Tag: indigenous people
Vatican at UN Forum: Indigenous Youth vital in cultural and environmental...
Archbishop Caccia highlighted the Holy See’s recognition of the contributions made by the forum in addressing Indigenous Peoples' issues
Indigenous leader seeks pope’s support for land protection
The meeting with the pontiff, held before Wednesday’s General Audience, emphasized the critical state of ancestral lands
Uyghurs remember 1990 Baren Uprising over China’s forced abortions
The death toll from the Baren uprising – put down by Chinese troops – ranges from a couple dozen to as many as 3,000
Balancing Indigenous rights and nature conservation in Nepal
It is imperative to prioritize Indigenous peoples’ rights, including self-determination and the strengthening of their traditional knowledge
SPOTLIGHT: Raising a glass to tradition
Connecting today's youth to Indigenous wisdoms through the art of rice winemaking
Life of an Indigenous youth in the city
Our lives as Indigenous youth are a testament to the long history of struggle, strength, and bravery of our ancestors
Cambodia’s environmental code raises concerns among Indigenous communities
"The weaponization of laws to disregard Indigenous peoples' rights to land and self-determination is a global trend"
For mineral-rich Philippines, green metals rush is a balancing act
With demand for metals used in clean energy soaring, Filipino campaigners say mining laws must protect nature and Indigenous lands
Two Khmer Krom activists given prison sentences in Vietnam
“Both were targeted for their advocacy of the rights of the Khmer Krom community and should have never been brought to court"
Vietnamese police track down Montagnards in Thailand
Thai police officers asked the Montagnards to gather in a front yard where two of eight Vietnamese officers
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