News Bulletin CS December 2018
A short update on current events from around the world on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
PRODUCTION:
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
UN International Human Rights Day
December 10, 2018, Human Rights Day, marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being -- regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language or other status.
News Bulletin CS October 2018
A short update on current events from around the world on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
End Poverty: Indigenous People Pay A Visit To The Stock Exchange!
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa was the scene of protest action put together by Khoi and San groups from South Africa. Echoes of the struggle song, “What have we done”, which is reminiscent of apartheid South Africa, could be heard in Maude Street Sandton, where the Stock Exchange is situated, the richest square mile in Africa.
Gender Equality on International Indigenous Women's Day
Bartolina Sisa was killed in Bolivia in 1782. International Indigenous Women's Day is held each year on 5th September. Although women fight for their rights and the rights of their people, not enough recognition is given to the efforts of women.
News Bulletin CS_July
A short update on current events from around the world on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
News Bulletin CS_July
A short update on current events from around the world on the topic of Indigenous Rights.
PRODUCTION
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan)
Indigenous Migrants At The US Mexico Border
Migrant families from Central America and elsewhere have had to endure being separated. Foster homes and shelters has become the temporary home to many of the kids, some of them being toddlers. Bureaucratic errors could leave the government officials unaware that a child’s parent is in the U.S. What happens when the parents cannot speak English or Spanish?
Resources
intercontinentalcry.org/indigenous-im…t-the-border/
Interviewees:
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Victory in Nepal
Indigenous Rights Radio Program on a case where the Newar indigenous community in Nepal obtained a victory in their legal battle against the government after about 7 years of continuous struggle.
Interviewees: Advocate Shankar Limbu
Music: Remember your children: by Solidummay.
Introductory Music: "Burn Your Village to the Ground" by A Tribe Called Red. Used with permission.
Special Rapporteur Visit to Guatemala
Vicky Tauli-Corpuz, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, conducted an official visit to Guatemala, a country where 61 to 65% of population identify as Indigenous. Shaldon Ferris interviewed her about her visit.
MUSIC
"Whispers" by Ziibiwan. Used with permission.
Indigenous Rights Radio Intro track features "Burn your Village to the Ground" by @a-tribe-called-red. Used with permission.