Recognising Indigenous Stewardship of Nature in Cambodia
With biodiversity loss and climate disruption widely recognised as inseparable challenges, the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP & LCs) is vital to protecting…
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AIPP calls for Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All Indigenous Peoples on Human…
AIPP joins the global community in commemorating Human Rights Day 2025 under the theme “Our Everyday Essentials,” which highlights how human rights are fundamental to daily life. This…
A Historic Milestone: Why September 5th is Now the International Day of the World’s…
A Global Recognition of Resilience and Leadership
In a landmark decision that echoes centuries of struggle and resilience, the United Nations General Assembly officially adopted a…
Recommendations of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group for Review of the…
July 16 2025
We, members of Indigenous Peoples of Asia and the Pacific, Indigenous rights defenders, and representatives of Indigenous Peoples Organizations, having engaged in the…
Cambodia’s Indigenous Customary Laws Spark Revival of Ancestral Wisdom
By Chhan Solatin and Blen Romam
Introduction
Cambodia's rich cultural tapestry is woven with a diverse array of Indigenous communities, each possessing unique traditions and practices…
Cambodia’s Pioneering Report on Indigenous Peoples
In a groundbreaking move, Cambodia has become the first country in Southeast Asia to produce a comprehensive National Report on the Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation of Indigenous…
Unfinished Progress: The Reality of Indigenous Peoples in Cambodia
On 12 December 2024, Cambodia unveiled a new chapter in understanding its Indigenous peoples with the launch of the National Report on the Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation of…
The Uniqueness of the Democratic System in Cambodia’s Indigenous Communities
This article explains how democracy exists and shapes Indigenous communities. The democratic practices of the Indigenous peoples are virtually unknown. And even Indigenous peoples…
Indigenous Peoples voice concerns on the revised Environmental and Social Framework…
We, members of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group (IPAG), have engaged in the ongoing Safeguards Policy Review of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) since last year with good faith. We note…
Can a carbon offset project really secure Indigenous rights in authoritarian…
The Cambodian Ministry of Environment has blocked Indigenous communities from receiving ownership over thousands of hectares of customary farmlands and culturally significant forests in…