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29/11/2023

Towards Effective Change in Implementing Obligations, Responsibilities and Remedies - 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights 27 - 29 November 2023

20/04/2023

We are still looking for someone to fill the Programme Manager post!

The PM oversees the programmatic work of APWLD and plays a key role in ensuring the programmes are developing capacities, producing and disseminating feminist analyses, conducting advocacy and fostering networks and spaces for movement building.

Check if you fit into the role: https://apwld.org/jobs
Apply now until 1 May 2023

31/08/2022

06/06/2022

📢 Call For Applications For Asia Indigenous Youth Platform Fellows

The responsibilities of the three fellows selected will fall under two main areas:

Coordination of AIYP: The AIYP Fellows will be expected to support the AIPP Executive Youth Council and the AIYP Coordinator with assessing the current governance, communications, and fundraising/partnerships strategies of AIYP, and develop strategies/recommendations for how to improve them in 2022 and beyond.

Projects Support: The AIYP Fellows will be expected to support UNESCO and UNDP in the implementation of several projects funded by both agencies (namely the youth-led action projects, Youth Co:Lab, and YECAP).

For details on how to apply please click link below

https://aippnet.org/call-for-applications-for-aiyp-fellows/

06/06/2022

🙏ขอเชิญชวนร่วมรณรงค์และสนับสนุน (ร่าง) พ.ร.บ.สภาชนเผ่าพื้นเมืองแห่งประเทศไทย พ.ศ. ..

"ยอมรับตัวตน คุ้มครองสิทธิ ส่งเสริมวิถี
ชนเผ่าพื้นเมืองทุกกลุ่มชาติพันธุ์ของประเทศไทย"
👉ผ่านการสแกนคิวอาร์โค้ด และติดตามผ่านเพจ รณรงค์กฎหมายชนเผ่าพื้นเมือง และเพจ IMN เครือข่ายสื่อชนเผ่าพื้นเมือง

**ขณะนี้ร่าง พรบ.ฉบับดังกล่าวเข้าสู่ที่ประชุมสภา ซึ่งบรรจุอยู่ในระเบียบวาระที่ 5 เรื่องค้างการพิจารณา
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#ร่วมรณรงค์
#สนับสนุนกฎหมาย
#สภา #ชนเผ่าพื้นเมือง
#กลุ่มชาติพันธุ์ #พรบ. #สภาชนเผ่าพื้นเมืองแห่งประเทศไทย

15/01/2022

For Akha people, women are a symbol of diversity and fertility. In their resourcefulness lies the propagation of farming methods that have yielded a variety of foods.

In the past, the Akha Indigenous Peoples cultivated field rice interspersed with many vegetable crops, including perennial, seasonal, and fruit trees – grown at higher and lower levels – and termed “nine-level agriculture”. Such is an indicator of the abundance and variety of seeds among Akha Indigenous Peoples.

While this became a tale of the past, this video explains how knowledgeable elders of Akha Community later built a Center for the Study of Akha Culture in Chiang Rai Province of Thailand, which boasts agricultural demonstration plots and a kitchen for the collection and storage of traditional seed varieties.

For Akha people women are a symbol of diversity and fertility. In their resourcefulness lies the propagation of farming methods that have yielded a variety o...

15/01/2022

The Law-wer [Lua] community living in the Mae La Noi District of the Maehongsong Province does not measure wealth with money but cotton cultivation and the abundance it provides to the community through the production of cotton fabric woven and dyed with natural pigments.

The Law-wer [Lua] community living in the Mae La Noi District of the Maehongsong Province does not measure wealth with money but cotton cultivation and the a...

15/01/2022

Taw-pae is a traditional Shan village in Mae Hong Son Province in the north of Thailand, located 5 kilometers from the district and, thus, it enjoys some prosperity with regard to basic infrastructure, and public systems, including economic, environmental, etc. which provide an improved quality of life. The people enjoy access to basic occupations, education, and health services – all of this in the name of “development” which came together with changes, especially concerning their traditional way of life.

This video (4 mins 25 seconds long) presents how Shan Indigenous community has embraced that development just like other communities, but with caution and willful preservation of their identity, culture, and traditional body of knowledge on seeds, food, and language to the extent possible. The most important process here was the preservation and transmission through their own lifestyle. The outcome has been the successful maintenance of the language, traditional dress, and local wisdom of Shan Indigenous Community– which will not disappear.

Taw-pae, a traditional Shan village in Merogon Province in the north of Thailand is the benchmark of how indigenous communities can balance the demands of mo...

