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by Dr. Myrna Cunningham Indigenous Peoples have in recent decades been deeply involved in promoting the rights of our peoples at an international level. At long last we are now seeing the establishment of international human rights standards that recognise our individual and collective rights. However, we face huge gaps, and none bigger than the …

The Green Climate Fund and Us: how Indigenous Peoples must make their voices heard Leer más »

Ceremony done by our partners “Federación Sindical Única de Mujeres Campesinas del Altiplano Sud” with the support of FILAC

In Isiolo County, Northern Kenya, women play a vital role in enhancing food security for their families as they are the custodians of both exotic and indigenous food crops. In fact, the project on food planning and design was done by the Rupa Farmers Self-Help Group whose majority members are women. Community engagement was vibrant …

Oromo People Improve Food Security and Enhance their Livelihood Leer más »

Seeds of Peace’ is a 15-minute video on IPACC’s mediation & conflict resolution project with the indigenous Nama people of South Africa’s Richtersveld World Heritage Site.  The mediation project aims to empower the Richtersveld Nama to resolve conflicts without resorting to litigation. The video outlines the background to conflicts dividing the Nama community and follows IPACC’s …

Seeds of Peace Leer más »

THEMATIC REPORT BY PAWANKA FUND INTRODUCTION As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis has exposed existing inequality and decades of neglect and discrimination against indigenous peoples. These issues are exacerbating their vulnerabilities to this pandemic, not only in health terms but also their collective survival and wellbeing. Millions of indigenous peoples continue …

Rising above the covid-19 pandemic: indigenous peoples’ actions Leer más »

This is a report provided by REPALEAC published as is. THE NETWORK OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL POPULATIONS FOR THE    SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE FOREST ECOSYSTEMS IN CENTRAL AFRICA   (REPALEAC) UPDATE PAWANKA EMERGENCY FUND – PROJECT LAUNCHED IN CAMEROON  The activities inscribed within the framework of the PAWANKA Emergency Funds to support indigenous peoples in …

Cameroon: covid-19 and indigenous peoples Leer más »

By Andre Barahamin Indigenous territories impacted by oil palm, mining and criminalisation are disproportionately affected by Covid-19 – yet still they support those most vulnerable. Food sovereignty within the Indigenous communities of the Indonesian archipelago is under threat, not least during a pandemic. The Banten Kidul Indigenous Peoples are known for their advanced technique of food preservation, but …

Indigenous communities, land rights and Covid-19 Leer más »

Local organization I Hagan Famalåo’an Guåhan Inc. was awarded a grant to distribute more than 2,500 face masks, 150 home-garden kits and 150 åmot CHamoru kits used to treat COVID-19 symptoms, according to a news release. The organization received the grant from Pawanka Fund to assist the community during the pandemic in the following ways:* Distribute 1,600 purchased …

Local organization to distribute face masks, home-garden kits and medicine kits Leer más »

Indigenous youth across Asia are heeding the call to assume the reins of leadership in their respective communities and countries. They are regarded as the next bearers of traditional knowledge and wisdom and are encouraged to hone their leadership skills and discover their potential in the vast array of their own cultures. Knowledge of their …

A Cultural Gathering for Land Rights and Self-Determination: Documenting Traditional Knowledge, Arts, and Culture Leer más »