Hosted by WECAN
During this virtual event held in parallel to the UNPFII, Indigenous women leaders will address a variety of topics, highlighting how Indigenous women are leading efforts to uphold Indigenous rights and sovereignty, including the right of Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) with the aim of advocating to global governments and financial institutions that respecting Indigenous knowledge, ways of life, and FPIC, and the right to say “no” to continued extraction, is paramount to addressing the global climate and environmental crises. Speakers will also present solutions grounded in Indigenous knowledge and expertise for protecting and defending communities and Mother Earth.