Human Rights Mechanisms

The Sustainable Development Agenda is centered on people and the planet, underpinned by human rights, and supported by a global partnership determined to lift people out of poverty, hunger, and disease. It will, thus, be built on a foundation of global cooperation and solidarity.
Solidarity is required from States to fulfill what they agreed to in 2007, the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Voice: Morisca Christians
"Lights in the forest by Ziibiwan, Used with Permission

In this radio program we review the latest developments around Indigenous Peoples Day. We also hear what Christopher Columbus wrote about Indigenous Peoples of America in his diary.
Producer: Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan)
Music: "Lights in the Forest",by Yarina, used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

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.

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.

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.

A theatrical drama group and youth from Sandrift in the Richtersveld area of the Northern Cape staged a theatrical demonstration outside Alexander Bay on June 25th, 2022.

The demonstration was intended to show how indigenous communities oppose a proposed Special Economic Zone for the Boegoebaai Green Hydrogen Project.

The Global news bulletin for this month contains news from around the world on the topic of Indigenous Rights.  In this edition, we have news from Indonesia, Taiwan, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, and more countries.

Many Indigenous children were once cared for by their families and communities according to their cultural practices, laws, and traditions. It was the parents' responsibility to raise the children since children were seen as gifts from the creator. Families were closely involved in raising the child.