Indigenous voices unite for identity, rights and inclusion
Summary
Thousands of indigenous people gathered in Kathmandu to mark the 32nd International Indigenous Peoples’ Day, calling for identity, rights and inclusive political dialogue. Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav inaugurated the event as speakers urged protection of constitutional rights, land rights and indigenous knowledge.
Key Points
- The 32nd International Indigenous Peoples’ Day was marked with a rally from Bhrikutimandap to Khullamanch in Kathmandu, bringing together indigenous groups from across Nepal.
- Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav inaugurated the event and called for practical implementation of constitutional rights and greater inclusion in state policies.
- Organisers from NEFIN and community leaders emphasized protecting indigenous rights, identity, language, culture and traditional knowledge.
- Speakers linked indigenous sovereignty to land rights, ecological wisdom, and the responsible use of emerging technologies such as AI.
