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Marking 12 Years of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Saturday 14 September, 2019 | Law and Human Rights | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
September 13 this year marked the twelve years since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The day is remembered as ‘an international human rights day for the global Indigenous Peoples.
In a historic voting held on September 13, 2007, Nepal along with other 143 countries voted ‘yes’ for the Declaration, 11 abstained, and only four countries namely Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States, had voted against it. Since 2007, all…...Read More
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International day of the world's Indigenous Peoples observed in protests in the Street in Nepal
14 Aug, 2019 | Socio-cultural Identity | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
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Amendment of constitution is only solution of ongoing conflict between Indigenous Peoples says Dr. Krishna Bahadur Bhattachan
25 Jul, 2019 | Political affairs | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
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Indigenous peoples force government withdraw Guthi Bill
10 Jul, 2019 | Law and Human Rights | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
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Climate Change Is Affecting Nepal, but It Is Affecting Nepal's Indigenous People More
29 May, 2019 | Environment and Development | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
National
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Cultural diversity makes Nepal a special country says Valerie Julliand, UN Resident coordinator
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development has been observed tuesday globally to celebrate the richness of the… Read More
21 May, 2019 | Art & Literature | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
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UN launches International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019
UN approves Indigenous Television as an official media partners of this historic international year long campaing for indigenous languages… Read More
28 Jan, 2019 | Art & Literature | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
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Father’s or husband’s surname? Political parties distort logics to cheat indigenous women in Nepal
She was born to a Brahmin (non-indigenous) family, but the CPN (Maoist-Centre) nominated her as a Member of Parliament (MP) through… Read More
12 Feb, 2018 | Socio-cultural Identity | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
International
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Call to revitalize language of the ancestors for survival of future generations
Hundreds of ancestral languages have gone silent in recent generations, taking with them the culture, knowledge and traditions… Read More
03 Feb, 2019 | Art & Literature | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
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International year of Indigenous Languages kicks off to protect indigenous languages
Languages play a crucial role in our daily lives. They also make up our unique cultural identities. Yet,… Read More
02 Feb, 2019 | Art & Literature | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
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Backpack Radio Station Brings Relief Broadcasts during Emergencies
In March 2011, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan, hit and caused… Read More
02 Feb, 2019 | Environment and Development | Publisher: Indigenous Voice
News Update
- Law reforms ensure economic empowerment of indigenous women in Nepal
- Jagat Baram becomes new NEFIN chairman
- Government finally appoints new officials at NFDIN
- Nepal's new constitution comes into force on Sunday, but minorities say it privileges Hindus
- Over 100 Indigenous Tharus killed during Kailali carnage, Lawmakers claim
- Agitators declare 'Tharuhat Autonomous Region'
- Indigenous Peoples blame government for violation of right over land, territories and natural resources
- For secular Nepal
- Journey of International day of world Indigenous Peoples
- NEFIN demands incorporation of its feedback in new constitution
- Sunuwar Welfare Society submits feedback on draft constitution
- Nepal Sherpa Association submits feedback on draft constitution
- IPs organize motorcycle rally against draft constitution
- Indigenous Peoples take identity rally in Kathmandu
- National conference of Indigenous women concludes unveiling 16-point declation
- Pro-identity youth force forms for ensuring identity based federalism
- Book 'two-decades on the edge of sword' launch
- Inclusive education through and with Language -- language matters
- Indigenous Peoples announce nationwide protest
- CA decides voting system, IPs, Madhesi decide series of movement
- Why political parties failed to bring constitution on Jan. 22
- CA end first year tenure without a Constitution
- Pro-identity group intensify protest in street
- CA members continue protest demanding write constitution on consensus
- Conflict for Consensus
- Where is country heading?
- Indigenous leaders release after a few hours of detention
- Government appoints NEFIN Chair CA member, yet 34 Indigenous peoples have no representation in CA
- Indigenous leaders hold meeting with 30-political party alliance NC and UML leaders remain adamant to attend
- NEFIN stages sit-program in Kathmandu
- 'Occupy Baneswor' campaign concludes
- Indigenous Peoples ontinue 'Occupy Baneswor' on second day
- Indigenous Peoples launch 'occupy-Baneswor' movement
- 30-party alliance unveils common proposal on federalism
Ubhauli
Kirat community observes 'Ubhauli' festival
Sunday 05 June, 2016 | Publisher:Indigenous Voice
People from different Kirat community-namely Sunuwar, Rai, Limbu and Yakkha in traditional attires observed Ubhauli at Tundikhel, Kathmandu on Saturday. Ubhauli festival is observed during Baisakha Purnima (full moon day in…...Read More
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