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eBook | Diversification of Livelihoods: Transforming relations within the Yanadi (a formerly asset-less coastal community) – Andhra Pradesh

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Background The growing human population all along the coastal zone is vulnerable to cyclones, storm surges and other natural disasters, including sea level rise. The livelihoods of millions are likely to be affected as a result of both physical and social vulnerabilities. Despite inherent capacity among coastal communities to adapt and cope with changing scenarios, … Read more

Video | “Dungri latar” (At the Foothill): Song 6 from Santali video album “Ale Ato” (Our Village) – West Bengal

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6 Dungri latar (At the Foothill) [Starting from 1:06] Version with subtitles >> ThemeA boy tells a girl:At the foothill in the stone quarry, I see you carrying stone chips on your head and become sad, Muni. For money and earthly pleasure you spoil your youthful body and your soul.The girl tells the boy:What can … Read more

eBook | The Gamit Adivasis: A community with its own stories of origin – Gujarat

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eBook | Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Towards “a life free from want and fear” for every ethnic group – United Nations

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains as relevant today as it was on the day in 1948 that it was proclaimed and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. […] The Universal Declaration promises to all the economic, social, political, cultural and civic rights that underpin a life free from want and fear. They are … Read more