In Memoriam: Honoring Indigenous Resilience and Self-Determination
Cultural Survival, a venerable organization dedicated to advocating for Indigenous Peoples’ rights and supporting their self-determination, cultures, and political resilience,…
Indigenous Rights & Native Peoples
UN Hearing Highlights Systemic Criminalization of Indigenous Rights Defenders
A critical forum held on the sidelines of the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has…
The Echo of Resilience: Asur Adivasi Mobile Radio Amplifies Indigenous Voices Against Extraction and Displacement in Jharkhand
In the verdant, mist-shrouded hills of Netarhat, Jharkhand, a region historically rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, a powerful…
Remarks on the Rights of Disabled Indigenous People for the 25th Session of the UNPFII
The 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), held on April 24, 2026, became a…
The 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Addresses Health in Conflict and Beyond
New York, NY – From April 20 to May 1, 2026, the United Nations Headquarters in New York City served…
Guardians of Mukumlung: Limbu People’s Fight for Sacred Land Against Development in Nepal
The global observance of Earth Day serves as a vital reminder of our collective responsibility towards environmental stewardship, climate conservation,…
Indigenous Youth Advocate Addresses UN Forum on Botswana’s Human Rights Commitments and Gaps
New York – April 23, 2026 – Samuel Stanley, Chairperson of the Indigenous Ink Network and Director of the Indigenous…
Indigenous Journalists in Guatemala Face Perilous Conditions, Undermining Press Freedom
May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day, a global observance underscoring the fundamental right to freedom of the press, recognized…
Cultural Survival Calls for Action to Protect Indigenous Defenders in New “Defending the Land, Paying with Life” Report
On March 10, 2026, Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization Cultural Survival released its annual “In Memoriam” report, meticulously documenting the tragic…
The 25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Confronts Environmental Devastation and Indigenous Rights Violations in Bolivia
New York – A powerful plea for the Bolivian government to address the environmental and health crises facing its indigenous…
