79th Naga Independence
On August 14, 1947—one day before India’s independence—the Naga people declared their own independence, affirming their distinct identity and right to self-determination. On this 79th Naga Independence Day, AYIPN stands…
Indigenous Lands belong in Indigenous Hands (ILIH) Campaign – Philippines
From the struggles of our Indigenous brothers and sisters in Bangladesh and Northeast India, we now turn to the highlands of the Cordillera, Philippines, where the Progressive Igorots for Social…
Statement on the 75th Karen Martyr’s Day
On the occasion of the 75th Karen Martyrs’ Day, Asia Young Indigenous Peoples Network (AYIPN) stands in firm solidarity with the Karen people around the world as they honor the…
Indigenous Lands belong in Indigenous Hands (ILIH) Campaign – Northeast India
Continuing our IDWIP series under the ILIH Campaign, we now turn from the hills of Bangladesh to the vibrant lands of Northeast India, where Indigenous youth carry forward the fight…
Indigenous Lands belong in Indigenous Hands (ILIH) Campaign – Bangladesh
Across Asia, Indigenous youth are rising — confronting land grabs, resisting destructive projects, and defending the lifeblood of their communities. Their struggles are rooted in centuries of unyielding spirit, and…