During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Chile presented on September 26th an assessment of the progress and challenges in implementing the 21 recommendations of the Presidential Commission for Peace and Understanding (CPPyE).
The Aitue Foundation has just announced the three winning projects of its traditional grant supporting undergraduate and graduate theses, which this year celebrates its tenth anniversary. The selected projects, whose research addresses key issues for the development of indigenous peoples, will receive funding and support.
The Aitue Foundation awarded this year’s “Aitue Foundation Interculturality Award” to the Presidential Advisory Commission for Peace and Understanding, in recognition of its fundamental work in building a state solution to the socio-historical conflict affecting Chile.
The recent submission to Congress of the constitutional reform bill that grants recognition to Indigenous peoples represents a positive and long-awaited sign.
After two years of dedicated and responsible work, the Presidential Advisory Commission for Peace and Understanding has fulfilled the mandate given by the President of the Republic.
The Foundation is launching a call for applications to fund undergraduate and graduate students developing theses focused on Indigenous Peoples, within the institution’s areas of work.
On International Mother Language Day, it is essential to reflect on the importance of preserving and developing Indigenous languages as a commitment to cultural diversity and the enrichment of our collective identity.
