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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026

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The United Nations observed the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on August 9, 2026. The theme, ~~"Honouring~~ ‘Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and ~~Well-being,"~~ Well-being,’ highlighted the role of traditional midwives in community health and the preservation of cultural knowledge. UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted that while these midwives strengthen trust in health systems, they often lack formal institutional recognition. In Mexico, celebrations and protests marked the day. In Veracruz, Governor Rocío Nahle García led a commemoration with Zapotec, Nahuatl, Popoluca, Zoque, Mixtec, and Chinanteco representatives. Indigenous leaders there emphasized that reforms to Article 2 of the Federal Constitution and Article 5 of the Local Political Constitution are essential to ending historical discrimination. Other regional activities included land rights protests by over 5,000 people in Chiapas, the recognition of the ~~'metepantle'~~ ‘metepantle’ agricultural system in Tlaxcala, and discussions regarding President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo's proposal to rename Paso de Cortés to ~~"Paso~~ ‘Paso de los Pueblos ~~Indígenas."~~ Indígenas.’ In Yucatán, Mayan communities marched in Mérida to demand respect for collective rights and to denounce the criminalization of land defenders. In Chiapas, demonstrations also targeted territorial displacement, violence, and environmental destruction caused by infrastructure projects such as the Palenque-San Cristóbal highway. Globally, the observance addressed systemic challenges including land dispossession and socio-economic vulnerability. In The Hague, ceremonies at the Slavery Monument focused on visibility and ~~recognition, with officials noting ongoing pressures on traditional lands.~~ recognition. In Suriname, the VHP party called for legal regulations to protect Indigenous collective ~~rights and natural resources.~~ rights. Additional activities included midwifery celebrations in Peru and Brazil, and calls from PARLACEN for the ethical use of artificial intelligence to preserve ancestral languages.

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