Russia’s Control Over Sami People
The situation regarding the Indigenous Sami people in Russia is grave, as they are being compelled to conceal their identity due to government pressures and legal changes. The Russian administration’s actions threaten their cultural heritage and autonomy, outlining a broader narrative of dominance over…
Joint Side Event of Arctida and ADC Memorial Brussels at the OSCE Human Rights Conference: Criminalization and Destruction of Indigenous Peoples in Russia: State and Corporate Violations
Date: October 8, 2024Time: 13:30-14:30Location: Hotel Sofitel Victoria, Warsaw, Opera Room This event will focus on the severe challenges facing Indigenous peoples in the Arctic zone of Russia, including state repression and environmental devastation by mining companies. The discussion will be led by Ilya…
Pavel Sulyandziga, Dmitry Berezhkov “We Have Learned to Understand You to Defend Ourselves: The Dialectics of Yulia Navalnaya’s Slovenian Theses”
September 10, 2024 “The price of greatness is responsibility,” said British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during his visit to Harvard University in 1943. This phrase remains a treasure of global political thought, defining the boundaries of what is acceptable for public figures and simultaneously…
The tragic fate of Albert Razin, a fighter for the Udmurt language
5 years ago, on September 10, 2019, Albert Razin, a 79-year-old Udmurt scientist and public figure, committed “tipshar’, an act of self-immolation near the building of the State Council of Udmurtia in Izhevsk. Banners were found next to him, in which he demanded to…
The Ongoing Struggle for Decolonization and Recognition of the Yupik People
Luda Kinok, an Indigenous rights advocate and member of the Yupik people, reflects on the severe impact of colonization on Indigenous populations worldwide. The experiences of her community, as well as those of other Indigenous groups, are often shrouded in silence, causing immense pain…
Indigenous Leaders to Convene at Global Summit on the Energy Transition
Summit Highlights a Rights-Based Approach and Centers Indigenous Peoples’ Priorities and Solutions The Indigenous Peoples Global Coordinating Committee, in partnership with Securing Indigenous Peoples Rights to a Green Economy (SIRGE) Coalition, is hosting the JUST TRANSITION: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge, and Lived Experiences, an…
To Prevent Harm and Uphold Rights, ICMM Must Address the “Critically Weak” Indigenous Peoples’ Policy
Statement from the Securing Indigenous Peoples Rights in the Green Economy (SIRGE) Coalition about the International Council on Mining and Metals’ (ICMM) Position Statement on Indigenous Peoples On August 8, the International Council on Mining and Metals, a mining industry trade association representing one…
Disproportionate Mobilization of Indigenous Peoples in Khabarovsk Krai in raw figures
Author: Maria Vyushkova On August 1, 2024, a study was published by the publication “Important Stories” and the independent analytical group Conflict Intelligence Team. Based on data about payments to military personnel and their families, both teams managed to calculate the number of contract…
Galina Angarova’s Address on International Indigenous Day: A Call for Unity and Action
In this message from Galina Angarova, the Executive Director of the SIRGE Coalition discusses the importance of safeguarding Indigenous rights and lands in the context of global climate solutions. Galina emphasizes the need for meaningful inclusion of Indigenous voices in decision-making processes and highlights…
THE STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF RUSSIA (ICIPR) REGARDING THE INCLUSION OF 55 ASSOCIATIONS IN THE LIST OF “EXTREMIST ORGANIZATIONS”
The International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia (ICIPR) expresses extreme concern and indignation over the inclusion of 55 indigenous peoples’ organizations, national minorities, decolonial, and other associations in the list of “extremists” by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation. Aborigen-Forum, an…