Indigenous rights
Ambassador Pakarati sparks controversy over Rapa Nui post
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Chile's ambassador to New Zealand, Manahi Pakarati, faces backlash after sharing a social media post promoting self-determination for Rapa Nui. The Foreign Ministry reprimanded her, and she removed the post, acknowledging her mistake. Yet, lawmakers from both opposition and ruling coalition demand her removal.
An Ainu indigenous group in Hokkaido has filed a lawsuit demanding the return of remains from 279 ancestors held at a state facility.
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The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues concluded its annual meeting last week with urgent recommendations on climate action and land rights, even as it grapples with severe funding shortfalls and doubts over its influence. The two-week gathering in New York highlighted ongoing challenges for the 25-year-old body, which advises the U.N. and member states on Indigenous issues. A new internal assessment underscored the gap between its recommendations and actual implementation by governments.