El Comité para la Eliminación de la Discriminación Racial (CERD), publicó el pasado 19 de septiembre de este año y en su calidad de organismo de derechos humanos de la ONU, que supervisa la adhesión del Estado a la Convención sobre la Eliminación de Todas las Formas de Discriminación Racial, sus observaciones finales sobre el historial de los
¡Los compañeros ya estaban entusiasmados durante las prácticas, se notaba que ellos ya estaban al aire (…)! manifestó Elena Brito, representante legal de la Asociación Q’imb’al, quien participó en el taller de locución y formatos radiofónicos que se realizó el 17 y 18 de septiembre de este año, en las instalaciones de la Asociación, en Nebaj, Quiché, Guatemala.
On September 19, 2019, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), a UN human rights body that monitors State adherence to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, released its Concluding Observations about Mexico’s human rights record.
Statement from Indigenous Peoples on Climate Summit
Galina Angarova (Buryat) has just been announced as the new executive director of Cultural Survival.
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By Michael Beltran
Since August 19, 2019, a match of dissent has been lit in West Papua with protests spreading like wildfire. Indonesia’s easternmost region has seen a resurgence in demonstrations from the locals demanding accountability from the spate of abuses by the state and renewing their call for complete independence
Al ser una mujer Indígena (Buryat), Galina Angarova está familiarizada con los problemas Indígenas en todo el mundo. Esperamos el liderazgo de Galina con muchas ganas, ya que apoyará la creciente presencia mundial y la eficacia en la capacidad que tiene Cultural Survival para reforzar los objetivos Indígenas de autodeterminación y autogobierno.
Being an Indigenous woman (Buryat), Galina Angarova is very familiar with Indigenous issues around the world. We look forward to Galina’s leadership which will support an increasing global presence and effectiveness of Cultural Survival’s ability to reinforce Indigenous goals of self-determination and self-governance.
Galina recently sat down to talk about a range of topics, including her work as an Indigenous rights advocate, as a foundation program manager, and her plans for Cultural Survival.
By David Courchene
It is said in the lodges of our people that we have reached a tipping point. Earth changes are already in effect, and serious changes must take place if we are to create a sustainable world.
There is nothing more important at this time than to address climate change.
Today, much of our planning should consider preparing for these changes that are inevitable. That is our first challenge.
Then, laying down a foundation for the future in becoming better stewards of the land.
Cultural Survival supports youth around the globe who are striking this September 20, 2019 in a call for urgent action for the climate.
As one of its 5 core demands, the Youth Climate Strike Coalition urges Respect of Indigenous Land and Sovereignty. They call on legislators to:
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