Indigenous Day

 
Today marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
 

+United Nations Human Rights chief Navi Pillay urges countries to do more to respect treaties with #indigenous peoples “even when signed or otherwise agreed more than a century ago”: http://sm.ohchr.org/1cPGLja 

 

“Broken treaties must become a thing of the past,” says UN expert James Anaya, calling for #reconciliation. More: http://sm.ohchr.org/1cz5pWs

 

© United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

 

: Broken treaties must become a thing of the past – urges reconciliation:  

Today ! urges countries to respect ALL treaties even if signed 100 years ago:

UN stresses importance of honouring treaties between States & indigenous groups

On Ban Ki-moon calls for participation of indigenous peoples in decision-making at all levels.

New MRG blog: On International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples, Belize groups demand their rights:

The rights of indigenous peoples are being pushed to the margins of development plans.

On this , we call for the promotion & protection of women & girls

Why comes at an important time for advancing the rights of children

rights chief urges States to do more to respect with peoples

सुर्खेत अपडेट: आज श्रावण महिना को १५ गते धर्म…

The 19th commemoration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is today. Events will be held…

peoples in : “We are strangers in our own country” | Amnesty International

India lost 220 languages in last 50 years, survey finds – The Times of India

TODAY: On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we speak to . Stream at .

TODAY: Singing in support of & , we talk to legendary musician & activist

„Two Row delegation at United Nations formal program to honor the Intl Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples“ –

Honouring Indigenous Groups, Rights Chief Urges Respect for Existing Treaties

The Role of Indigenous Communities in Transition to a Green Economy

Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Celebrate by joining webinar on

Happy World Indigenous Peoples Day! Read more about the day here How are you celebrating?

The wonderful Nicolae Gheorghe, Roma human rights activist, prominent academic & long-time friend has died. He made such a difference. http://www.errc.org

‚Traveller leader accuses politicians of „open season on ethnic minorities“‚ in

‚Roma in Hungary: A terrible waste of human potential‘ in

On this , are calling for the promotion and protection of indigenous women & girls:

Peoples: check out events & more information on:

Indigenous Peoples‘ Day – the Perils of Progress:

Enough Project Project: „Sudan: The Economics of Ethnic Cleansing“ says economic imperatives r now driving viol.

Check out this video report highlighting how ’s indigenous groups divided over ruling

Killings of ’s indigenous Indians highlight countries http://farmlandgrab.org   

SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT! In honour of yesterday’s , let us introduce you to the Saik’uz women:

 

 
 
 
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