Cultural Survival welcomes Alicia Moncada (Wayuu), who has joined as our new Director of Advocacy and Communications. She brings over 13 years of experience in human rights advocacy, research, and communication, with a focus on Indigenous Peoples' rights, gender justice, and climate justice. Moncada was born in Venezuela, sought refuge in Mexico, and is now based in London, England. Her academic background includes degrees in Law and Women's Rights, with specialized training in International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law.

By Chenae Bullock (Shinnecock)

Native American Heritage Month invites us to do more than celebrate history: we are called to engage in reflection, responsibility, and renewal. This month is not simply about learning the names of Tribes or attending cultural events. It is about understanding the deep resilience, diversity, and ongoing contributions of Native Nations, while also recognizing the systems of harm that continue to affect Indigenous communities today.

Why This Month Matters

A recent initiative by Orkonerei FM Radio has empowered Maasai women in Tanzania to fight for their rights, challenge gender inequality, and take control of their economic futures. The project, supported by the Indigenous Community Media Fund, focused on training women in leadership, human rights, and legal procedures while using radio programs to spread awareness.

Agenda item 10. Closure of the meeting at the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Panama City.

October  30, 2025

Statement on behalf of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB), delivered by Florina Lopez Miro, Indigenous Women on Biodiversity Network global and Red de Mujeres Indigenas sobre Biodiversidad de America Latina y el Caribe.

Thank you, Co-Chair.

I speak on behalf of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB).

By Anonymous

The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in southeastern Bangladesh, home to 13 Indigenous communities, has long carried the weight of unhealed wounds. In late September 2025, that fragile peace was shattered once again. What began as a protest demanding justice for the rape of a teenage Indigenous Marma schoolgirl in Khagrachari District turned into a communal crackdown on Indigenous communities.

Cultural Survival is excited to announce the addition of Alicia Moncada (Wayúu) as our new Director of Advocacy and Communications. With 13 years of experience transforming narratives and public policies to advance the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Alicia brings extensive expertise in advocacy strategies, research, and human rights communication at the international level.

By Bryan Bixcul (Maya-Tz’utujil), SIRGE Coalition Global Coordinator

By Morne Pietersen, Radio Station Manager

A local community radio station, Eden FM, is playing a pivotal role in preserving the cultural heritage and history of the Klein Karoo region through two distinct but interconnected research projects. The initiatives, undertaken with support from Cultural Survival’s Community Media Grant Fund, documented Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and the personal stories of forced removals under the apartheid-era Group Areas Act.

By Nailejileji Asia Tipap, Executive Director IWDA

By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois)

Photos by Julien Defourny
 

When thousands take to the streets to defend their livelihoods and territories, the world needs to bear witness.

By Elvia Rodríguez (Ñuu Savi, CS Staff)

Have you ever wondered what life is like in a place affected by mining exploitation? I have, many times: every time I read an article, every time I heard a testimony, every time I watched a video on social media, and I thought I understood what it meant. However, no book, no article, no video can convey what it is like to live day after day in a territory that is being sacrificed.