On December 5, WECAN hosted a UN Side Event at COP28, titled "Women Implementing Climate Justice Solutions to Mitigate and Adapt to the Climate Crisis." Grassroots, Indigenous, and frontline

On December 5, WECAN hosted a UN Side Event at COP28, titled "Women Implementing Climate Justice Solutions to Mitigate and Adapt to the Climate Crisis." Grassroots, Indigenous, and frontline women, along with global organization representatives, presented diverse climate justice strategies, including forest protection, Indigenous rights, agro-ecology, and a Just Transition.

The event featured powerful testimonies from diverse women leaders. A special appearance by Sonia Guajajara, Brazil's Minister of Indigenous Peoples, underscored the vital role of women's leadership globally. WECAN is honored to continue its long-standing collaboration with Minister Guajajara.

Cultural Survival will host an event at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Despite

Cultural Survival will host an event at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Despite progress in Indigenous Peoples' rights since the UDHR, including greater participation and new agreements, severe human rights abuses persist globally. This event will reflect on the Indigenous rights movement's achievements and the vital work ahead to ensure human rights for all.

The event features respected Indigenous leaders and scholars: Kaimana Barcarse (Kanaka Hawai’i), Roberto Borrero (Taíno), Dr. Elsa Stamatopolou, Pasang Dolma Sherpa (Sherpa), Dr. Pavel Sulyandziga (Udege), Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough (Iñupiaq), and Lucy Mulenkei (Maasai).

Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered and face extinction without urgent intervention. SOS is dedicated to reversing this crisis. Learn how to

Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered and face extinction without urgent intervention. SOS is dedicated to reversing this crisis. Learn how to help protect these Great Apes.

We achieve this by raising awareness, empowering local communities as rainforest guardians, restoring damaged habitats through tree planting, and campaigning against threats to wild orangutans. Your support helps us safeguard their forests and future. Please donate.

SOS was established in 1997 by the late Lucy Wisdom.

"Waste Land," an award-winning documentary by Lucy Walker, explores the transformative power of art and the resilience of the human spirit. This uplifting film follows top-selling contemporary

"Waste Land," an award-winning documentary by Lucy Walker, explores the transformative power of art and the resilience of the human spirit. This uplifting film follows top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz.

Muniz embarks on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill near Rio de Janeiro, to international art stardom. "Waste Land" premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2010.

Today, women actively participate in churches and cathedrals, singing, preaching, and praying publicly. In a society questioning the church's relevance, does this evolving role truly make a

Today, women actively participate in churches and cathedrals, singing, preaching, and praying publicly. In a society questioning the church's relevance, does this evolving role truly make a difference?

Reverend Lucy Winkett addresses this topic in her thoughtful lecture, "Faith in Women: The Changing Role of Women and Girls in the Church." Explore her inspiring insights on finding your voice in today's church by reading the transcript here.