FIRST HISTORIC GLOBAL SUMMIT ON INDIGENOUS PEACEBUILDING was held in April 2024 & as we prepare for the 2nd summit for April 2026 reflect on where we are in the world today in peace, stability, security that works for all - beyond 1 community,1 country. youtube.com/watch?v=v2CbQn…

As the world focus on upcoming COP30 Brasil in Belém,a dated file photo of an event held Asia Society on Conflict & Climate reminding us of importance of including Indigenous Peoples knowledge & science as we live in and take care of 80% global biodiversity 🌿 ⁦UN Climate Change⁩

Watch the conversation, with Binalakshmi Nepram, Farwa Aamer, Nina Kantcheva, and Arpitha Kodiveri here 👉youtu.be/djh-RboajFw?si…

MANIPUR’ S ethereal dances : Indigenous women of Manipur perform “Ahingee Laan” at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA). Photo Credit : Lamdamba Oinam. Courtesy @Epao #IndigenousArts #HealingThroughArts #IndigenousPeacebuilding

Demolition of Manipur’s iconic historic site,Rajbari in Shillong where “Merger Agreement” signed by then King Bodhachandra Maharaj with Dominion of India took place 21 Sept 1949 is wrong.Under Rome Statute, destruction of historical monuments constitutes a “war crime” UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳⁩

2025 Expert Meeting of the Global Hub on Indigenous Peoples’Food Systems has commenced in Rome today. Indigenous Peoples from 7 socio cultural Indigenous regions of world. Opening of the plenary starts around fire #IndigenousWorld #WeAreHere ⁦FAO Indigenous Peoples⁩ ⁦Food and Agriculture Organization⁩

President Lula of Brazil Lula⁩ arrives at ⁦Food and Agriculture Organization⁩ HQ in Rome for 80th Anniversary. This is held alongside the Global Hub on Indigenous Food Systems held at the same time. Today the global launch of Indigenous Peacebuilders Network is happening at FAO HQ at 6 pm

In honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re reflecting on a powerful conversation examining the challenges Indigenous peoples face due to rising sea levels and natural disasters, and how the international community can provide support. 🌏 Binalakshmi Nepram Watch the full discussion here:

In honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re reflecting on this powerful conversation about how the climate crisis is an existential threat to many Indigenous communities across #Asia. Binalakshmi Nepram emphasized the critical need to include Indigenous voices in climate action. Watch

Global Launch of Indigenous Peace-builders,Mediators & Negotiators Network successfully held today at ⁦Food and Agriculture Organization⁩ 80th Anniversary & World Food Forum in the presence of Ambassadors of Norway, DRC,South Sudan,Columbia,South Africa & Indigenous leaders 🌿 ⁦FAO Indigenous Peoples⁩

WE DID IT! Cooking for 250+ people, Manipur Indigenous Cuisine at Global Indigenous Peoples Hub at World Food Forum Food and Agriculture Organization⁩ HQ.Thanks to all Chefs who supported to make it possible from Norway,Indonesia,Italy,Ghana etc #Cooking4Peace ⁦FAO Indigenous Peoples⁩ ⁦Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network⁩

I have written poems,articles,books & worked on ground with survivors all my life but cooking for 250+ people is something I have never done & was truly a life transformational experience.Thank you FAO Indigenous Peoples for giving me the title of an “Indigenous Chef.”Truly honored🙏🏽🌿☀️

“Hunger is the sister of War. 673 million people face hunger. 2.7 trillion dollars spent annually on weapons. 3 meals a day for everyone would cost US$ 315 billion.” Brazil 🇧🇷 President Lula at World Food Forum Lula & Global Alliance to Fight Hunger & Poverty

When was the last time,you,family & community sat around a sacred fire & enjoyed a home cooked meal.This is what we did Food and Agriculture Organization⁩ HQ in Rome World Food Forum⁩ currently on where we cooked Indigenous Manipuri Cuisine on 14 October ⁦FAO Indigenous Peoples⁩ ⁦UNPFII⁩

This as World Food Forum is on Food and Agriculture Organization

DAY 4 World Food Forum Food and Agriculture Organization HQ:Took part in a panel discussion on “Indigenous Peoples & Humanitarian Crisis-Intersection of Indigenous Food Systems and Humanitarian Response”with Expert Panelists from Tanzania, Peru, Kenya etc ⁦FAO in Emergencies⁩ ⁦FAO Indigenous Peoples⁩

It’s a wrap. World is a global family

“In the course of history,there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness,to reach a higher moral ground.A time when we have to shed our fear & give hope to each other.That time is now.”-Quote by Wangari Maathai #Oct19 #ThankYou #BirthdayWishes

May Peace, Healing, Care and Compassion be with us all this Diwali 🪔 The Festival of Lights. Our thoughts and prayers with 200 million people who are not able to light a candle in their homes due to wars and conflicts. May we find the light wherever we are.

A STAGGERING 700 MILLION WOMEN live in conflict-affected areas,with rising levels of conflict-related sexual violence & a fourfold increase in civilian casualties acc United Nations report.This is unacceptable.STEPS be taken 2 rectify #UNSCR1325 #ForAllWomenAndGirls share.google/tgiXM3DSWP85ts…