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The Indigenous World 2024: Respecting and promoting Indigenous Peoples´ rights to lands and self-determination: ensuring a sustainable future for all

IWGIA is proud to have launched The Indigenous World 2024 on 16 April at the 23rd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York. Kathrin Wessendorf, IWGIA Executive Director, started the event by warmly thanking the contributors of the book, including the authors who voluntarily report on the situation of Indigenous Peoples every year, adding how “Indigenous Peoples´ struggle for their right to self-determination continues to inspire our work throughout the years”.

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CHT Commission expresses profound shock over the court's acceptance of the investigation report clearing accused perpetrators in Kalpana Chakma's disappearance case

The CHT Commission is deeply saddened and dismayed by the recent ruling issued by the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Rangamati on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, regarding the disappearance of indigenous rights activist Kalpana Chakma. Under the supervision of Rangamati Senior Judicial Magistrate Fatema Begum Mukta, the court's decision to accept the police's final report, thereby absolving all suspects1, has left us profoundly shocked and disappointed.

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CHTC urges urgent action to address escalating tensions in Bandarban, emphasizes the need for a peaceful resolution, protection of civilians, and calls for action against alleged sponsored proxy conflicts

The International Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHTC) is deeply concerned about the escalating tensions in Bandarban and their potential impact on regional peace in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The Commission emphatically calls for the protection of civilians and urges immediate action to tackle the challenges posed by alleged sponsored proxy conflicts. The Commission also calls for concerted efforts to uphold the CHT Accord and facilitate constructive dialogue for sustainable peace.

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Peoples' Cordillera Day 2024: Solidarity Message from IWGIA

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) extends our warmest greetings of solidarity to all the participants of the 40th Peoples' Cordillera Day celebrations. Peoples' Cordillera Day is truly a remarkable event. It is a strong manifestation of the unity of Indigenous Peoples in the Cordillera region and of your determination to continue the struggle for genuine self-determination manifested in the theme of the event for 2024: “Courageously Advance in the struggle for land, life and honor!”. We are happy to be able to celebrate this important event with you on this remarkable occasion marking the 40-year anniversary of Peoples' Cordillera Day.

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The Indigenous World 2024 launching at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

IWGIA is proud to launch the 38th edition of The Indigenous World on Tuesday 16 April at 13:15 (NYC time) at the 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the UN headquarters in New York City. 

The official launch side-event, which will focus on the topic of “Respecting and promoting Indigenous Peoples´ rights to lands and self-determination: ensuring a sustainable future for all”, intends to serve as a contribution to the main topic of the 23rd session. 

The event will be held in Conference Room 4 and will be broadcast online here for those not in attendance in New York. English and Spanish simultaneous interpretation will be provided for in-person attendees. 

We are delighted to once again hold the event with our co-sponsor the Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations in New York.

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IWGIA - International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs - is a global human rights organisation dedicated to promoting and defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights. Read more.

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Indigenous World

IWGIA's global report, the Indigenous World, provides an update of the current situation for Indigenous Peoples worldwide. Read The Indigenous World.

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