Indigenous under-representation will prevail in the next Congress
The indigenous association CHIRAPAQ pointed out that electoral candidates are not required to declare their ethnicity before the National Jury of Elections.
The indigenous association CHIRAPAQ pointed out that electoral candidates are not required to declare their ethnicity before the National Jury of Elections.
Ten regions in Peru will be under social immobilization and transport restrictions starting this Sunday, January 31.
Tarcila Rivera Zea, expert member of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, made this declaration in the Summit on Population and Development that will take place in Nairobi.
Yanapaq.info is a website that promotes access to the Permanent Forum recommendations on indigenous issues that should be implemented by States.
With a spiritual ceremony, the Indigenous Peoples Caucus and the Women and Gender Constituency celebrated Indigenous Women’s Day during COP24, in Poland.
Indigenous leaders of the world will debate for two weeks to address recommendations to the Member States.
Eight members of this group of experts resigned following the government’s decision to pardon Alberto Fujimori.
To indigenous peoples, the new year symbolizes the renewal of life. At the start of a new cycle, CHIRAPAQ extends its wishes for peace, hope and prosperity for the year 2018.
Female Leaders from all continents called for greater participation in COP23
Babatunde Osotimehin died suddenly on Monday at his home at the age of 68.
Preparatory meeting will be organized to ensure indigenous participation during the next session at the United Nations in New York.
The Peruvian activist, Tarcila Rivera Zea, remarked the necessity to promote equal opportunities for indigenous men and women.
By a supreme Decree the Ministry of Health reestablishes agency in charge of indigenous issues
Tarcila Rivera Zea demanded president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski its immediate restitution.
The members of the Advisory Committee on Culture will contribute to defining policies in this sector.
Ministry of Education awarded merit to support indigenous youth in rural schools in Loreto.
Tarcila Rivera Zea, Quechua leader, was nominated as candidate to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.