Indigenous peoples possess rich, ancient cultures and see their social, economic, environmental, and spiritual systems as interconnected. Their traditional knowledge and understanding of ecosystem management contribute greatly to global heritage. However, they remain among the most vulnerable and marginalized groups. It is crucial to ensure their voices are heard, their rights upheld, and their well-being enhanced. On International Human Solidarity Day, we call for solidarity in advocating for the preservation of Indigenous cultures, lands, and traditions.

UNESCO's global study on Indigenous media analyzes challenges and opportunities, supporting Indigenous peoples' right to establish their own media per the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Article 16. Indigenous Rights Radio Producer Dev Kumar Sunuwar spoke to Irmgarda Kasinskaite-Buddeberg, Advisor for Communication and Information, UNESCO, organizer of the Expert Meeting and Media Partnership Forum on Indigenous Peoples and the Media, held from 26 to 27 November at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France.

UNESCO's study on Indigenous Peoples and Media, focusing on UN Declaration Article 16, aims to bridge gaps in Indigenous language media access. We will present recommendations to states for enhanced recognition and resourcing. Indigenous Rights Radio Producer Dev Kumar Sunuwar spoke to Sheryl Lightfoot, Member of Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), one of the experts attending the Expert Meeting and Media Partnership Forum on Indigenous Peoples and the Media, held from 26-27 November 2024 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France.

In partnership with Griffith University, UNESCO has conducted a global study highlighting Indigenous media's vital role in empowering communities, combating stereotypes, and advocating for their media rights. Indigenous Rights Radio Producer Dev Kumar Sunuwar spoke to Susan Forde, Prof. of Media and Journalism at the School of Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University, Australia.
Program Producer: Dev Kumar Sunuwar

The  Just Transition: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge and Lived Experiences Summit took place in Geneva Switzerland from October 8th to October 10th, and Indigenous actvists from around the world were present.
Cultural Survival interviewed some of the delegates.
Produced by Guadalupe Pastrana (Nahua)
Marco Lara (Hñähñu descent)
Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Interviewees: Adamou Amadou (Mbororo), Amina Amharech (Amazight),Beaska Nillas(Sami)
Music: ES_Walk These Shoes STEMS MELODY 44100

Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. This edition includes news from the US, Indonesia, India, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Honduras, and Argentina.

Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).

Violence against Indigenous women is a pervasive and multifaceted issue that includes physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, often rooted in the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, racism, and systemic inequality. Indigenous women face disproportionately high rates of violence, including intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and murder, frequently exacerbated by the lack of access to justice and inadequate responses from law enforcement.

To combat violence against women and girls, governments and international organizations must strengthen the protection systems for Indigenous girls, promote culturally sensitive education, and support initiatives that empower Indigenous communities to prevent violence and ensure justice for affected girls.
Alice Tipap from the Maasai Community spoke to us about violence against women amongst Indigenous Maasai people.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San)
Interviewee: Alice Nina Tipap (Maasai)
Music: 'Whispers', by Ziibiwan, used with permission.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. This edition includes news from New Zealand, Kenya, Cameroon, Taiwan, the Philippines, Nicaragua, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, and El Salvador. 
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar).
Music: 'Burn your village to the ground' by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

The Cultural Survival Bazaars are a series of cultural festivals, organized by Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization Cultural Survival, that provide Indigenous artists and artisans, cooperatives, and their representatives from around the world the chance to sell their work directly to the public.
Each event features traditional and contemporary crafts, artwork, clothing, jewelry, home goods, and accessories from dozens of countries.