Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights

April 20, 2026

UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York 2026

Mapuche in Chile tell the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York this afternoon that Mapuche women lack a voice to halt the impacts of heavy metals destroying the peoples health, and fires destroying their biodiversity.

UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York

Indigenous in Vietnam tell the U.N. Permanent Forum that their lands and people are being harmed by climate change, and Indigenous here are among the world's most vulnerable, during today's afternoon session. https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1yc42pdok

Winnemem Wintu Hereditary Chief Caleen Sisk tells the U.N. Permanent Forum this afternoon that her people in California are being denied recognition by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The afternoon session is now online. Watch video