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
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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
SDGs And Indigenous Women: Case Studies And Lessons Learned From Cambodia And The Philippines
December 10, 2021
How do Indigenous women relate to SDGs? The document demonstrates the case study from Cambodia and The Philippines as the lessons learned and recommendations to mainstream SDGs for Indigenous women.
Fact Sheet: Violence Against Indigenous Women And Girls In Bangladesh
November 26, 2021
Indigenous women and girls frequently experience violence in Bangladesh. A report published by Bangladesh Indigenous Women Network (BIWN) found that from January to June in the year 2021, 37 indigenous
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.
Asia Indigenous Observor December Edition
January 5, 2022
AIPP conducted a webinar on “Building credible evidences for effective advocacy; Launch of Bangladesh human rights situation report and ground reporting from IP Youths” on the occasion of International Human
Fact Sheet: Ethnic Women and Water Government in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR
December 3, 2021
Lao PDR’s rapidly growing hydropower sector provides an opportunity to integrate principles of sustainability and gender equality in all infrastructure and energy development processes. Our member in Laos has published
Asia Indigenous Observor November Edition
November 30, 2021
As we prepare to bid another year adieu, the year brought with it a year of eventful developments, challenges both old and new, and how Indigenous Peoples proved yet again
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
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
Training Manual for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities on the Convention on Biological Diversity
January 6, 2022
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) published the “Training Manual for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities on the Convention on Biological Diversity” on 10 December 2021. The
Looking Back and Looking Forward: Orang Asli Self-Governance and Democracy
December 17, 2021
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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
AIPP Annual Report 2020
December 17, 2021
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SDGs And Indigenous Women: Case Studies And Lessons Learned From Cambodia And The Philippines
December 10, 2021
How do Indigenous women relate to SDGs? The document demonstrates the case study from Cambodia and The Philippines as the lessons learned and recommendations to mainstream SDGs for Indigenous women.
Fact Sheet: Ethnic Women and Water Government in Khammouane Province, Lao PDR
December 3, 2021
Lao PDR’s rapidly growing hydropower sector provides an opportunity to integrate principles of sustainability and gender equality in all infrastructure and energy development processes. Our member in Laos has published
Fact Sheet: Violence Against Indigenous Women And Girls In Bangladesh
November 26, 2021
Indigenous women and girls frequently experience violence in Bangladesh. A report published by Bangladesh Indigenous Women Network (BIWN) found that from January to June in the year 2021, 37 indigenous