Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
But achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race.
Cultural Survival's Edson Krenak gives us more on the situation in Brazil.

In this bulletin, Diana Morat from Eldos FM, in Johannesburg South Africa brings you news from the content.
Produced by Diana Morat.
Courtesty of Eldos FM.

Women in business have also been affected by the pandemic, but they have proven to be resilient. 

In this radio program, Progress Radio reports on the Role Of Indigenous Women In Reactivating The Local Economy, post Covid-19.
Produced by Liberty Radio.

The Lakota LockUp Project advocates for American Indians affected by the justice system, to support innovative approaches for cultural and historical trauma survival, rebuilding lives, economic justice, traditional family services, substance and alcohol abuse treatment, and equal access to education, thus strengthening communities.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris(Khoisan)
Voices Robert Angelo and Theresa Tracke(Lakota)
Music: "LIBRES Y VIVAS by MARE ADVETENCIA, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Hundreds of millions of people in the Americas alone identify as being of African descent. Whether descendants of transatlantic slaves or immigrants, they are among the poorest and most marginalized, in some cases. Nevertheless, people of African descent possess a great multicultural richness, and resilience and significantly contribute to every facet of life.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Music: "Anania2, by The Baba Project, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)

Each year, on August 9th, the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed to raise awareness and protect Indigenous Rights.
This year the theme of the commemoration is The role of Indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of Traditional Knowledge.

This audio narrates the experience of the primitive Asur Adivasi community living on the hills of Netarhat, Jharkhand (India) during the COVID pandemic and how they survived without proper government information and health support.
Produced by Asur Adivasi Radio.

This audio in English language talks about the small business that had a bad impact during Covid-19 and asks the audience to support local businesses.
Produced by Adivasi Lives Matter.

This audio is in the English language, bursting the myth that Covid-19 can't transmit in hot and humid weather, telling the truth about it and asking the listeners to wash their hands and maintain social distance.
Produced by Adivasi Lives Matter.

In this podcast, we speak to Craige Beckett from Indigenous Youth Xchange who tells us about a new project that aims to teach the youth alternative skills to grow their own food.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Voices: Craige Beckett (San)
Music:  "LIBRES Y VIVAS"  by MARE ADVETENCIA,  used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.