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The United Nations marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by celebrating Indigenous midwives, ancestral knowledge, cultural continuity, and spiritual traditions while calling for stronger recognition, protections, and support for Indigenous-led care.
A new UN report highlights progress and persistent barriers in women’s access to justice, emphasizing the role of civil society while examining how legal, traditional, and religious systems can both advance and limit equality.
March 8th marks International Women’s Day throughout much of the world. This year’s theme from the United Nations focuses on the legal rights and status of women, who globally have only 64% of the legal rights of men.
Indigenous communities are gaining recognition for their vital role in environmental stewardship, yet still face systemic barriers. Recent international developments highlight both progress and persistent challenges in securing land rights, cultural autonomy, and protection from exploitation and climate threats.
Two Indigenous scholars are leading a new UNESCO Chair to restore Indigenous knowledge, research governance, and language—advancing climate resilience, cultural sovereignty, and global recognition of Indigenous matriarchal leadership.