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Pope Voices Support for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Monday, February 20, 2017

The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Program welcomes the support expressed by Pope Francis for his support for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

At an audience held in Rome on February 15, 2017 with Indigenous Leaders from around the world, Pope Francis expressed his support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, more specifically about Indigenous Peoples’ right to land as well as their cultural rights.

Equator Prize Call for Nominations
A Global Search for Nature-Based Local Solutions for Sustainable Development
Monday, February 20, 2017

The Equator Initiative announces a global call for nominations for the Equator Prize 2017. This year’s prize will be awarded to outstanding community and indigenous initiatives that are advancing nature-based solutions for local sustainable development. The Equator Prize winners will join a prestigious network of 208 community-based organizations from 70 countries that have been awarded the Equator Prize since 2002.

Can the Permanent Members of the Security Council Lead the World’s Journey to Sustainable Peace and Gender Justice?
By Marina Kumskova and Katie Krueger
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

By Marina Kumskova and Katie Krueger

End of Year Statement by Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Mr. Alvaro Pop Ac, Chair of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues issued an end-of-year statement on December 31st. Read the full statement below:

Learn Indigenous Languages in New York
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

The Indigenous and Diasporic Language Consortium has published a list of Indigenous language courses being offered in New York for Spring 2017.

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