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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Message from AIPP on COVID-19
On behalf of Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact, I want to express that our deepest thoughts are with everyone who is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and everyone working tirelessly to …
Thailand: Koh-ee Mee, the centenarian indigenous Karen leader of the Kaeng Krachan forest, passes away
Kittisak Rattanakrajangsri, chairperson of Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact, sends his condolences to the family and community members of Koh-ee Mee who passed away today. Koh-ee Mee is an indigenous Karen leader of the Kaeng Krachan forest who fought a legal battle to claim their right to live in their own land.
Kittisak challenges the indigenous youth to continue the fight that Koh-ee Mee has started.