“AIPP has been observing the situation in Asia and the trend indicates that stringent measures put in place by governments in the last few months has not been effectively used to put their house in order to deal with the impact of the cycle of the pandemic curve that is likely to continue for some …
The situation is challenging, but it is important for us not to react in a fearful way so that our measures are humane and responsive to the new challenges. “When rituals or spiritual ceremonies are performed to enforce village lockdowns, it is not to invoke fear but to call forth our spiritual conviction and courage …
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As though COVID-19 is not harsh enough, we are also displaying the darker side of human society. Indigenous Peoples are battling against racial discrimination, criminalization and stereotyping and COVID makes it worse. “Our battle is multi-fold and we will find the solution to COVID-19 soon but not to our humanity”, said Gam A. Shimray, Secretary …
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Language is not only a tool for communication but also the identity of Indigenous Peoples which represents who we are and our distinct relationship with land, territories and resources. Most of the Indigenous Communities have oral traditions. Therefore, language is the key medium through which Indigenous Knowledge holders transmit knowledge and innovations relating to natural …
At 13.00 today, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) held a press conference to reveal that DNA tests have confirmed that bones found in Kaeng Krachan Dam are those of the missing Karen environmental activist and community rights defender Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen, who disappeared in 2014. A search of the area under the Kaeng Krachan …
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Like other women of society, the Lumad women have taken various roles in their society. From farming to raising children while their husbands go hunting, they have also taken a wider role of being the voice of their communities. Such role is not new in the indigenous peoples’ communities, as they …
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V AnbalaganFree Malaysia Today | 30 June 2019 The Temiar Orang Asli in 10 settlements at Pos Simpor, Gua Musang, have scored a major victory against a company for encroaching into their ancestral land. The High Court in Kota Bharu today struck out the statement of claim by M7 Plantation Bhd and an injunction against …
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The lawyer of Oeut Ang, the man convicted of killing popular activist Kem Ley in 2016, told The Post on Sunday that he considered the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold his client’s whole-life prison sentence as “unfair”. The ruling was delivered on Friday. Oeut Ang, who after his arrest gave police the name Choub Samlab …
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