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Call for greater priority to the fulfillment of the rights of indigenous peoples – Unicef & Unesco
The rights of indigenous peoples must be protected and respected. | To read the full message by UNICEF, UNFPA and UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Regional Directors calling on countries to give greater priority to the fulfillment of the rights of indigenous … Continue reading
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous People 2019 (9 August) – Unesco
Indigenous peoples and UNESCO Indigenous peoples live in all regions of the world and own, occupy or use some 22% of global land area. Numbering at least 370-500 million, indigenous peoples represent the greater part of the world’s cultural diversity, … Continue reading
Posted in Adverse inclusion, Bastar, Community facilities, Constitution and Supreme Court, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Forest Rights Act (FRA), Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Press snippets, Resources, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Rural poverty, Seasons and festivals, Southern region, Tribal culture worldwide, Tribal identity
Tagged Konda Reddi, Koya, Nayakpodu
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Cultural invisibility – India’s 196 endangered languages (Unesco Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger 2009)
The state of indigenous languages today mirrors the situation of indigenous peoples. In many parts of the world, they are on the verge of extinction. […] However, with the growing global recognition of indigenous knowledge systems, the hope that indigenous … Continue reading
Posted in Assimilation, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Constitution and Supreme Court, Democracy, Education and literacy, Endangered language, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, Languages and linguistic heritage, Misconceptions, Multi-lingual education, Names and communities, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Seven Sister States, Tribal identity
Tagged Khasi, Naga, Onge
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International Mother Language Day (annually observed on 21 February): “Language teaching and particularly multilingual education are a key factor in the development of understanding among peoples and dialogue for peace” – Unesco
How to celebrate Mother Language Day in your school | Read the full post by Unesco for updates >> Schoolteachers Encourage children to use their mother languages to introduce themselves and talk about their families and culture Celebrate culture by having … Continue reading
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International Mother Language Day, celebrated every year on 21 February – Unesco
On International Mother Language Day 2018, celebrated every year on 21 February, UNESCO reiterates its commitment to linguistic diversity and invites its Member States to celebrate the day in as many languages as possible as a reminder that linguistic diversity … Continue reading →
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