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FIWNA Successfully Hosts 8th Virtual Interaction on Thangmi Indigenous Self-Determination
Program
Jul 31, 2025

FIWNA Successfully Hosts 8th Virtual Interaction on Thangmi Indigenous Self-Determination

Virtual (Online)

The 8th Virtual Interaction Series focused on "Realizing Self-Determination by Thangmi Indigenous Peoples through Customary Self-Governing Institutions," exploring the socio-political and cultural frameworks of the …

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FIWNA Successfully Conducts Its 7th Virtual Interaction Series on the Influence of Hindu Philosophy on Yakthung (Limbu) Socio-Cultural Life
Program
Jul 14, 2025

FIWNA Successfully Conducts Its 7th Virtual Interaction Series on the Influence of Hindu Philosophy on Yakthung (Limbu) Socio-Cultural Life

Virtual (Online)

FIWNA hosted its seventh biweekly virtual session exploring "The Influence of Hindu Philosophy and Practices on Yakthung (Limbu) Customary Socio-Cultural Life."

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FIWNA Successfully Conducts 6th Virtual Interaction on Gurung Women's Wool Weaving Skills and Cultural Significance
Program
Jul 7, 2025

FIWNA Successfully Conducts 6th Virtual Interaction on Gurung Women's Wool Weaving Skills and Cultural Significance

Virtual (Online)

The 6th virtual session focused on traditional wool-making practices among Gurung women, tracing the complete process from sheep rearing to thread preparation and the crafting …

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FIWNA Hosts 5th Virtual Interaction on Indigenous People, Business, and Human Rights
Program
Jun 16, 2025

FIWNA Hosts 5th Virtual Interaction on Indigenous People, Business, and Human Rights

Virtual (Online)

The 5th virtual interaction series centered on "Indigenous People, Business, and Human Rights," featuring a keynote presentation from human rights advocate Durga Mani Yamphu.

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FIWNA Hosts 4th Virtual Interaction on Nhang-khor: Customary Self-Governance Systems of the Tamang Nation
Program
Jun 1, 2025

FIWNA Hosts 4th Virtual Interaction on Nhang-khor: Customary Self-Governance Systems of the Tamang Nation

Virtual (Online)

The 4th virtual session examined the historical governance structures of the Tamang Nation, exploring indigenous self-governance systems disrupted following the establishment of the Gorkha regime.

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FIWNA Hosts Third Virtual Interaction Series on Tumyang Customary Law of the Limbu People
Program
May 17, 2025

FIWNA Hosts Third Virtual Interaction Series on Tumyang Customary Law of the Limbu People

Virtual (Online)

FIWNA organized the 3rd virtual discussion focusing on "Tumyang Customary Law of the Limbu," exploring traditional legal frameworks governing dispute resolution, ceremonies, marriage, and land …

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FIWNA Meeting Summary — May 2025
Event
May 10, 2025

FIWNA Meeting Summary — May 2025

FIWNA Office, Elmhurst, NY

FIWNA held a meeting addressing advisor nominations, a new vice president appointment, annual event planning, and a birthday celebration for a senior member.

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FIWNA Conducts Virtual Interaction Program on Indigenous Rights and ILO Convention Number 169
Advocacy
May 9, 2025

FIWNA Conducts Virtual Interaction Program on Indigenous Rights and ILO Convention Number 169

Virtual (Online), New York

FIWNA organized a virtual session addressing indigenous rights and ILO Convention 169, featuring Professor Dr. Krishna Bhattachan and highlighting issues of Free Prior and Informed …

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FIWNA Fortnightly Discussion Series 1 — CEDAW and Nepal's 7th Periodic Report
Advocacy
Apr 5, 2025

FIWNA Fortnightly Discussion Series 1 — CEDAW and Nepal's 7th Periodic Report

Virtual (Online), New York

The first FIWNA Fortnightly Discussion Series focused on CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) and Nepal's 7th Periodic Report …

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FIWNA Celebrates International Women's Day with a Focus on Equality and Empowerment of Migrant Indigenous Women
Cultural
Mar 8, 2025

FIWNA Celebrates International Women's Day with a Focus on Equality and Empowerment of Migrant Indigenous Women

United States

FIWNA marked International Women's Day by emphasizing empowerment and equal rights for migrant indigenous women from Nepal, highlighting systemic challenges and advocating for enhanced opportunities …

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