News & Events

United States Reconsiders Its Position on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Date: 06/07/2010

When the United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2007, only four nations voted against it: New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and the United States. Since then, both Australia and New Zealand have reversed their positions and endorsed the declaration, and Canada also has recently indicated an interest in reversing its position in a qualified way. And now the United States has joined the trend toward enlightenment.

Papua New Guinea Government Passes Law to Protect Industries from Indigenous Law Suits

Date: 06/04/2010

The Papua New Guinea legislature on May 28 amended sections of the country's Environment and Conservation Act to shield corporations from any responsibility for environmental damage caused by their operations, whether intentional or accidental. The law effectively strips Indigenous land owners of any rights to protect their land and makes it illegal for anyone to sue a corporation for the consquences of their actions.

Guatemala Communities Hit Hard by Tropical Storm Agatha

Date: 06/01/2010

Cultural Survival's Community Radio Project director Mark Camp reports from Guatemala that Tropical Storm Agatha devastated many of the communities that we are working with there. Mudslides and flooding have now killed 123 people, and the death toll is expected to rise, after more than three feet of rain fell. In just one village in Solola 25 homes were washed away and at least 15 people killed. There is no word yet on how many radio stations may have been affected, but the ones still operating will be essential lifelines for information and restoration efforts.

DECLARACION PÚBLICA AL PAIS Y EL MUNDO : ALBERTO PIZANGO

Date: 05/28/2010

RAZONES POR LAS CUALES ME ACOGI AL DERECHO DE ASILO

En los años 2008 y 2009 los pueblos indígenas amazónicos NOS MOVILIZAMOS DEMANDANDO la derogatoria de los decretos legislativos emitidos por Alan García y denunciando la violación de nuestro derecho a ser consultados, Como lo establece el Convenio 169 de la OIT.

Peruvian Indigenous Leader Alberto Pizango is Released