14/01/2022

Uncle Pat related that this method was called “felling” of the pig, that is, a sharing of equal portions of the pork meat; with each portion consisting of meat, skin, intestines, bones & ribs – excepting the head and legs, which are reserved for the village head. The size of the portions depend on the size of the pig and the number of villagers.

“Ohh! . . . The cost of pork outside of the village is …

06/08/2021

👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏾🌾🏞️🌊🏔️🏜️🌍🦋🫒🦜🪶

Indigenous Women are the primary caregivers not only in their families but in their communities. This places them at the intersections of gender, sustainability and future milestones; a link to past traditions and future generations. They are the custodians of indigenous cultures rich in knowledge, history, and skills.

Their role as caregivers also extends to the protection of not just communities and families but also includes nurturing their land and environment.

Join us in this crucial conversation on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on the 9th of August with Indigenous Women leaders who will share their lived experiences as healers and practitioners of Indigenous Knowledge and Food systems.

Register here 👇

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aJ5oBPWNQS6kL4KHRC9IVw?fbclid=IwAR2pVjtz6Gl4S9L1J2pULolWB17HgQG7zQ4puQLo6yvF4MSEFvmu8ARZGAI

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22/07/2021

Breaking News!

Authorities allegedly raided Baan Huay Tham in Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province, and collected DNA samples from villagers, citing an order on the expansion of investigation following an arrest of a narcotic trade network

The Indigenous Media Network (IMN) received a report from local villagers that a joint task force of approximately 40 military, police, and administrative officers entered the Baan Huay Tham Sub-Village area in G*e Noi Village, Moo 2, Mueng Na Sub-district, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province at 6:00 am in the morning of 22 July 2021. The authorities reportedly ordered community leaders to make an announcement and call for villagers to gather for the collection of their DNA samples per an official order from the Chiang Dao District Chief. The operation was carried out while the villages are under community lockdown, which prohibits external parties from entering because there have been seven reported COVID-19 cases in the areas.

IMN’s News Section has received a document alleging that the operation was conducted according to the Order of the Chiang Dao District Chief to headmen of villages in Moo 2 and Moo 12 in Mueng Na Sub-district dated 21 July 2021. Titled “The Request for Cooperation and Accommodation for the Authorities to Conduct a Search and Cordon Operation in Drug-Infested Areas,” the Order explains that the authorities conducted an investigative expansion following an arrest of members of a narcotic trade network. According to the document, it was found that the network is linked to people residing in these villages, hence the need for cooperation with the authorities’ DNA collection operation.

Nevertheless, this incident has triggered great anxiety among local villagers because their residential areas are currently under a lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 after seven persons in the communities were tested positive. In addition, more villagers from high-risk groups are also undergoing COVID-19 tests.

According to IMN’s source, some villagers had exercised their reservation and refused to allow the authorities to collect their DNA samples, citing that all persons have the liberty to decide whether to give consent to DNA collection or not. They also demanded that the authorities showed them a court warrant authorizing the collection of DNA samples from specific individuals if the authorities still wanted to have their DNA information.

Later, at 09:30 hrs, villagers left the meeting room where they were asked to gather. However, it was reported that the authorities raided individual households in the villages afterward. IMN will continue to report further progress via this FB Page.

22/05/2021

It is our aim at AIPP to demystify Indigenous Knowledge and make it accessible to all generations. To create curiosity among the next generation of youth about traditional farming systems and way of life, we will be launching a comic book called, “Let’s Go Back Home” on May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity.

We hope this is a gateway to many more ways that young Indigenous Peoples will learn and participate in the ways their ancestors sustained a living in harmony with Nature. It’s time to go back home and discover our unique selves!

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Photo credit: Lakpa Nuri/AIPP

20/05/2021

The ways of Indigenous Peoples have always been rooted in mutual respect for each other and the surroundings. It is an increasingly significant worldview and one that needs to be adopted globally, that humans are linked to each other and every living being on the planet. Not a superior species that can dominate and destroy everything in its wake.
The soon to be launched comic book, "Let's Go Back Home" illustrates the traditional way of life of the Pgakenyaw people who have their language, culture, traditions, and rich knowledge to manage their community and natural resources sustainably

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Photo credit: Lakpa Nuri/AIPP

20/05/2021

The forthcoming comic book to be launched on the International Day for Biological Diversity called "Let's Go Back Home", intends to generate a deeper understanding of Indigenous Peoples lives, worldviews, food systems, and the roles of Indigenous Women and Youth, among the public. We hope you join us in celebrating this momentous occasion.
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Photo credit: Mr. Boonsri Chalakkanok/PASD

18/05/2021

What is yours?

