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This report is in the Igbo language. In many instances, students had to drop out of school because of illness, or having to take care of a sick loved one. The report was produced by Ugonna Edeani and script written by Chinenye Anichebe and reported by John Chikwere Oguejiofor.
The producer interviewed parents and children with the names, Uju, Confidence,  Aniude Solomon, Sunday Otugo, Chiwendu Ude, Mazi Ejikeme, Chidi Onuorah and Mma Chinemerem.
The Music used is by Shidodo, titled: Nwanne.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

El proceso de negociación entre el gobierno y los pueblos indígenas debe ser libre de amenazas, sobornos, o cualquier manipulación por parte del gobierno en las decisiones de los pobladores.

Describe la importancia de atener la información adecuada de un proyecto previamente, para que los indígenas de la región en cuestión puedan tener un discurso apropiado sobre los cambios que se implicarían.

Explica la importancia de tener toda la información sobre los impactos al medioambiente, a la comunidad y a los pobladores. Se debe dar en manera completa y en el idioma materno para asegurar comprensión total.

Para asegurar que se cumpla con el derecho al consentimiento libre previo e informado se pueden realizar sesiones comunitarias para estar enterados en todo lo que sucede o pueda suceder en el pueblo. Adjunto, se tiene que mantener la supervisión de los proyectos para asegurar que las cosas se realicen como se decidió dentro de las sesiones.

La Declaración de las Naciones Unidas sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas junto con otros instrumentos internacionales reconocen el derecho al consentimiento libre, previo e informado como un derecho de los pueblos indígenas.

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak.
The Covid-19 Pandemic is upon us, and we all need to adhere to all the hygiene protocols.
While it is important to ensure the well-being of our elders in the time of this global pandemic, let us take care of our children too. If this is new for us, imagine the psychological impact it has on our young ones. Take the time to explain it to them, first hand, as opposed to what they see and hear on social media, television and radio.

Guatemala ocupa el primer lugar de América Latina y el sexto del mundo en desnutrición infantil. En este país un 49.8% de los niños sufre desnutrición crónica. ¿Cómo se puede hacer frente a esta situación? En esta cápsula producida por Radio Jolom Konob se invita a tener nuestro propio huerto familiar, cultivar nuestros vegetales y de esta manera asegurar el acceso a alimentos frescos, ricos en nutrientes y libres de sustancias químicas. 

Durante la pandemia de Covid-19, las mujeres han vivido un incremento de las tareas domésticas y de cuidados. De acuerdo con información del Consejo Nacional de Evaluación de la Política de Desarrollo Social (CONEVAL) de México, en 2018 las mujeres dedicaban 22 horas por semana a quehaceres domésticos y 28 horas al cuidado de otras personas, cifras que aumentaron todavía más durante la pandemia. 

El agua es un bien común imprescindible para la vida, sin embargo, muchos pueblos y comunidades Indígenas carecen de acceso a agua limpia y potable. Durante la pandemia por Covid-19, este vital líquido ha resultado aún más importante en la preparación de alimentos y medicinas, el aseo personal y el lavado constante de las manos. No obstante, para millones de personas este servicio es irregular o nulo, afectando principalmente a las mujeres Indígenas, que son las responsables del cuidado de la familia. 

La pandemia de Covid-19 sigue causando estragos a nivel mundial, por lo cual es indispensable que los integrantes de pueblos y comunidades Indígenas continuemos cuidándonos, especialmente frente al desarrollo de nuevas variantes de esta enfermedad respiratoria. Una de las formas de cuidarnos es alimentándonos sanamente. ¿Sabes cómo hacerlo? 

Por el Derecho al Consentimiento Libre, Previo e Informado, los gobiernos tienen que mantener a las comunidades indígenas informadas sobre cualquier proyecto que quieran desarrollar en sus tierras y escuchar sus opiniones antes de realizarlo.

El Estado debe obtener el consentimiento libre, previo e informado antes de aprobar cualquier proyecto de desarrollo que afecte las tierras y recursos de los pueblos indígenas.

According to the World Health Organization, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause diseases ranging from the common cold to more serious diseases. Covid -19 is a type of coronavirus that now affects more than 162 countries out of 195.
This outbreak is serious! And in this program you can find more information and ways to prevent the spread. Listen, download and share for free.
Voices: Shobha Sunuwar and Uttam Kumar Sunuwar
Image: Washing Hands
Music
"Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission.
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This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak.
While countries all over the world are on lockdown, and panic is the order of the day, this is a time when Indigenous Peoples around the world are encouraged to stay calm, and be strong, in the face of severe adversity.
What is most important to note, is that our elderly are the most vulnerable. We need to take extra precaution to save the lives of the ones who are dear to us, and the ones who have shown us the way to go, who have guided our feet on the path that we all walk.

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak.
The Covid-19 Pandemic is upon us, and we all need to adhere to all the hygiene protocols.
While it is important to ensure the well-being of our elders in the time of this global pandemic, let us take care of our children too. If this is new for us, imagine the psychological impact it has on our young ones. Take the time to explain it to them, first hand, as opposed to what they see and hear on social media, television and radio.

This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak.
While countries all over the world are on lockdown, and panic is the order of the day, this is a time when Indigenous Peoples around the world are encouraged to stay calm, and be strong, in the face of severe adversity.
What is most important to note, is that our elderly are the most vulnerable. We need to take extra precaution to save the lives of the ones who are dear to us, and the ones who have shown us the way to go, who have guided our feet on the path that we all walk.

Covid-19 Public Service Announcements by Indigenous Community Radio Network.
This is a public service announcement about the coronavirus or Covid-19 disease outbreak.
According to the World Health Organisation, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses. Covid -19 is a type of coronavirus that is now affecting over 162 countries out of 195.
These public service announcement are provided courtesy of Indigenous Community Radio Network.

After months of clinical trials by many companies in different countries, several vaccines, which are 94-95% effective, have finally been approved and are now making their way to hospitals, clinics and doctors rooms. Successful trials of the vaccines have taken place with medical professionals and the elderly. Vaccines against COVID-19 will be available to us soon.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar
Voice and Translation: Uttam Kumar Sunuwar