APYN in the Philippines share their work to protect & respect Indigenous Peoples’ Rights :
“August is the month dedicated for the promotion and protection of the Indigenous Peoples’ rights. In August 9, we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This is a good opportunity for young people across the globe to advance the goal of fortifying an international solidarity for the solution of the problems faced by the indigenous peoples. This is an opportunity for youth to stand up and demand that government ensures that indigenous peoples are free to exercise their rights to health, education and social and economic development.
From August 2009 to January this year, Asia Pacific Youth Network in the Philippines facilitated the (((Youth Poses for Dignity))) where more than 2000 youth voices (in the form of photos), including some 90 from indigenous young people themselves, were collected. These 2000 plus (((Youth Poses for Dignity))) which focus on the call for the respect of Indigenous Peoples’ rights are collated into collages. Above are some of the final product.
We invite you to be part of our advocacy and make this world a place where a genuine respect for human rights is present.”
And here’s a great film of developed by friends at AI Philippines:‘Like You, We have Rights Too. Young Indigenous Peoples – Voices of the Young Indigenous Peoples’
part one: part two:
& a shout out to our friends at the Asia Pacific Indigenous Youth Network
youth is the back bone and future as well,, i must commend your job,, lets extend your vision here in Pakistan