The Unwavering Echo of Asur Voices: A Mobile Radio Initiative Ignites Cultural Revival and Resistance in Jharkhand
In the verdant, undulating hills of Netarhat, Jharkhand, a region where the vibrant red earth signifies both ancestral heritage and…
Indigenous Rights & Native Peoples
UN Hearing Highlights Systemic Criminalization of Indigenous Rights Defenders
A crucial event held on the sidelines of the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues has…
The 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Addresses Critical Health Challenges Amidst Conflict and Systemic Neglect
From April 20 to May 1, 2026, the global community convened for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent…
Guardians of Tradition: Indigenous Youth Forge Futures Through Ancestral Knowledge
Across the globe, a powerful wave of cultural revitalization is being led by Indigenous youth, who are ingeniously weaving ancestral…
The Unfulfilled Promise: Indigenous Peoples Demand Direct Access to Climate Finance for True Climate Justice
The global response to the escalating climate crisis is fundamentally flawed, according to Indigenous leaders and advocates, who argue that…
Indigenous Youth Voice Urgent Concerns at UN Forum on Land Rights and Inclusion
New York – April 23, 2026 – At the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Samuel…
Guatemalan Indigenous Journalists Face Perilous Path to Truth on World Press Freedom Day
On World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3rd, the fundamental right to a free and independent 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…
How Indigenous and Quilombola Peoples Are Reshaping the Future of Transition Minerals in Brazil
The global push for minerals essential to the green energy transition, such as lithium, is increasingly intersecting with the ancestral…
Keepers of the Earth Fund Marks a Decade of Empowering Indigenous Peoples Worldwide
In 2026, the Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) commemorates its tenth significant funding cycle, a milestone underscoring a decade…
