PeoSoc
Forced assimilation is also a part of this process, which frequently includes the removal of children and separation of families, psychological violence, prevention of the ability to lead a traditional lifestyle, perverted notions of cultural values, and the imposition of moral principles by outsiders.
As you enter the Bazaar, you'll be welcomed into a space filled with joy and resilience, where the air is alive with music and the presence of Indigenous vendors and cooperatives sharing their culture and stories.
Sheryl Lightfoot (Anishinaabe), a member of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), highlighted the study's potential to drive change by identifying gaps and challenges in implementing Article 16 and providing recommendations to governments and stakeholders.
It is colonialism, coupled with widespread poverty, racial discrimination, and gender inequality, that has created the conditions for increased violence against Indigenous women.
We support the CSOs who have chosen to use silence to refuse to give legitimacy to this sham of a process but we have an obligation to speak and hold our place as rights holders in this space and ensure our disappointment is put on record.
With a powerful symbolic protest, the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB) held a peaceful demonstration in Rio de Janeiro on November 16, 2024, to condemn the inaction of the world’s wealthiest and most polluting nations in tackling the global climate crisis.
In this regard, on October 24, the European Parliament adopted a resolution in which it also noted the Azerbaijani regime's repression of activists, journalists, opposition leaders, and others, including EU citizens, which has markedly intensified in the run-up to the upcoming 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29)
Our lifeways and values, rooted in environmental stewardship, community, and mutual aid, hold solutions to the world’s biggest crises – climate change, ecocide, biodiversity collapse, social and economic inequity, and injustice.
Regarding Free, Prior and Informed Consent, the Committee recommended guaranteeing this right so that there is an equitable distribution of benefits and meaningful participation in decision-making about the use of natural resources and lands traditionally used by Indigenous women.
A significant win at COP16 is the formal recognition of the role of people of African descent, particularly those embodying traditional lifestyles, in the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
“Under the leadership of the COP16 Presidency, all CBD Parties have truly made COP16 a “People’s COP,” heeding the voices of those on the frontlines who nurture and protect the planet’s last remaining biodiverse regions,” concluded Lakpa Nuri Sherpa, Co-chair of the IIFB.
This podcast explores the lives and legacy of the Horn family, highlighting their Kanien’keha roots, activism, and contributions to art and culture, as conveyed through Ma’s personal stories and engaging discussions.