Indonesia: BPAN’s 5th National Working Meeting Strengthens Indigenous Youth Leadership and Sovereignty

The Barisan Pemuda Adat Nusantara (BPAN – The Indigenous Youth of Archipelago) held its 5th National Working Meeting (RAKERNAS V) in the Ampang Delapan Indigenous
The Chepang People of Nepal: Displacement and the Fight for Dignity

The Chepang people of Nepal, numbering over 84,000, are among the country’s most marginalized Indigenous groups—deeply connected to the forests that sustain their lives and
Living Traditions: Stories of Asia’s Indigenous Peoples

IPAS brings together powerful stories from Indigenous communities across Asia in a booklet, highlighting their struggles, resilience, and leadership in protecting lands, cultures, and rights,
Indonesia: Leadership Training for Young Indigenous Women with Disabilities in South Sulawesi

IPAS is committed to ensuring that Indigenous persons with disabilities are not only included but also empowered to lead and shape their communities. Through direct
Enactment of the Indigenous Languages Act (Gurung and Magar Indigenous Languages) as Official Languages in the Gandaki Province, Nepal

On July 8, 2025, the Gandaki Provincial Assembly made history by unanimously passing Bill 2082, officially recognizing Gurung and Magar Indigenous Nationalities’ languages as the
Across Asia: Indigenous Peoples’ Stories of Strength and Solidarity

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Empowering Indigenous Youth in Thailand to Protect Their Rights and Environment

In Thailand, over 5 million Indigenous Peoples from 46 ethnic groups live across 67 provinces. Their deep connection with the land, water, forests, and cultural