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What FPIC Entails

For the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent to be correctly applied, it is important to know that this right is applicable to all Indigenous Peoples. It must be adhered to with respect for indigenous communities’ own methods of communication and each person’s opinion must be heard. Furthermore, it means that there should be meetings with representatives of the government, companies, and Indigenous Peoples in order to arrive at an agreement that benefits the community.

The Military Coup in Myanmar and Its Impact on Indigenous Peoples - Part 2

For months now, since the military coup on February 1, 2021, people from all walks of life in Myanmar have been continuously taking to the streets in protest. Everyday thousands of people have been detained, including high profile leaders and politicians of the civilian government. Many are kept under house arrest with no outside contact and in most cases their whereabouts are still unknown. Large demonstrations against the coup are occurring daily in Myanmar, defying the curfews and restrictions put in place by the military.

UNPFII - Past, Present, and Future - An Interview With Andrea Carmen

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high-level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by with the mandate to deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health, and human rights.
Andrea Carmen (Yaqui) from the International Indian Treaty Council was there in the beginning, and in this radio program, she tells us all about the history of the forum, the present state of the forum, and the forum of tomorrow.

Kenneth Deer on the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

"Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16". That is the theme for the 20th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum of Indigenous Issues. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22, with the mandate to deal with Indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health, and human rights. Cultural Survival spoke to Kenneth Deer (Mohawk) about the history and work of the Permanent Forum. 
Image: Kenneth Deer

Agua y Saneamiento (ODS#6), en idioma Bribri

¿Qué sabe sobre los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible conocidos como ODS? en este programa le compartimos información sobre el objetivo 6 enfocado a garantizar que todas las personas en el mundo puedan tener acceso a servicios sanitarios adecuados y agua limpia, pues actualmente las Naciones Unidas señala que en todo el mundo, una de cada tres personas no tiene acceso a agua potable salubre, dos de cada cinco personas no disponen de una instalación básica destinada a lavarse las manos con agua y jabón y no cuentan con servicios sanitarios adecuados.

Día Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa

En el Día mundial de la libertad de prensa, reconocemos que los medios y formas propias de comunicación comunitaria son una forma ancestral de conexión que se sigue practicando en muchas comunidades del mundo. Jóvenes y adultos hacen uso de las radios y prensa comunitaria al igual que otros medios sociales, con el fin de llevar información relevante que los involucre. Sin embargo en muchos países los Gobiernos no reconocen estos medios y labor de los comunicadores Indígenas sino más bien ejercen criminalización y persecución sobre ellos.

Avances y desafíos del Foro Permanente de la ONU

El Foro Permanente para las Cuestiones Indígenas de las Naciones Unidas, es un espacio creado para examinar las cuestiones Indígenas relacionadas al desarrollo económico y social, la cultura, la educación, la salud, el medio ambiente y los derechos humanos. Este foro se celebra cada año en New York, donde se reúnen líderes Indígenas, jefes de estados, gobiernos  y sociedad civil con el fin de entablar diálogos que los orienten a una correcta aplicación de sus derechos.  

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