What’s blocking indigenous peoples and local communities in Nepal from claiming their biodiversity rights?

The government has sent a four-member delegation (but no ministers) to the event whereas six Nepalis representing indigenous peoples have arrived in Montreal. The post What’s blocking indigenous peoples and local communities in Nepal from claiming their biodiversity rights? appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

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We should move forward together: Deuba

Kathmandu: Former prime minister and president of the Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba has stated that unity among all citizens is necessary for the country to thrive. Speaking at the Federation of Democratic Indigenous and Tribal People convention on Tuesday in Kathmandu, Deuba said that indigenous people should advance as a group because their participation to all movements in Nepal is significant. "Nepal is now a society of tribal people," he stated. Deuba further added, " Indigenous people have contributed something really significant. Thus, by banding together, you may all greatly benefit this country. Fight for your rights going...

We should move forward together: Deuba

Kathmandu: Former prime minister and president of the Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba has stated that unity among all citizens is necessary for the country to thrive. Speaking at the Federation of Democratic Indigenous and Tribal People convention on Tuesday in Kathmandu, Deuba said that indigenous people should advance as a group because their participation to all movements in Nepal is significant. "Nepal is now a society of tribal people," he stated. Deuba further added, " Indigenous people have contributed something really significant. Thus, by banding together, you may all greatly benefit this country. Fight for your rights going...

WWF Nepal organizes 'The Generation Green: Aspiration and Action'

KATHMANDU, Sep 24: On the occasion of National Conservation Day 2023, WWF Nepal organized a youth symposium ‘The Generation Green: Aspiration and Action’. The event brought together youth from various parts of the country who have been engaged in WWF Nepal’s youth programs for 30 year

World Bank, Rural Reconstruction Nepal sign $4.5 million grant pact

DEK: The pact will help create livelihood opportunities and increase the income of forest-dependent indigenous people and communities in the Madhesh and Lumbini provinces through a dedicated funding mechanism.

Anthropologist Om Gurung dies of cancer

Gurung had spearheaded the fight against the state induced social exclusion, cultural discrimination and political domination against indigenous people and other marginalised and disadvantaged groups of Nepal.

Today’s national news in a nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings to you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Govt committed to ensuring rights of indigenous people, PM Deuba says Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the incumbent government was proactive for the rights and interests of the indigenous people as […]

Nepal activists need to learn why informed consent matters in advocacy

Informed consent is a popular term in development and gender-based advocacy programme that refers to ensuring subjects of advocacy--in most cases, women, indigenous people and marginalised communities--have understood all stages of programmes and have given permission to use and publish their information freely. The post Nepal activists need to learn why informed consent matters in advocacy appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Indigenous people's role to consolidate nationality: Province Chief Gurung

GANDAKI, August 10: Chief of Gandaki Province, Prithvi Man Gurung, said the indigenous community could play an important role on consolidation of nationality. Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the 27th International Day of the Indigenous People yesterday, Province Chief Gurung reminded that the indigenous community in Nepal had played vital role on nation building. "This community has huge significance in terms of keeping ethnic harmony intact and strengthening nationality. Nepal's constitution 2015 has guaranteed multi-ethnic, multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi-lingual specificities of the country for the equitable and just representation of the indigenous communities in each State body." Time has come for all to protect the salient features of the constitution as federalism, republic, secularism and inclusive and proportional representation and make indigenous people feel the ownership of the State. In 1994, the UN General Assembly had announced the International Day of the World Indigenous People.