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National 8 years ago

Acknowledgment of customary forests shows govt support for indigenous people

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has confirmed support for indigenous people in Indonesia following the acknowledgment of customary forests in several areas across the archipelago, a minister has said.

National 8 years ago

Carnival of culture opens indigenous people's congress in North Sumatra

Hundreds of people in traditional attire from ethnic groups nationwide made for a vibrant opening ceremony at the fifth congress of the Indigenous People’s Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) in Tanjung Gusta, Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra, on Friday.

Opinion 8 years ago

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Why forestry is Indonesia's best hope

If the Indonesian government’s political will is sustained in enforcing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s commitment to peatland protection and empowering indigenous communities to protect their forests, Indonesia could be the next global climate hero.

National 9 years ago

Measles outbreak hits Orang Rimba tribe

A measles outbreak has spread to two groups of the Orang Rimba tribe in Sarolangun regency, Jambi, who have been out of reach of the national vaccination program.

Opinion 9 years ago

After the customary forest recognition

For indigenous people living in coastal areas, the law on the management of coastal areas and small islands requires the state to recognize those people’s territories and rights.The question is whether the government already has a blueprint on national development for indigenous peoples.

Art & Culture 9 years ago

Polahi community, guardian of Gorontalo forests

One of the remaining groups of the Polahi community is the Tahilu family, which comprises 10 members and lives on the Hatibi River, Paguyaman, Gorontalo regency. The family made headlines recently for its marriage system that allows males to marry their own mothers.

World 9 years ago

UN official: Peace treaties need to address indigenous women

Indigenous women are disproportionately the victims of violence in conflict zones and peace treaties must take into account their unique status by including clauses to protect this twice marginalized population, a United Nations special investigator said Tuesday.