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UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2017, 16th Session
Week 1

Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Kumar/Sunuwar) asks Joan Carling, longtime advocate for Indigenous rights and former expert member to the UNPFII, how she assesses the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Asia.

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"Remember Your Children," by Salidummay
Music from a seashell, recorded at the opening ceremony of the 16th UNPFII

Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan) reflects with Dr. Wilton Littlechild, Grand Chief for Treaty Six First Nations, on the first 10 years of progress and setbacks in implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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"Kawär Tin Nene'y" by K'oxomal Winaqil

Alvaro Pop, Presidente de la desima quinta sesión del Foro Permanente de Naciones Unidas para Cuestiones Indigenas dió inicio a esta sesión en Nueva York.

Producido por Rosy Gonzalez, delegada de Cultural Survival a las Naciones Unidas

Anselmo Xunic, Kaya Kaqchikel de Guatemala,acompañado de representantes de Nepal y Venezuela, presentan el nuevo Caucus de Información y Comunicación Indígena ante el Foro Permanente para Cuestiones Indígenas de Naciones Unidas.

Rosalina Tuyuc, Maya Kaqchikel de Guatemala, sobrevivente del conflicto armado interno en Guatemala, propone soluciones para la paz de los Pueblos Indígenas entre las que destaca el empoderamiento y la asignación de fondos para las mujeres. 

Article 22 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples states 1. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of Indigenous elders, women, youth, children, and persons with disabilities in the implementation of this Declaration. 2. States shall take measures, in conjunction with Indigenous peoples, to ensure that indigenous women and children enjoy the full protection and guarantees against all forms of violence and discrimination. PRODUCTION Script by Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan) Voiceover by Morisca Christians MUSIC “Dannyco” by The Hot Shots Dance Band