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 policy brief is the outcome of the researches on ‘Climate and Gender Justice for Indigenous Women’ conducted in four countries namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar
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
In varying degrees, climate change is defnitely and irreversibly affecting ways of life and survival of people globally that it is a major focus and
One Billion Rising activists are calling for RISING GARDENS, a global grassroots call for revival, restoration, and transformation, making the connection between violence against women
“The UN pointed out exacerbated maternal mortality and morbidity, increased rates of adolescent pregnancies, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases for women during COVID-19. It is
We, the indigenous women of Nepal have come up with this position paper on indigenous women’s land rights in order to develop common understanding on
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
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
It was on the 10th of December 1948 that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted and hence forth this day has been observed
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
An Indigenous expert, the FPIC & Rights Forum, NEFIN-Lamjung, and LAHURNIP jointly carried out field work in Dhamil Kuwa and Archalbot in Lamjung among non-Indigenous
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
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
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
Indigenous peoples across South and Southeast Asia depend fully and partly on shifting cultivation for their livelihood and food security. 2/3 of the estimated 370
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
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
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
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 first part of the Handbook gives an overview of extractive industries and mining in Southeast Asia. It reviews national legal frameworks in relation to
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
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
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
“The UN pointed out exacerbated maternal mortality and morbidity, increased rates of adolescent pregnancies, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases for women during COVID-19. It is
The Indigenous Peoples of Asia are high up in the list of targets and victims of human rights violations. Killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrest and
We, the indigenous women of Nepal have come up with this position paper on indigenous women’s land rights in order to develop common understanding on
Mokokchung has so far been able to sustain the status of a COVID-19 free district and it is gearing up to control community spread of