UN Hearing Highlights Systemic Criminalization of Indigenous Rights Defenders
A critical United Nations event, held on the sidelines of the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous…
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The Asur Adivasi Mobile Radio: Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Jharkhand’s Shadow of Extraction
In the verdant, undulating landscape of Netarhat, Jharkhand, a region where the earth’s bounty often invites industrial exploitation, a powerful…
Remarks on the Rights of Disabled Indigenous People
Jen Deerinwater, Founding Executive Director, Crushing Colonialism, delivered powerful remarks at the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum…
25th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Addresses Critical Health Concerns Amidst Global Challenges
The 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) convened from April 20 to May 1,…
The Yakthung People’s Fight to Preserve Mukumlung: Indigenous Rights and Environmental Stewardship Under Threat
Earth Day, a global observance dedicated to environmental consciousness, climate action, and the appreciation of the natural world, often serves…
Botswana’s Indigenous Youth Advocate Highlights Gaps in Youth Policy and Land Rights at UN Forum
New York – April 23, 2026 – Samuel Stanley, Chairperson of the Indigenous Ink Network and Director of the Indigenous…
The Perilous Pursuit of Truth: Indigenous Journalists in Guatemala Face Unprecedented Risks
By Cesar Gomez (Maya Pocomam, CS Staff) May 3 marks World Press Freedom Day, a global observance dedicated to recognizing…
Argentina’s Glacier Law Reform: A Setback for Environmental Protection and Indigenous Rights
By Clemente Flores and Soledad Sede Argentina’s recent reform of its Glacier Law, approved by the National Congress, represents a…
Cultural Survival Calls for Action to Protect Indigenous Defenders in New “Defending the Land, Paying with Life” Report
Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization Cultural Survival has issued a stark call to action, urging governments, corporations, and international bodies to…
Indigenous Women Leaders Urge Bolivian Government to Address 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…
