The Gen-Z Movement: Intergenerational Pathways for Indigenous Land Rights and State Conflict
2026-04-23
On 23 April 2026, the National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF), Focus for Indigenous Girls (FIG), Indigenous Women Legal Awareness Group (INWOLAG), and Kirat Mundum Study Centre organized a side event at the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues titled “The Gen-Z Movement: Intergenerational Pathways for Indigenous Land Rights and State Conflict.” The session was moderated by Ms. Machchhe D. Gurung and brought together diverse voices from across the region.
The event featured an engaging dialogue among speakers including Sabnam Lama (FIG/NIWF, Nepal), Twisa Tripura (Indigenous Youth Leader, Bangladesh), Toni Chiran (Asia Indigenous Youth Platform), Shohel Hajong (Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact), and Ritu Thapa (INWOLAG, Nepal). Through their insights and experiences, the discussion explored the intersections of youth-led movements and Indigenous struggles for land, justice, and recognition.
On 23 April 2026, the National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF), Focus for Indigenous Girls (FIG), Indigenous Women Legal Awareness Group (INWOLAG), and Kirat Mundum Study Centre organized a side event at the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues titled “The Gen-Z Movement: Intergenerational Pathways for Indigenous Land Rights and State Conflict.” The session was moderated by Ms. Machchhe D. Gurung and brought together diverse voices from across the region.
The event featured an engaging dialogue among speakers, including Sabnam Lama (FIG/NIWF, Nepal), Twisa Tripura (Indigenous Youth Leader, Bangladesh), Toni Chiran (Asia Indigenous Youth Platform), Shohel Hajong (Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact), and Ritu Thapa (INWOLAG, Nepal). Through their insights and experiences, the discussion explored the intersections of youth-led movements and Indigenous struggles for land, justice, and recognition.
