Who we are

About Asian Indigenous International Network

Asian Indigenous International Network (AIIN) is a regional non-profit network of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and communities across Asia, headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.

A platform for collaboration

Asian Indigenous International Network (AIIN) is a regional, non-profit network of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations and communities across Asia, headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 2018, AIIN was founded to advance the rights, dignity and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples and to strengthen Indigenous voices in national, regional and global decision-making processes.

AIIN serves as a platform for collaboration, solidarity and collective action among Indigenous organizations in Asia and beyond. The network works to address structural discrimination, marginalization and exclusion faced by Indigenous Peoples while promoting cultural diversity, traditional knowledge systems and sustainable development practices.

Institutional profile

Grounded in a clear institutional foundation.

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Established

2018

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Head Office

GPO Box 9774, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Email

indigenous.asia@gmail.com

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Legal Registration

Registered with the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Industry, Office of the Company Registrar

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Registration Number

182980/074/075

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International Status

AIIN was granted ECOSOC Special Consultative Status on 29 July 2025 (Decision 2025/336).

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