Non Moro Indigenous Peoples Youth Network

29/10/2025

PAHRA Statement on the 28th Year of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)

Twenty-eight years have passed since the enactment of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), a landmark law meant to uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples to their ancestral lands, self-governance, and cultural integrity. Yet today, many Indigenous communities continue to face displacement, threats, and violence, showing how the promise of IPRA remains unfulfilled.

The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) joins Indigenous communities across the country in marking this anniversary with a renewed call for justice, accountability, and protection. We amplify our demand to safeguard the rights of Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIP) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), who continue to experience exclusion, discrimination, and harassment amid unresolved conflicts over territory and governance.

The continuing violence against NMIPs in BARMM highlights the urgent need for genuine recognition of their identities and rights. It is not enough for laws to exist on paper; they must translate into real protection, inclusive policies, and meaningful participation in decision-making processes. Indigenous communities must not be treated as outsiders within their own ancestral domains.

PAHRA also stands firmly with the Manobo Pulangiyon tribe of Quezon, Bukidnon, who persist in their long struggle to reclaim their ancestral lands from encroachment and occupation. Their continuing displacement, despite clear legal recognition of their rights, reflects the systemic failure to uphold the principles of IPRA and the broader human rights framework it represents.

The struggle of Indigenous Peoples is a struggle for human rights, justice, and dignity. Their fight to protect their land, culture, and life ways is also a fight for the environment, peace, and people’s rights everywhere.

On this 28th year of IPRA, PAHRA calls on the government, local authorities, and the public to move beyond symbolic recognition and take concrete steps to end the violence, uphold Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and ensure that the spirit of IPRA lives not just in law, but in practice and in the daily lives of Indigenous communities.

28/10/2025

STATEMENT: URGENT CALL FOR THE HOLDING OF BARMM ELECTION BY MARCH 2026

27/10/2025

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25/10/2025

23/10/2025

"𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐌 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐒' 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓"

"𝐆Ë𝐃Ë𝐓Ë𝐍 𝐈𝐇 𝐆𝐀𝐈 𝐖𝐄 𝐊Ë𝐒Ë 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐔-𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐔, 𝐌Ë𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐒Ë𝐑Ë𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐓𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐑Ë𝐍 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐁 𝐅Ë𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐘𝐀Ë𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐈 𝐓Ë𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊Ë𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐍"

ENGOMËN, ENGOMËN 📢

The Cotabato State University Active Tëduray Outstanding Movement (CATOM) and CSU-IP Research Center, in collaboration with the Teduray, Lambangian Youth and Student Association (TLYSA), delightedly invites you to join our celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Month on October 30, 2025 at Kutawato Pagana Hall, Cotabato City!
With the theme "Weaving Culture, Enriching Future: Empowering Indigenous Communities as Bedrock of Sustainable Development."

Come and be part of this special event as we honor and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of indigenous communities! Let's come together to weave a brighter future for all!

CA-TOM mëmala, de CA-TOM kaadatan fëimuën, CA-TOM këukitan fëglolonën brab CA-TOM këunur bantugën! Non ëndeyo moso beem, begën, betom iname! Fiyo Bagi! Mëuyag!

23/10/2025

23/10/2025

The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) offers an exciting opportunity for professionals and volunteers to expand their global perspective and intercultural understanding. Each year, the programme funds 55 to 60 participants from over 40 countries through the CCP Fellowships.

Fellows spend working with host organisations in Germany or CCP partner countries, where they can broaden their expertise, build valuable international networks, and strengthen their transcultural skills. In return, host organisations benefit from the Fellows’ regional knowledge, professional experience, and networks.

Participants also take part in transcultural workshops, networking events, and professional meetings organised by the CCP. The knowledge and experience gained abroad are then integrated into their home organisations upon their return.

The CCP Fellowships for 2026 will be offered primarily as on-site fellowships, with an option for digital participation depending on travel regulations. The programme is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Want to know more about the programme and get useful tips? Join our alumni from the Philippines who have participated in the CCP Fellowship!

📲 To register, simply scan the QR code below.

22/10/2025

Sri Lankan lessons for elections in Bangsamoro
representatives from all 16 regional political parties in the Bangsamoro travelled to Sri Lanka for a learning visit. This immersion provided valuable insights into how a whole-of-society approach contributed to peaceful elections in Sri Lanka.

Read here: https://www.wfd.org/news/sri-lankan-lessons-elections-bangsamoro

21/10/2025

Every October, the literary world turns its eyes to Frankfurt, Germany, where stories, ideas, and cultures collide at the Frankfurt Book Fair – the largest publishing event on the planet!

With over 7,500 exhibitors from 100+ countries, it’s where authors, agents, publishers, and book lovers unite to share what’s next in literature, media, and storytelling.

This year’s guest of honor: Philippines, bringing rich narratives and vibrant voices from Southeast Asia to the global stage. Expect: Book launches, author signings, cultural showcases, panels on AI in publishing, and more!

Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or just in love with the written word — Frankfurt Book Messe is where stories begin.

21/10/2025

“Transition without justice is the continuation of violence.” — Cong. Kaka Bag-ao’s powerful call at the 1st National Congress on Transition Minerals.

🔥 Because true transition means breaking free from systems that exploit people and the planet. 🌱✊🏽