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“Where Water Flows, Equality Grows.” Water is life — and a fundamental human right. Guaranteeing equal access to water empowers women and girls, strengthens communities, and advances equality. Justice is achieved when safe water and sanitation are upheld as rights, transforming lives through equality, empowerment, and solidarity. We recognize #Indigenouswomen through their leadership in water management systems, ensuring that where equality flows, no one is left behind. This #WorldWaterDay2026, we call to: End inequalities. Empower women. Secure rights for all. Demand accountability in water governance. #WorldWaterDay2026 #WaterJustice #WeAreIndigenous #IndigenousPeoplesRights #WaterandGenderEquality #LeaveNoOneBehind #ActForJustice

"End Racism. Honor Indigenous Peoples' Rights. Protect Human Dignity." For 60 years, the world has stood against racial discrimination. Today, we reaffirm that Indigenous Peoples’ voices, lands, and cultures must be respected and protected. Racial justice is inseparable from Indigenous Peoples’ rights — it is about dignity, equality, and solidarity for all. We stand as #IndigenousPeoples, carrying forward actions that uphold our collective rights, dignity, and strength. This day, we call to: Act for justice. Stand against racism. Build inclusive societies. #WeAreIndigenous #FightRacism #IndigenousRights #EndDiscrimination #HumanDignity #JusticeForAll

"Indigenous Peoples – Guardians of the Forests" 🌱 Recognizing #IndigenousPeoples’ knowledge, systems, and practices (IKSPs) is a strategic action for biodiversity and climate resilience. Indigenous Peoples have long been the frontline guardians of forests—protecting biodiversity, sustaining livelihoods, and preserving cultural heritage. Their stewardship ensures forests remain resilient against climate change and exploitation. Recognizing Indigenous women’s leadership is vital when their voices guide forest governance, economies grow, ecosystems thrive, and communities flourish. This #IntlForestDay, we call to: Protect forests. Invest in forest protection. Recognize Indigenous-led practices for forest stewardship. #ForestDay #WeAreIndigenous #GenerationRestoration #Indigenousknowledge

𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚. 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑾𝑬—𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆. Gender equality is realized through inclusion and the effective implementation of laws, policies, and mechanisms that guarantee equal rights. We honor #Indigenouswomen as knowledge‑holders and guardians of lands and culture, sustaining wisdom across generations. This #WomensMonth2026, we embrace #WELeadTogether: Speak up. Demand accountability. Act for justice. Stand with Indigenous women. Build inclusive societies. #WeAreIndigenous #WEForEquality #IndigenousWomen #InclusiveSocietyPH #GenderJusticePH #WEcanbeEquALL

Rights. Action. Justice. For ALL Women and Girls. Justice is achieved through effective implementation of gender equality laws, policies, and mechanisms—uplifting women and girls through shared empowerment, collaboration, and solidarity. We stand as #IndigenousWomen, ensuring actions that are responsive to our unique contexts, collective identities, and diverse realities. This #IWD2026, #GiveToGain: Speak up. Demand accountability. Act for justice. Donate for equality. #InternationalWomensDay #ForAllWomenAndGirls #WeAreIndigenous #IndigenousPeoplesRights #WomenHumanRightsDefenders #GenderEquality #LeaveNoOneBehind #ActForJustice

The Global Study on Indigenous Peoples’ Contributions to Climate Change is a landmark effort that captures, for the first time, the scale and depth of Indigenous Peoples’ actions, innovations, and knowledge in responding to the global climate crisis. We are honored to have accompanied this process, one that has been grounded in Indigenous Peoples leadership from inception to completion. This study is not merely a research output; it is a collective reflection of Indigenous Peoples collective wisdom, resilience, and the unbroken relationship they practice with the natural world and the associated struggle to access climate finance. Across continents and ecosystems, Indigenous Peoples are protecting forests, rangelands, wetlands, and oceans that sustain life on Earth. This Global Data Study on Indigenous Peoples’ Climate Contributions, which was launched in the UNFCCC COP 30 in Brazil, was successfully completed with the invaluable support of the Climate High-Level Champions for COP 28 and The Mohammed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund; in partnership with the ELATIA Consortium (Indigenous Peoples' Global Partnership on Climate Change, Forests and Sustainable Development). This was coordinated by the Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners (ILEPA) and Tebtebba Foundation with global and IP regional consultants/authors, and the IP Advisory Committee. Access the complete study: bit.ly/3N5Fdwx Excerpts from the Foreword of the Advisory Committee: Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim Myrna Cunningham Victoria Tauli-Corpuz #climatechange #WeAreIndigenous #ClimateAction #climate #ClimateCrisis

Meet the speakers for our side event, co-organized by Tebtebba Foundation, Inc., the Indigenous Peoples Major Group on Sustainable Development (IPMG), AIPP, Indigenous Navigator, UN Human Rights - Asia, and the Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples (REP). From the Ground Up: Strengthening Indigenous Data, Direct Partnerships with and Financing for Indigenous Peoples 📅February 26, 2026 ⏲️12:45-13:40 Bangkok Time 📍Virtual via Zoom (Please see link below) 🔗Join us! If you haven't registered, please scan the QR code below. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Speakers: Jenifer Lasimbang (Indigenous Peoples in Asia Solidarity Fund); Trijinad Chakma (Kapaeeng Foundation, Bangladesh); Robie Halip (Executive Director, Right Energy Partnership); Arnaud Chaltin (OHCHR SEARO); Michelin Sallata (Founder and Climate Justice Program Lead, POMANARA); and Pallab Chakma (Secretary General, Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact. The session will be moderated by Helenpogs Biangalen Magata, Executive Director of Tebtebba Foundation, Inc. Learn more about this session: tebtebba.org/index.php/subp… We look forward to seeing you! #WeAreIndigenous

