UN Forum Spotlights Indigenous Healthcare Worldwide
Over 1,000 leaders gathered at the UN to tackle healthcare gaps facing Indigenous communities globally. The forum marks 25 years of placing Indigenous voices at the center of international action.
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Syria Recognizes Newroz as Official Holiday After 100 Years
For the first time in a century, Syria officially recognized Newroz, the Kurdish new year, as tens of thousands gathered in Damascus and across the country to celebrate unity and cultural recognition. The historic moment marks a major step forward for Kurdish cultural rights in Syria.
Seven Indigenous Men Cleared After Abalone Charges Dropped
Seven Walbunja men accused of illegally trafficking abalone walked free after prosecutors withdrew all charges when surveillance evidence fell apart. After two years of stress and a $2 million investigation, justice finally arrived for the Indigenous fishermen fighting for their cultural rights.
Haryana Allows Kirpans and Mangalsutras in Exam Halls
Students in Haryana can now wear religious and cultural items during exams without fear of being turned away. The new policy protects Sikh students carrying kirpans and married women wearing mangalsutras at testing centers across the state.