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AIIN co-organized

The Challenges of Sickle Cell Anemia on Indigenous Peoples in Asia and Africa: A Case Study on the Tharu Peoples of Nepal

New York, United States27 April 2023

AIIN co-organized a UNPFII side event on the impacts of sickle cell anemia on Indigenous Peoples, with a case study on the Tharu Peoples of Nepal.

Context

During the 22nd Session of UNPFII, AIIN co-organized this side event on the challenges of sickle cell anemia for Indigenous Peoples in Asia and Africa, centred on a case study of the Tharu Peoples of Nepal. The official UNPFII side-event calendar lists AIIN as an organizer; organization-supplied information also records collaboration with UNDESA and UNPFII.

Organizations involved

  • Asian Indigenous International Network (AIIN)
  • United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
  • United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)

Topics

  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Tharu Indigenous Peoples
  • Indigenous Peoples’ health

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