Indigenous peoples around the globe are making themselves heard in international arenas and at the national level. But many challenges remain in the fight for full recognition of all their rights.

MALAYSIA: Race Relations Act Will Change Little – Critics
Baradan Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR – After 50 years of trying to build a plural society Malaysia now plans to enact a race relations law to end discrimination and protect minorities. But critics say a new law will change little.
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BOLIVIA: Morales Cites “Evidence” of U.S. Meddling
Haider Rizvi
UNITED NATIONS – Bolivian President Evo Morales reiterated the charge Tuesday that the U.S. government was plotting to overthrow his government and that Washington had a hand in the recent episodes of violence in which a number of his supporters were killed and wounded by opposition gangs.
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BRAZIL: Amazon Art Institute Helps Recover Indigenous Roots
Mario Osava
MANAUS, Brazil – Dhiani Pa’saro came to Manaus, the bustling city of 1.7 million people in the heart of Brazil?s Amazon rainforest, eight years ago, after wandering from one village or town to another. At the time he planned to become a dentist, but at 33 he is now a renowned artist.
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LATIN AMERICA: Native Groups Express Solidarity with Bolivian Leader
Kintto Lucas
QUITO – Indigenous organisations from several countries in Latin America declared their solidarity with Bolivian President Evo Morales with respect to the crisis in his country, and are preparing a major gathering in La Paz, Bolivia within the next few weeks.
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