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Support Global Voices’ Spotlight: Indigenous Rights

Through August, our newsroom and contributor community will collaborate with different Indigenous activists, civil society groups, and collectives to tell stories about their chall...

Indigenous Peoples Call for Meaningful Influence in Climate Discussions — Nia Tero

UNITED NATIONS, August 18 (IPS) - Indigenous communities have long advocated for the environment through the lens of their traditional knowledge systems and cultures. But much mor...

As climate and conflict collide, Indigenous leaders confront overlapping crises at the UN

The 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will focus on violence, disaster relief, artificial intelligence, and more.

Indigenous stories are global stories

“Even after the fall of empires and political decolonization, we, Indigenous peoples, continue to struggle for recognition and to protect and advance our fundamental rights in the...

Indigenous leaders give the UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples

A new 12-point plan calls for stronger protections for Indigenous rights, lands, and voices as climate change, conflict, and other threats intensify.

At the United Nations, Indigenous Human Rights Defenders Testify on Persecution and Treaties

At the United Nations, Indigenous Human Rights Defenders Testify on Persecution and TreatiesBy Brenda Norrell, Censored News, Thursday, July 16, 2026GENEVA --  At the U.N....

Indigenous Stories Are Global Stories

“[R]ather than presenting Indigenous stories as past or marginal stories, I want to highlight their importance as global stories.’ The post Indigenous Stories Are Global Stories ap...

As climate change threatens their lands, Indigenous nations demand more power at the UN

From the Arctic to the Pacific, Indigenous advocates say their voices are too often ignored.

Indigenous at the United Nations Expose A.I. Data Centers and Racially-Biased Misinformation

Indigenous at the United Nations Expose A.I. Data Centers and Racially-Biased MisinformationJaimie Williams speaking at the U.N. today on the harm by A.I. data centers. &q...

U.N. Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Begins in Geneva

U.N. Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Begins in GenevaBy Brenda Norrell, Censored News, July 13, 2026Christine Diindiisi McCleave, PhD, Turtle Mountain Anishina...

Accompanying Indigenous communities in hope

LIVE on August 4: Narratives about Indigenous Rights – Whose stories are being told across media ecosystems?

Join us on August 4th to explore how narratives about Indigenous Right are being discussed and framed in traditional and online media.

On International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Toward a Deeper Understanding of Ancestral Constructive Culture

Every year on August 9, and since 1994, UNESCO has commemorated the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The United Nations has not yet adopted an official definiti...

As Climate Change Threatens Their Lands, Indigenous Nations Demand More Power at the UN

From the Arctic to the Pacific, Indigenous advocates say their voices are too often ignored. The post As Climate Change Threatens Their Lands, Indigenous Nations Demand More Power...

Why Indigenous Knowledge Matters More Than Ever in Building Sustainable Food Systems

As global demand for sustainable and plant-based ingredients continues to grow, there is renewed appreciation for the knowledge Indigenous communities have safeguarded for generati...

For Brazil’s Indigenous youth, visibility is resistance

As climate change reshapes Indigenous territories across Brazil, a new generation is turning to culture and digital platforms to defend their lands and their future. Read the full...

OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2027: Fully Funded UN Human Rights Fellowship in Geneva

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is now accepting applications for the Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2027. This prestigious, fully fund...

For Indigenous peoples, conflict means so much more than war

Indigenous leaders say true peace requires self-determination and respect for their rights.

A ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens Indigenous peoples

Most emergency alerts and warnings are not provided in languages spoken by Indigenous peoples, placing them at greater risk during fires, floods, and other disasters.

UN Honors Indigenous Midwives as Guardians of Knowledge and Well-being

The United Nations marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by celebrating Indigenous midwives, ancestral knowledge, cultural continuity, and spiritual traditi...

Chadian environmental activist Hindou Oumarou: ‘AI governance must respect Indigenous peoples’

How AI expansion may affect environments, water and biodiversity, or the rights of communities whose territories and knowledge are being encroached upon

Data centers are booming. Indigenous leaders want help protecting their lands.

Indigenous leaders warn the U.N. that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence data centers threatens their rights.

The Global Ignatian Advocacy Network (GIAN) launches its new digital platform

Truth as Resistance: Journalism’s Role in Defending Indigenous Asia

Journalism can help ensure that climate governance is guided by transparency, accountability, and justice.