Maya Poptí’ Leader Demands Health Equity and End to Criminalization of Indigenous Rights Defenders at UN Permanent Forum
NEW YORK – April 21, 2026 – At the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII…
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The Fatal Encounter: When Mental Health Calls End in Tragedy
When Alex LaMorie, a 25-year-old man with autism, sought help from Howard County Police during a mental health crisis on…
The 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to Focus on Indigenous Peoples’ Health in the Context of Conflict
The United Nations Headquarters in New York will host the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous…
The Fatal Shooting of Alex LaMorie Highlights Systemic Failures in Mental Health Crisis Response
The tragic death of 25-year-old Alex LaMorie, a Columbia man with autism, after he called Howard County Police for assistance…
The 26th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to Convene in New York, Focusing on Health in Conflict Zones
The United Nations Headquarters in New York will serve as the venue for the 26th session of the United Nations…
The Critical Impact of Humanitarian Aid Cuts on Refugee Women and Girls in Kenya: A Growing Crisis in Mental Health and Well-being
Nairobi, Kenya – March 4, 2026 – A severe reduction in humanitarian aid from major international donors, including the United…
Revitalizing Indigenous Women’s Health: Youth Fellows Preserve Ancestral Knowledge
Before the advent of modern medical paradigms, Indigenous Peoples across the globe cultivated sophisticated systems of health and healing. These…
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues to Convene 25th Session Amidst Critical Health and Conflict Discussions
New York, NY – From April 20 to May 1, 2026, the United Nations Headquarters in New York will host…
Revitalizing Ancestral Wisdom: Indigenous Youth Champions Transform Maternal Health and Cultural Preservation
Before the advent of modern Western medicine established its definitive standards for health, well-being, and healing, Indigenous Peoples across the…
The Unseen Scars: Refugee Women in Kenya Bear the Brunt of Aid Cuts, Mental Health Support Becomes a Critical Lifeline
March 4, 2026 By HIAS Staff Drastic reductions in humanitarian aid from major global donors, including the United States and…
