Joan Carling Assesses UNDRIP Implementation in Asia
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2017, 16th Session
Week 1
Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Kumar/Sunuwar) asks Joan Carling, longtime advocate for Indigenous rights and former expert member to the UNPFII, how she assesses the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Asia.
MUSIC
"Remember Your Children," by Salidummay
Music from a seashell, recorded at the opening ceremony of the 16th UNPFII
UNPFII 2017 Week 1 - Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild On UNDRIP Implementation
Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan) reflects with Dr. Wilton Littlechild, Grand Chief for Treaty Six First Nations, on the first 10 years of progress and setbacks in implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
MUSIC
"Kawär Tin Nene'y" by K'oxomal Winaqil
UNDRIP Article 22: Protection for Children, Elders, Women, and Individuals with Disabilities
Article 22 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples states 1. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of Indigenous elders, women, youth, children, and persons with disabilities in the implementation of this Declaration. 2. States shall take measures, in conjunction with Indigenous peoples, to ensure that indigenous women and children enjoy the full protection and guarantees against all forms of violence and discrimination. PRODUCTION Script by Shaldon Ferris (KhoiSan) Voiceover by Morisca Christians MUSIC “Dannyco” by The Hot Shots Dance Band