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…
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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…
Bolivian Indigenous Women Demand Government Action on Environmental Devastation and Health Crisis at UN Forum
New York, April 21, 2026 – At the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII),…
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,…
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…