Tebtebba joined grassroots movements and civil society from across diverse constituencies and sub-regions at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Peoples' Forum on Sustainable Development on Feb 22–23, 2026. Under the theme "Resist, Reclaim, Rebuild: The Peoples' Demand for Development Justice," this year's Peoples' Forum centered on the urgent demand for Multilateralism for the Peoples. This forum served as a critical preparatory space for the intergovernmental 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development, happening at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 24-27, 2026. #WeAreIndigenous #13thAPFSD #APPFSD2026

#APFSD | Join us for our side event at the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026. From the Ground Up: Strengthening Indigenous Data, Direct Partnerships with and Financing for Indigenous Peoples 📅 28 February 26, 2026 ⏲️ 12:45-13:40 Bangkok Time 📍 Virtual via Zoom (Please see link below) 🔗Please register on this link or scan the QR Code below: us06web.zoom.us/.../register/Q… This side event is co-organized by Tebtebba Foundation, Inc., Indigenous Peoples Major Group on the SDGs, Indigenous Navigator, Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact, UN Human Rights - Asia, and Right Energy Partnership. We look forward to seeing you! #WeAreIndigenous #13thAPFSD

Just Finished: The Tenure Facility Learning Exchange 2026 held in Labuan Bajo, Flores Island, NTT, Indonesia from 9 to 14 February 2026. The event was attended by #IndigenousPeoples community representatives, donors and partner organizations as well as Tenure Facility teams across #Asia, #Europe and #LatinAmerica. The learning exchange highlighted stories from Indigenous Peoples communities, focusing particularly on women’s contributions to defending land rights, conserving forests and advancing traditional economies. Field visits to Indigenous Peoples communities in #Flores, Cholol and Komodo further enriched these narratives by providing firsthand insight into the people's daily realities. #WeAreIndigenous

Facilitated by Tebtebba with support from @SwedBio, the Likoy Tribe and the Inapinan Farmers Organization, Inc. have taken a significant step toward agricultural modernization with the acquisition of a newly fabricated sugarcane presser. Although the machine was commissioned in late 2025, fabrication was completed this year, leading to its formal handover on February 6, 2026, in Data, Sabangan. Following the activity, the equipment will be transferred to Likoy for use by farmers to boost local muscovado production, transitioning the community from manual extraction to more efficient, higher-yield processing. The equipment was custom-designed and fabricated by Douglas Engineering and Machine Shop Services. 📷 Photo by @rogerlambino of Tebtebba #WeAreIndigenous

Our warmest birthday wishes to you, Ma’am Helen Biangalen-Magata, on your special day! May this year bring you as much joy and inspiration as you share with all of us. Wishing you good health and a truly wonderful celebration. #WeAreIndigenous

Tebtebba congratulates Pallab Chakma on being elected as the new Secretary General of the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) for 2025 to 2029. Tebtebba looks forward to working with Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) in advancing justice, sustainability, and dignity for Indigenous Peoples in Asia and beyond. Together, we will continue to push for the recognition, respect, protection, and fulfillment of Indigenous Peoples’ rights, ensuring that grassroots realities shape regional and global advocacy. read more: bit.ly/4afT8b1 #WeAreIndigenous

To jointly advance climate resilience initiatives, Tebtebba Foundation Inc., represented by Executive Director Helen Biangalen-Magata, and Abigail Kitma as witness, and the Local Government Unit of Barlig, under the leadership of Hon. Mayor Clark C. Ngaya, Hon. Vice Mayor Delio Focad, and Municipal Agriculturist Ceferino Oryan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of the Green Climate Fund Concept Note on January 23, 2026, at the Travelite Hotel in Baguio City. 🌱 Beyond this partnership, both parties will explore collaborative activities to build climate resilience, such as exchanging knowledge and expertise, fostering meaningful interactions, and developing programs of mutual interest for Barlig, Mountain Province. #WeAreIndigenous #GreenClimateFund

On January 19, 2026, Tebtebba Foundation Inc., represented by Helen Biangalen-Magata, Melessa Carrao, Abigail Kitma, Marilyn Fajardo Dela Torre, and Florence Daguitan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Unit of Sagada to jointly pursue climate resilience initiatives. 🌱 This partnership highlights the LGU's commitment to the Climate Change Act of 2009 and Tebtebba’s advocacy support for the sustainable development of Indigenous Peoples. Through this MOU, both parties pledge to collaborate in advancing environmental rights, starting with the development of a concept note for submission to the Green Climate Fund. #WeAreIndigenous #GreenClimateFund

Happy Holidays from Tebtebba! ❤️🎁 We wish you a season filled with joy and meaningful moments with your loved ones. #WeAreIndigenous