Indigenous People's Day

EPACHA Foundation Proudly Celebrates

Humanity's Families of

Indigenous Peoples Around the World

09 August 2023

Courtesy, United Nations

https://social.desa.un.org/issues/indigenous-peoples

Who Are the World's Indigenous Peoples?

INDIGENOUS TRIBAL MAPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII or PFII) is the UN's central coordinating body for matters relating to the concerns and rights of the world's indigenous peoples. There are more than 370 million indigenous people (also known as native, original, aboriginal and first peoples) in some 70 countries worldwide.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Permanent_Forum_on_Indigenous_Issues

‘Indigenous peoples are the best guardians of world’s biodiversity’

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‘Indigenous peoples are the best keepers of the Natural World!

Secretary General's Message for 2023

"Let us reaffirm our commitment to guaranteeing the individual

and collective rights of young Indigenous Peoples

as well as supporting their engagement in

global dialogues and decision-making."

Courtesy, United Nations - https://www.globalindigenousyouthcaucus.org/

2023 Theme:

Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for

Self-determination

The theme of this year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is youth. We celebrate young Indigenous Peoples, and their role in creating change and shaping the future.

Across the world, Indigenous Peoples face serious challenges, with their lands and resources threatened, their rights undermined, and their persistent vulnerability to marginalization and exclusion. Young Indigenous Peoples are helping to fight back.

They are leaders in the global climate action movement. They advocate justice and equality, celebrate their cultures, advance human rights and raise awareness of Indigenous history and issues around the world. And, learning from their elders, they ensure the continuity of Indigenous cultures, wisdom, and identities far into the future.

Indigenous knowledge and traditions are deeply rooted in sustainable development and can help to solve many of our common challenges. It is therefore vital that young Indigenous Peoples, both women and men, are involved in decision-making. The choices made today will determine the world of tomorrow.

So, let us reaffirm our commitment to guaranteeing the individual and collective rights of young Indigenous Peoples as well as supporting their engagement in global dialogues and decision-making. And together, build a better future for us all.

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https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day/message

Learn more about the World's Indigenous Peoples on the following United Nations web pages:

Courtesy, https://nationaltoday.com/national-aboriginal-day/

https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day

https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day/resources

. . . See Also . . .

UNESCO: Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022 – 2032

At least 40% of the 7,000 languages used worldwide are at

some level of endangerment. Indigenous languages are

particularly vulnerable because many of them are

not taught at school or used in the public

sphere. This year, we start another

important milestone to advocate

for indigenous cultures: the

Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022 – 2032)

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Special Announcement

23rd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

SAVE THE DATES: 15 - 26 April 2024

Image / Quote Courtesy, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)

THEME:

"Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination

in the context of the United Nations Declaration on the

Rights of Indigenous Peoples: emphasizing

the voices of Indigenous youth”

Learn more on the following web page:

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https://social.desa.un.org/issues/indigenous-peoples/unpfii/23rd-session

See Also:

Current UNPFII Members

Courtesy, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)

It's time to know "Indigenous:"

Humanity's Ancient Peoples

of Mother Earth.

- EPACHA Foundation -

Special Announcement

Bi-Annual Youth Forum: Session II

United Nations

GLOBAL INDIGENOUS YOUTH FORUM

ROME, ITALY

Keep the Dates: 16 - 20 October 2023

FAO and Indigenous Youth working together for Zero Hunger

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Courtesy, United Nations / FAO

The Global Indigenous Youth Caucus (GIYC) was established in 2006 and gathers Indigenous Youth from diverse backgrounds to address the concerns of Indigenous Youth worldwide. Ever since its creation, the GIYC has presented statements at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) and was recognized by the Permanent Forum as a working caucus in 2008.

To ensure the proper representation and sustainability of Indigenous Peoples' rights mechanisms, ongoing efforts are needed to recruit, involve, and train youth from different Indigenous Peoples’ communities. In 2017, FAO organized a meeting with the GIYC to incorporate their concerns into the organization's work and promote their integration.

The GIYC also engaged with Permanent Representatives to discuss food security and agriculture challenges. The meeting resulted in the "Rome Statement" with recommendations on UNDRIP [United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples] and the Sustainable Development Goals. Following this, UNDESA recommended that FAO hosts a bi-annual UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum.

After co-hosting the first Indigenous Youth Forum in 2021, FAO and the GIYC will organize the second Forum in Rome in October 2023. Acknowledging the crucial role of Indigenous Youth in various aspects of sustainable development, it is essential to address Indigenous Youth’s needs and aspirations within the implementation of the SDGs.

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