Zenaida Garambas of Tebtebba, sharing the importance of Indigenous wisdom in solving climate issues and challenges during the Session on Reclaiming Indigenous Wisdom for Climate Actions, #CBA18 in Arusha, #Tanzania last 7 May 2024
#ClimateChange #WeAreIndigenous
Indigenous Peoples' rights to language and culture should be protected as they are essential in upholding their rights to self-determination. #WeAreIndigenous
Direct funding mechanisms should be established for Indigenous Peoples to lead their initiatives autonomously. #WeAreIndigenous
Recognition of Indigenous governance systems by States is a pre-requisite to protect Indigenous Peoples’ rights and their self-determination.
#WeAreIndigenous #UNPFII2024
'Indigenous history & stories of our struggle are in our songs; including the stories of our heroes which are now included in the written word. Our poetry is an effective documentation of our resistance.'
-Jacinta Kerketta, Adivasi poet and journalist
#FreePress #WeAreIndigenous
🌱 Guardians of the environment
🦜 Protectors of biodiversity
💚 Practitioners of unique cultures, languages and knowledge
...and much more!
Here are 1️⃣0️⃣ things to know about Indigenous peoples and local communities: go.undp.org/aZiB
#UNPFII2024 #WeAreIndigenous
L'équipe formidable du Secrétariat de UNPFII en train d'oeuvrer à tous les délégué.e.s Autochtones aient leur badge d'entrée au bâtiment de l' #ONU pour discuter de l'autodétermination, des jeunes et de questions transversales #Santé #Femmes #Biodiversité #WeAreIndigenous
STATEMENT | Future Work of the Forum
Statement delivered by Anne Samante of MPIDO on behalf of the implementing partners of the Indigenous Navigator, data by and for #IndigenousPeoples .
#UNPFII #IndigenousData #IndigenousPeoples #WeAreIndigenous #SomosIndigenas
SHAPING The Future: Happy International #RuralWomen Day to all Indigenous Women around the world. I celebrate #RuralWomen with my fellow #Ilchamus #IndigenousPeople ’ Fork Song. This is how we dance it to embrace our beautiful traditional culture. #SolarEclipse2023 #WeAreIndigenous
Community radio like Radyo Sagada 104.7 FM plays a vital role in promoting Indigenous rights, preserving cultural heritage, fostering community resilience, and empowering Indigenous peoples to shape their own narratives and futures
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Today on World Press Freedom Day indigenous journalist Mia Magdalena Fokno emphasizes the need to include indigenous women's perspectives in journalism which will challenge the status quo and bring forth critical narratives
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Indigenous women from the North American region Intl Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change close their event with a song to pray for the seven generations to come #COP28 #WeAreIndigenous
#DYK that 80% of the planet’s #biodiversity is found on traditional indigenous territories?
Preserving biodiversity is essential for food security & nutrition.
#WeAreIndigenous #BiodiversityPlan
Via Food and Agriculture Organization
📢 #UNPFII2024 has begun!
Re-watch the opening ceremony w/Chief Sid Hill, USG UN DESA, UN GA President, Paula Narváez, David Choquehuanca, Sonia Guajajara & press briefing w/David Choquehuanca, Hindou, & Claire Charters at➡️webtv.un.org
🔗bit.ly/UNPFII2024
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For generations, indigenous communities have protected the natural resources and biodiversity of their homes.
They give us a direction to follow for a brighter & greener future for all.
#WeAreIndigenous
Many indigenous languages are on the verge of never being heard again.
Protecting them means preserving the cultural & intellectual heritage they represent.
Learn more during the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. idil2022-2032.org #WeAreIndigenous
The largest annual gathering of Indigenous Peoples kicked off on Monday at UNHQ in New York, with participants from around the world calling for greater efforts to protect and preserve their rights.
More on their discussions: un.org/en/desa/un-iss… #WeAreIndigenous
When the media covers full diversity of Indigenous world views, more audiences will be informed and learn from their content and services, amplifying voices and relevance. Join UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 for a discussion at UNHQ on webtv.un.org during the UNPFII. #WeAreIndigenous
