UN Honors Indigenous Midwives as Guardians of Knowledge and Well-Being
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This year, on the International Day of Indigenous Peoples, the United Nations dedicates this day to indigenous midwives for their role in safeguarding lives and well-being.
Indigenous peoples represent about 6 per cent of the world ' s population, are guardians of cultural heritage, custodians of vital ecosystems and essential contributors to our common future. However, throughout the world, their rights and well-being face disproportionate threats, some of the hardest ones are related to the health of mothers and infants, as complications and deaths are much more prevalent than in the general population.
What is celebrated on August 9 in Ukraine and the world? August 9 is celebrated as the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples and the Day of the Builder. Singapore celebrates National Day, and South Africa celebrates women.
UN Honors Indigenous Midwives as Guardians of Knowledge and Well-being
The United Nations marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by celebrating Indigenous midwives, ancestral knowledge, cultural continuity, and spiritual traditions while calling for stronger recognition, protections, and support for Indigenous-led care.
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Every year on August 9, the world observes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, recognising the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Indigenous communities while drawing attention to the challenges they continue to face. The day is an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous identities and reaffirm the importance of protecting their rights, lands, languages and ways of life. The observance was established by the United N…
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