This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22) theme is “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.” It brings together cross-cutting issues such as biodiversity and climate, including an economy that supports environmental objectives.  This year's central message is to change strategies, initiatives, and action plans in these areas so that they contribute to achieving goals and positive outcomes, address inequalities, sustainable development, respect for traditional knowledge, and empo

In April 2025, Cultural Survival accompanied two Indigenous authorities from Bolivia, Pastor Carvajal (Aymara) from the Seque Jahuira Viacha Community in the Department of La Paz and Guadalupe Fernández (Quechua) from the Ayllu Acre Antequera, province of Poopó Department of Oruro, to the 24th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

Over the past six months, Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin has travelled repeatedly to Ecuador, reporting on the impact of Canadian mining projects on the Indigenous Peoples who live there. Morin reports from the rolling hills outside the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, where Dundee Precious Metals, a Canadian company, plans to develop the underground Loma Larga gold mine.

By Brandi Morin (Iriquois, Cree)

Over the past six months, Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin has travelled repeatedly to Ecuador, reporting on the impact of Canadian mining projects on the Indigenous Peoples who live there. She reports from the rolling hills outside the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, where Dundee Precious Metals, a Canadian company, plans to develop the underground Loma Larga gold mine.

By Brandi Morin (Iriquois, Cree)

In November 2025, the Panamanian State's human rights record will be examined again before the United Nations Human Rights Council under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). This review mechanism examines compliance with human rights in all UN member states.

​By David Detmold, Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda

On Monday, May 12, 2025, supporters of the five bills promoted by the Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda (MILA) converged on the State House in Boston to lobby senators and representatives to pass the entire slate of long-stalled Indigenous-backed legislation.

El 12 de mayo de 2025 Victoria Nuñez Fernández, parte del Lof Pillañ Mawiza (Chubut, Argentina) y criminalizade por su defensa de la tierra y el medio ambiente, tenía su audiencia de revisión de libertad condicional.

By Edson Krenak (Krenak, CS Staff)

In April 2025, Cultural Survival submitted a stakeholder report to the Human Rights Council for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United States. The report highlights instances where the U.S. has not complied with the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

By Justin BAFUNYEMBAKA, Program Manager at RATECO/SUD-KIVU

In a significant step forward for community radio journalism in South Kivu, Congo, journalists have successfully mastered digital sound processing techniques using Adobe Audition. This achievement follows the completion of a project implemented by Réseau des Radios et Télévisions Communautaires (RATECO) with support from Cultural Survival.

On May 9, 2025, the United Kingdom-based Business & Human Rights Resource Centre released its 2025 Transition Minerals Tracker. Updated annually, the Transition Minerals Tracker monitors human rights risks linked to major mining operations for key minerals used in renewable energy, electrification, and battery technologies.

Cultural Survival's community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories to tell of your own about why you decided to become an advocate for Indigenous Peoples' rights. Sharing these stories further connects our community, provides much-needed solidarity and validation to our staff and partners on the ground, and helps us inspire others to join our movement. We are excited to spotlight members and former interns of our community and highlight your contributions and perspectives through our Cultural Survival Spotlight series.