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       I have been recalling the First Historical session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous issues when in May 2002 for the first time the UN open their doors to welcome the indigenous peoples from around the world. It just happen after the Special session on children (A world fit for children).

     It was a very special session and the most outstanding momentum was the Panel for indigenous children that Anna Pinto and…

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August 9th, 2010



Chiang Mai, Thailand



Today was a historic day for the youth representing the countries in ASEAN which are linked by the Mekong River. For the first time in it's 30 years existence, the leaders of ASEAN have formally requested that the voices of the youth be heard! Sixty youth ranging in age from 8 to 25 split into groups to decide on the most important issues that they wish to be shared with the members of ASEAN. Many themes were discussed and the top 7 were… Continue