Tag: indigenous people
Anti-mining activists killed in alarming numbers under Duterte
What has also continued – despite the killing of environmental defenders like Chad – is the advocacy work of environmental defenders
Voices of faith | Indigenous Peoples in Asia: Jarai
For us Jarai people, the ancestral territory is very important because it is the main source of our sustainability.
Philippine diocese leads legal challenge against Oceanagold mining agreement renewal
"This renewal is illegal because it did not go through proper and prior consultation. No new environmental impact assessment was conducted"
SPOTLIGHT: Cry Me a River
Indigenous livelihoods swim against flow of hydropower interests in Hà Giang, Vietnam
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
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