Let's celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity by sharing your good practices that enriched global biodiversity.

AIPP's Environment Programme is proud to be part of global changemakers who are bringing a positive impact to conversations and narratives around biodiversity from the lens of Indigenous Peoples in Asia.

In the lead-up to the International Day for Biological Diversity, we are proud to be launching a comic book called "Let's Go Back Home", that tells the story of the amazing people of Mae Yod village. Much care and conversations have led to this labour of love between the Karen Indigenous Peoples of Mae Yod village in Northern Thailand, Pgakenyaw Association for Sustainable Development (PASD), and the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP).

Watch this space for more!

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Photo credit: Lakpa Nuri/AIPP

10/03/2021

Enough is enough. When the meek indigenous forest dwellers fearlessly walked out of the meeting with the forest authorities in Kaeng Krachan National Park last week, their message was clear: Enough of your lies, cheating and violence. Enough of our hunger and loss of dignity from forced resettlement...

04/02/2021

Your single vote is matter for their lives.

20/01/2021

Following their prior forced relocation by forestry off …

19/01/2021

Karen indigenous group in Bangkloy village has decided to return to the deep forest "Jaipandin" where they were born and belong to.

The villagers were forced to relocate several times down to the lower place at Pongluek - Bangkoi village, Kaeng Krachan National Park. They experienced difficulty making a living at new relocation areas due to a lack of proper compensation and redress mechanisms. After years and years, there are eventually decided to go back to their ancestor's domain land.

19/01/2021

In Thailand's Kaeng Krachan Forest, the indigenous Karen are battling to secure land rights as authorities strive for world heritage status.

21/12/2020

Members of the indigenous Karen communities living near the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex have raised concerns over unresolved community rights issues ahead of the Thai government’s 4th nomination of the forest for world heritage status in 2021.

18/12/2020

Karen indigenous group and the shifting cultivation in Thailand.

04/08/2020

During the pandemic of coronavirus, Mr. Supot has managed to donate more than a ton of vegetables and disseminated two thousand packages of native seed to the victim of COVID-19.

29/07/2020

🔊🔊Join us at Chiang Mai or watch us online from this page to enjoy the celebration of the World Indigenous Peoples' Day 2020.

Feel the lives of Indigenous Peoples through numerous activities

👉Eat & talk for health in indigenous ways
Learn indigenous lifestyles by the culture of food and the wisdom of natural resource management – the source of food security of indigenous people.

👉Informal discussions on “The real situations from the mountains to the sea”
Talk about the lives of indigenous people with persons from the mountains to the sea, e.g. helping through sharing during the COVID 19 pandemic, land use and titles, adaptations to climate change.

👉Talks on the extension & enhancement of indigenous rights
Explore the future of indigenous rights in Thailand and look into the reasons for the draft of a law on promoting and protecting the ways of life of ethnic groups. Offer opinions on this draft concerning the content and how to move it forward.

28/07/2020

News

20/07/2020

COVID-19 lockdowns have sparked worries about food insecurity among city people. But that’s not the case with Ae Thoo and her Karen indigenous village in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Mai. The youngster is showing us how forest conservation can contribute to food sustainability.

English subtitle by Puritanasarn
Supported by Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact and Forest Peoples Programme (FPP)

22/06/2020

Forgotten by the world, a Nepali village on the Thai-Burma border clings to its heritage Nepali village in Pilok today here is a village in Thailand, created and settled by the Nepalis after the end of World War II, that neither the Nepali nor Thai governments knew existed till recently. The tiny....

21/06/2020

Solidarity live music for rainforest.
Chi Suwichan

19/06/2020

Neither electricity nor internet/Wi-Fi are available, but 1,600 hectares of natural forest provide a much larger choice of consumable items than a giant supermarket.

05/06/2020

The United Nations marked the 5th June as the World Environmental Day (WED) to raise awareness and call for action for the protection of our environment.

It was first held in 1974 through a flagship campaign on emerging from environmental issues to marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. World Environment Day has grown to become a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually. Each year, WED has provided a new theme that major corporations, NGOs, communities, governments, and all celebrities worldwide adopt to advocate environmental causes.
How do you act on the World Environmental Day?

Source: World Environmental Day – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Environment_Day