International Day For The Elimination of Discrimination 2026
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed each year on 21 March, marks the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, when police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire on a peaceful demonstration against apartheid pass laws, killing 69 people and injuring many more. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, the day serves as a global call to confront racism, promote equality, and protect human dignity.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Music: "Whispers" by Ziibiwan, used with permission.
WCIP: Les Malazer on His Role at The UN and the Steps Taken to Organize an Indigenous Facilitator Before WCIP 2015
Les Malazer, the Indigenous Co-advisor to the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in September 2015 discusses the preparation in the run up to the WCIP.
Les Malezer On The Expert Mechanism's Role In The Human Rights Council
Les Malezer, of the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples, discusses the origins and goals of the expert mechanism and it's importance to the rights of Indigenous Peoples around the world.
Nina Cass On Madala's Work With College - Bound Indigenous Youth
Nina Cass, of New South Wales, Australia, discusses her work with Madala, a youth organization that helps Indigenous young people go to school as well as the issues facing the Indigenous Peoples in Australia such as the promotion of culture, relocation, discrimination, suicide, etc. and how she can help in her role.
UNSR: Indigenous Peoples Were Not Consulted on the TPP
UN Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli Corpuz discusses the international trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership which is being negotiated by Canada,The United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. She confirms that Indigenous Peoples must be consulted before these deals are negotiated.
Sámi Fishing Rights Recognized By Highest Court
The Sámi have a long tradition of salmon fishing. Recently, a high court in Finland ruled in favor of salmon fishing as part of Sámi culture. Aslat Holmberg from the Sámi Council tells us about the significance of the ruling.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Voice : Aslat Holmberg (Sámi)
Music: "LIBRES Y VIVAS" by MARE ADVETENCIA, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
Sámi Fishing Rights Recognized By Highest Court
The Sámi have a long tradition of Salmon fishing. Recently, a high court in Finland ruled in favor of Salmon fishing as part of Sámi culture.
Aslat Holmberg from the Sámi Council tells us about the significance of the ruling.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Voice : Aslat Holmberg (Sámi)
Music: "LIBRES Y VIVAS" by MARE ADVETENCIA, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
The experience of being Indigenous and transgender brings about a variety of unique intersectional challenges. Growing up in Tana (Deanu), Sápmi land, Levi Sørum (Sámi) lived most of his life rooted in Sámi culture and language. He says he feels fortunate to have attended Sámi kindergarten and one year of Sámi elementary school, in light of Norway’s history of attempting to erase Sámi culture. Besides being Sámi, Sørum is a transgender man – although he considers the term transgender more of a physical description than an identity.
Produced by Camilla Lindschouw