Increased cost of living

Impacted Communities

Indigenous Peoples