Let’s Go Back Home: Revisiting Indigenous Knowledge
May 22, 2021
“Ker Say Choo Ler-a Khoh May, Pgakenyaw Choo Leu-Ah Pho Ahlee” “A horse draws its strength from its hooves. But humans draw their strength from their children.” Proverb of Karen
Publications
Indigenous Peoples Call for Climate Action Amidst Global Pandemic
October 5, 2020
Indigenous Peoples are concerned by the fact that vital climate negotiations for the planet’s survival have been postponed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. While this may suit some governments,
Climate Justice for Indigenous Women: Urgency and Way Forward
September 2, 2020
This policy brief is the outcome of the researches on ‘Climate and Gender Justice for Indigenous Women’ conducted in four countries namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (Mishkin 2019; Sen
A Briefing Paper: Building the Resiliency of Indigenous Communities on Climate Change Adaptation
December 14, 2018
Resiliency and indigenous peoples have become terms that define each other. Resilience being the ability and capacity to cope and recover from abrupt or unexpected change has been proven and
Global Report Launch: Leave No Woman Behind
July 9, 2021
This global report on Leave No Women Behind (LNWB) has been prepared as part of GCAP’s Faces of Inequality Campaign. It has highlighted the intersectionality of gender-identity of the indigenous
Call for Applications!
May 18, 2021
On June 24th, 2021, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women will hold virtual general discussion on the rights of indigenous women and girls on 79th session of CEDAW.
Briefing Note: Insights of Indigenous Women of Asia on the Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institution
April 27, 2021
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CONSULTANT FOR END OF PROJECT EVALUATION
April 6, 2021
In partnership with Voice Global, AIPP is implementing a project titled “Enabling Indigenous Peoples, particularly women, of Asia to engage in sustainable development process with rights-based approach” in Cambodia, Indonesia,
Call For Application: Capacity Building For Indigenous Peoples On Business And Human Rights (Asia)
November 2, 2021
: : : The Indigenous Peoples Rights International (IPRI), Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), Indigenous Rights Advocacy Center (IRAC),Lawyers Association for Human Rights of Nepalese Indigenous Peoples (LAHURNIP) and Panaghiusa-Philippine
Course Launch: Indigenous Peoples’ Self-government and Democracy Booklet
October 26, 2021
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Asia Indigenous Observor October Edition
October 22, 2021
This month’s Asia Indigenous Observer focuses partly on the stigmatized and neglected subject of mental health. When viewed from the lens of political violence by the carceral State where Indigenous
Asia Indigenous Observor September Edition
September 30, 2021
This month’s edition of Asia Indigenous Observor saw the launch of the HerStory podcast, an online safe space where indigenous women and their allies step into the ring and take
CELEBRATING AND AMPLIFYING HER STORIES: INDIGENOUS WOMEN, ANCESTRAL WISDOM
August 9, 2021
Millions of Indigenous Peoples in Asia live in remote areas in the mountains, hills, plains, river basins, forests, and coastal areas. The homes of Indigenous Peoples overlap with the most
Statement from the Indigenous Peoples’ Major Group
February 23, 2021
Online United Nations Environment Assembly 5.1 Opening Plenary 22 February 2021 Statement read by Mr. Prem Singh Tharu Thank you Chair for this opportunity to speak. Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies
Thailand’s green goals threaten Indigenous forest dwellers
January 25, 2021
Globally, indigenous and local communities own more than half of all land under customary rights, but only have secure legal rights to about 10%, according to AIPP’s partner Rights and
Regional Report of the Partnership between Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact and the UN-REDD Programme
January 12, 2016
Thirteen countries in Asia are preparing to get ready for REDD+. While these countries are moving ahead with REDD+ preparation, the awareness raising and capacity building of rights holders and
Protect the Indigenous Karen to return home safely!
February 12, 2021
The Thai government must immediately step up to uphold the human rights ofthe Karen Indigenous People in Bang Kloi The Karen Indigenous Peoples of Bang Kloi used to live inside
UN Experts Call for Halt to Contentious Tourism Resort in Bangladesh
February 9, 2021
GENEVA (9 February 2021) – UN human rights experts* said today Bangladesh should suspend the construction of a large-scale tourist resort in the Chittagong Hills Tracts because it threatens to
Thailand’s green goals threaten Indigenous forest dwellers
January 25, 2021
Globally, indigenous and local communities own more than half of all land under customary rights, but only have secure legal rights to about 10%, according to AIPP’s partner Rights and
UNDER THE COVER OF COVID : New Laws in Asia Favor Business at the Cost of Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ Land and Territorial Rights
November 16, 2020
The planet is facing an unprecedented global health crisis as a result of COVID-19. As of September 29, over 1 million people have died from the virus. A protracted pandemic
Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP)’s Handbook: Extractive Industries and Free, Prior and Informed Consent of Indigenous
May 22, 2019
The first part of the Handbook gives an overview of extractive industries and mining in Southeast Asia. It reviews national legal frameworks in relation to mining and indigenous peoples, particularly
Radio Program Guide on the UNDRIP
August 6, 2016
Radio has been a popular medium for accessing information for both indigenous and non-indigenous communities living in rural areas in many Asian countries. It is in this context that AIPP
RIGHTS! Updated training manual on the UNDRIP – Volume 2
July 15, 2016
This Training Manual is the second volume in the series of educational and training materials on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) produced by AIPP. Rights! Volume
FAO-MANUAL FOR PROJECT PRACTITIONERS: Free Prior and Informed Consent; an indigenous peoples’ right and a good practice for local communities
February 10, 2016
This Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Manual is designed as a tool for project practitioners (herein referred as project managers) for a broad range of projects and programmes (hereinafter to
Use of the term “Indigenous Peoples”
November 2, 2021
Over the decades, the concept of the term Indigenous Peoples has evolved beyond the original meaning found in dictionaries. We are using the term Indigenous Peoples with capitalised initials to
Asia Indigenous Observer: Leaving No One Behind [August]
August 31, 2021
This month’s Asia Indigenous Observer is all about celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on the 9th of August. From a video message from our Secretary-General to
Briefing Paper: COVID-19 and Online Education of Indigenous Students in Bangladesh
July 30, 2021
There are around 50 different indigenous peoples in Bangladesh with a total estimated population of nearly 4 million. Indigenous peoples in Bangladesh are represented disproportionately among both the poor and
Asia Indigenous Observer: Love For Freedom [July]
July 30, 2021
It’s been a busy time at AIPP with us engaging at HLPF and the EMRIP sessions. Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA), the Diplomacy