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This project is a lovely example on how to tackle a recognised human-centric challenge and use technology to achieve lasting results. You don't always have to go for the latest and greatest piece of tech just for the sake of something shiny, especially when your goals are clear. You can also be surprised at what you and your colleagues are capable of once you get underway. Well done, youthfolklore.com, Paulina and Simona Leasa-Pantiru!

What matters to Indigenous peoples in education? 👉 Fostering identity 👉 Facilitating well-being 👉 Connecting to land 👉 Honouring language 👉 Recognizing the inherent right to self-determination https://lnkd.in/gEUgSzuT #NIPD2024

Generational change starts small, and it starts with us! Policy change is vital, but it's often the mundane, innocuous actions, mindsets and conversations in our own communities that move the needle over generations - one way or another. Educators do this vital work for my and your kids every single day, and speaking to them as part of my role, I know that openly supporting these steps, however small, matters! Support where you can, with encouragement, questions and suggestions. The more we openly acknowledge that we care about justice at a personal level, the more likely things will shift.

While at the #sb60 , I have been following the thematic area of capacity building which is most notably essential for the young people. #sb60 #climateaction #youth

Today, we celebrate the strength, determination, and potential of every young person out there. As you grow, learn, and use your skills to foster peace and development, you are shaping a better future for all. This year's theme, "Youth Skills for Peace and Development," highlights the importance of your contributions in creating a progressive society. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #YouthEmpowerment #PeaceAndDevelopment #JANigeria

In this video, learn about the insights of indigenous pastoralist men who participated in a recent training based on the Secure Your Families Futures (SYFF) curriculum. The SYFF curriculm is designed to transform harmful norms and practices about women’s rights among men in local communities. Social norms, whether they are healthy and just or unhealthy and unjust, influence behaviours in all communities. If more people practice and promote positive equitable norms and practices, they are likely to influence the practices in their community thus promote equity and rights. #womensrights https://lnkd.in/d3bSayNG

Recently, Casey Hewes and I have been discussing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). This declaration was an effort to unify the basic, fundamental, and immutable #rights of #Indigenous Peoples globally. 🌍🛡️ But my question is, how aware is the general population of this? 🤔 Did you know that the only countries to initially vote against these Indigenous rights (in the early 2000s) were Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand? These are the 4 countries colonized by England and still largely influenced by English-based governance. 🏛️🇬🇧 How much did you know about this before or do you know about it now? #IndigenousRights #UNDRIP #IndigenousPeoples #GlobalAwareness #Colonization #Canada #UnitedStates #Australia #NewZealand #HumanRights #IndigenousVoices

Relevant text:”” “ 🔍 1. Hidden Control Through Sovereignty    •   Illusion of Autonomy: External governments may control how UNDRIP policies are implemented, undermining true sovereignty.    •   Corporate Interests: Governments and corporations could use UNDRIP to further their agendas under the guise of consultation. 🛡️ 2. Dilution of Traditional Governance    •   Incompatibility: UNDRIP’s Western legal frameworks may not align with Indigenous governance systems based on spirituality and oral traditions.    •   Control Over Culture: Governments may regulate or commodify Indigenous cultural practices. 🌍 3. UN Involvement in Local Affairs    •   Global Agendas: UNDRIP could force Indigenous nations to align with global policies that don’t serve their best interests.    •   Weak Enforcement: The declaration depends on state cooperation, allowing for selective or diluted implementation. ⚖️ 4. Legal Ambiguity    •   Non-Binding Nature: UNDRIP is not legally binding, allowing states to support it without taking meaningful action.    •   Exploitation of Loopholes: Vague wording may allow states to bypass the protection of Indigenous rights. ⚔️ 5. Dividing Indigenous Communities    •   Internal Conflict: UNDRIP may unintentionally divide Indigenous communities between those who support it and those who view it as external imposition.    •   Top-Down Approach: Decisions may be made by external powers, excluding grassroots Indigenous voices. In conclusion, while UNDRIP claims to support Indigenous rights, it may open the door to further colonization and external control. Indigenous communities must remain vigilant to ensure it doesn’t limit their sovereignty or serve external interests. 💡 Time for critical reflection: How is UNDRIP really being used? #IndigenousRights #Sovereignty #UNDRIP #TrojanHorse #IndigenousSovereignty #IndigenousCommunities #CriticalAnalysis #IndigenousGovernance #Colonization #IndigenousLeadership #IndigenousPeoples”

I reckon they are getting the language right now to tell the story in a way that everyone can see and feel. Do you agree? https://lnkd.in/gtdbkp_x #FreeTrade #BadHealth #Colonisation #Narratives - #Localisation #LocalEconomy #SlowFood #Diversity #Humanity #Humility #WorldLocalisationDay