News Center
News stories
UN official highlights positive trends in Africa to protect indigenous people’s rights
23 May 2013 - A United Nations official today stressed that Africa has taken positive steps to protect the rights of indigenous people, adding that the continent must continue making progress and avoid repeating mistakes made by other regions.
Political participation by indigenous peoples in Latin America still low – UN report
22 May 2013 - Indigenous peoples in Latin America have undergone an unprecedented mobilization in the past 20 years, but political participation, particularly among women, is still low, the United Nations said in a new report released today.
Indigenous culture, youth among key topics as UN permanent forum opens 12th session
20 May 2013 - Around 2,300 indigenous participants are expected to discuss culture, education and health during the 12th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, which will include a special focus on youth, indigenous groups in Africa and the importance of strengthening ties with international financial institutions.
Namibia must address land insecurity of indigenous people – UN expert
2 May 2013 - Namibia must increase efforts to address the loss of land of indigenous groups and ensure their traditions and customs are preserved without marginalizing them, a United Nations independent expert said today.
FEATURE: Indigenous activist fights to save his tribe and the Amazon rainforest
16 April 2013 - Almir Narayamoga Surui was born into an indigenous Amazonian tribe – the Paiter-Surui – in Rondonia in north-west Brazil at a time when his people had very little contact with the world outside of the forest. He is the first member of the Surui to attend college, and for more than 20 years has been fighting to save both his tribe and the Amazon rainforest.
Press releases
- Chronic Marginalization, Fragmentation, Encroachment, Lack of Land Rights Make Pastoralists in Africa among Poorest in World, Indigenous Forum Told - 23 May 2013
- Indigenous Peoples’ Participation in Decisions Impacting Community, Land, Culture Critical to Their Human Rights, Speakers Tell Permanent Forum - 22 May 2013
- Anchoring Education for Indigenous Youth in Context of Time-tested Customs Better than Assimilating Them into Mainstream System, Permanent Forum Told - 21 May 2013
- ‘We Must Treasure, Reflect and Protect the Rich Heritage and Value Systems of Indigenous Peoples,’ Secretary-General Says in Message to Forum - 20 May 2013
- Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples to Seek Action on Africa, Youth, Health, Education, Culture as Twelfth Session Opens at Headquarters, 20 May - 20 May 2013
- Secretary-General Says ‘Priorities and Vision’ of Indigenous Peoples Must Be Part of Development Efforts, as Permanent Forum Opens Session - 20 May 2013
- Economic and Social Council President Announces Appointments to Indigenous Forum; Members Advance Plans for Annual Substantive Session, Hear Briefing on ‘CEB’ - 6 May 2013
UN Radio
[an error occurred while processing this directive]