UNPFII 2026_Samuel Stanley

¡Que defender la tierra no cueste la vida!

Durante 2025, al menos 46 personas Indígenas fueron asesinadas en América Latina por defender la tierra, el territorio y la vida. Esto no es un hecho aislado, se trata de una crisis sistemática en contra de las personas Indígenas defensoras en el mundo. En este programa presentamos el testimonio de José Silva Duarte, líder Indígena wayuu, quien ha sido víctima de varios atentados. Puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita. Música de introducción: - “Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation. Derechos de autor, propiedad de The Halluci Nation. Usada bajo su permiso. Música de fondo: - Música de uso libre. Voces: - José Silva Duarte, director del Movimiento Indígena Nación Wayúu, Colombia. - Sandra Suaste Ávila, integrante de la Red Nacional de Organismos Civiles de Derechos Humanos “Todos los Derechos para Todas, Todos y Todes” (Red TDT), México. - Guadalupe Pastrana, Nahua, Cultural Survival, México. Producción, guión y edición: - Guadalupe Pastrana, Nahua, Cultural Survival, México. Imagen: - Cultural Survival. Enlaces: - Firma la petición al gobierno de Colombia: https://tinyurl.com/Defenderscol - Firma la petición al gobierno de México: https://tinyurl.com/Defendersmex Esta es una producción de Radio de Derechos Indígenas. Nuestros programas son gratuitos para escuchar, descargar y difundir.

Angelina Sacbajá, salud y partería tradicional

Angelina Sacbajá (maya kaqchikel), integrante de la Alianza Continental de Partería Indígena y Tradicional de las Américas, nos compartió, durante la sesión 25° del Foro Permanente de la ONU para las Cuestiones Indígenas, recomendaciones clave para asegurar el reconocimiento de la partería. También habló sobre los desafíos que enfrentan las parteras en el contexto actual, especialmente frente a legislaciones que aún no reconocen plenamente su labor. Puedes escuchar, descargar y compartir este programa de forma gratuita. Música de introducción: - “Burn Your Village to the Ground” de The Halluci Nation. Derechos de autor, propiedad de The Halluci Nation. Usada bajo su permiso. Música de fondo: - Música de uso libre. Voces: - Angelina Sacbajá, Alianza Continental de Partería Indígena y Tradicional de las Américas, Guatemala. - Rosy Sul González, maya kaqchikel, Cultural Survival, Guatemala. Entrevista, producción, guión y edición: - Rosy Sul González, maya kaqchikel, Cultural Survival, Guatemala. Imagen: - Cultural Survival. Esta es una producción de Radio de Derechos Indígenas. Nuestros programas son gratuitos para escuchar, descargar y difundir.

UNPFII 2026_Sarai Timothy and Arlene Greist

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2026 session placed a strong emphasis on the theme of Indigenous peoples and health, recognizing that well-being extends far beyond clinical care. Convened under the United Nations, the forum brought together global stakeholders to examine how historical injustices, environmental pressures, and systemic inequalities continue to shape health outcomes in Indigenous communities. The 2026 discussions framed health as a holistic concept, deeply tied to land, culture, identity, and self-determination. Cultural Survival attended this year's forum and we interviewed some of the delegates who attended. Interviewee: Sarai Timothy and Arlene Greist (Iñupiat Ilitqusiat) Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San) Music: Whispers by Ziibiwan, used with permission. "Burn your village to the ground", by the Haluci Nation, used with permission. Cultural Survival attended this years forum, and we interviewed some of the delegates who attended

UNPFII 2026_Samuel Stanley

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2026 session continued its role as one of the most important global gatherings focused on Indigenous peoples’ rights, development, and cultural preservation. Convened under the broader framework of the United Nations, the forum brought together Indigenous leaders, government representatives, NGOs, and experts to address ongoing challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities worldwide. The 2026 session built on decades of advocacy, emphasizing both urgent concerns and long-term strategies. Cultural Survival attended this years forum and we interviewed some of the delegates who attended. Interviewee: Samuel Stanley (San) Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San) Music: Whispers by Ziibiwan, used with permission. "Burn your village to the ground", by the Haluci Nation, used with permission.

UNPFII 2026_Chanchana Chakma

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) opened its twenty-fifth session On Appril 20th at United Nations Headquarters in New York, marking the 25th anniversary of its founding as the unique multilateral forum for Indigenous Peoples. It takes place against a global backdrop of persistent challenges, including health, conflict, and inequality. It also comes at a time when the multilateral system, within the framework of initiatives such as UN80, faces growing demands for inclusion, legitimacy, and effectiveness. Cultural Survival attended this years forum and we interviewed some of the delegates who attended. Interviewee: Chanchana Chakma (Chakma) Produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San) Music: Whispers by Ziibiwan, used with permission. "Burn your village to the ground", by the Haluci Nation, used with permission.