Deforestation An Attack on The Human Rights Of Forest Peoples
The European Commission must recognise deforestation is not only about the environment but human rights, especially for indigenous peoples.
COVID-19 AND HUMANITY: HUMAN RIGHTS IN PERIL
“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
Flash Update on COVID-19: Lessons learned from IPs in Asia
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
COVID-19 and Humanity: Flash Update on IPs in Asia
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
Thailand: Learning and understanding living in harmony with nature from Karen knowledge holders in the Karen language
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
Thailand: Bones found in Kaeng Krachan confirmed to be missing Karen activist
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
Philippines: Lumad women, their inter-generational struggle for self-determination
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
Malaysia: Orang Asli regain access to ancestral land at Gua Musang
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
Advancing the respect and recognition of Indigenous Knowledge and Peoples of Asia (IKAPA)
Community Based Monitoring and Information System (CBMIS) and Mapping Community-based monitoring and information system (CBMIS) is not a new practice in global movement for Indigenous Peoples’ rights. For indigenous communities,
Cambodia: Court upholds Kem Ley killer’s ‘unfair’ conviction
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
Cambodia: Mekong River Commission urged to settle dam issues
Twenty civil society organisations in Cambodia have called on the Mekong River Commission to delay a regional forum to discuss the building of the Pak Lay hydropower dam in Laos.
Philippines: Ifugao environmental activist shot dead
Ricardo Pugong Mayumi of the Ifugao Peasant Movement has been leading the opposition to Quadriver Mini Hydro Dam of the Sta Clara Power Corporation in his native Tinoc town in
Setting Indigenous Standards for the Aluminum Industry
The Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum to the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) was formally established over the weekend in Kuantan, Pahang. The Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a standards-setting and certification organization