On World Indigenous Day 2021, the world is coming together to shine a light on Indigenous peoples worldwide, calling for a new social contract that leaves no one behind. Young Indigenous peoples are at the forefront of that advocacy.
Despite being some of the most impacted groups by the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and systems of inequality and exclusion, Indigenous youth have been leading the way online and offline, demanding their own and their communities’ rights to be respected and their voices included in all decision-making that impacts their lives and futures.
To celebrate Indigenous youth’s resilience, agency, and drive, the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus, the Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, and the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth have come together to highlight the work of young Indigenous peoples who are leading the way in fighting for a more sustainable future for all.
Read about the 13 young Indigenous rights activists this article highlights here!