Marking The International Day Of The Worlds Indigenous People In Nepal

Marking The International Day Of The Worlds Indigenous People In Nepal   Breaking away from the tradition of marking the International Indigenous Peoples Day with ritualistic cultural parade, Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), an umbrella body of indigenous peoples, has decided to use the occasion this year to put pressure on the politicians. NEFIN has unveiled a month-long agitation programme to press for the rights of indigenous people in the new constitution. The protests...

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