In an unprecedented move, our NGO, Images for Inclusion, embarked on a journey from New York to Chile to deliver an "Open Letter" primarily to the President of Chile, Mr. Gabriel Boric Font. Lidia Arriagada García, president of our NGO personally delivered the letter at the Presidential Palace, La Moneda, and also at the Bicentenario Building for the Minister of the Interior. We took this significant step after previous attempts to reach officials by email were ignored, and there was no direct electronic access to the President. The letter demands the immediate revocation of a government consultation on Indigenous lands, which we have labeled as "illegitimate, arbitrary, and in bad faith". We argue the process is flawed, based on a "defective" legal framework that avoids genuine Indigenous consent, excludes half of the Mapuche People, and ignores international law. Ultimately, our message is clear and direct: "the consultation is not consent".

Nuestra ONG ha enviado una apelación urgente al Relator Especial de la ONU sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas. Denunciamos que la "Consulta Previa sobre un Nuevo Sistema de Tierras Mapuche" de Chile es un acto de "despojo encubierto" que viola múltiples acuerdos y declaraciones internacionales. Calificamos el proceso de "viciado de origen" debido a la exclusión masiva del Pueblo Mapuche, la omisión de la Declaración de la ONU (UNDRIP), la falta de perspectiva de género y la vulneración del principio de consentimiento, lo que podría exponer al Estado chileno a graves condenas internacionales.

The First and second intersessional meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on enhancing the participation of Indigenous Peoples, represented a historic milestone. This gathering not only reaffirmed the commitment to the universal principles of the UN Charter but also sought to rectify historical exclusions, allowing the voices, cultures, and concerns of Indigenous Peoples to be fully heard.

October 25 and 26, 2023, Images for Inclusion, traveled from our base in New York to participate in a truly significant event: the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Regional Dialogue of the Americas 'Indigenous Peoples and Access to Justice'. This event was organized by the Regional Office for South America of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). It was a powerful opportunity for learning, engagement, and affirmation of our work.

At COP16 in Cali, Colombia, Images for Inclusion was instrumental in shaping a landmark outcome for Indigenous Peoples' Rights. Our dedicated efforts culminated in the emotional adoption of a permanent Subsidiary Body, giving Indigenous Peoples a vital voice in global biodiversity conservation. While we celebrate this achievement, Images for Inclusion steadfastly advocates for this new body to distinctly address the unique, internationally recognized rights of Indigenous Peoples, separate from those of local communities.

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Images for Inclusion (IFI) proudly announces a significant achievement at the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Following the head of our NGO’s direct intervention highlighting Chile's lack of efforts to implement General Recommendation No. 39 concerning Indigenous women and girls, the Forum's final report now explicitly urges Chile to adopt this important recommendation. This landmark call from the UN, a direct result of our persistent advocacy, provides Indigenous Peoples, particularly indigenous women and girls, with a powerful tool for advancing their rights, ensuring Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, and combating intersectional discrimination in Chile.

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Letters to the Editor. By IMAGES FOR INCLUSION INC

We invite you to read our crucial observation regarding Chile's Commission for Peace and Understanding, now published on our NGO's blog. This statement articulates our deep concerns for Indigenous Peoples' rights and underscores the vital importance of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent.

You can also view more on this matter on the Chilean online Newspaper, ”Lettter to the editor” https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/opinion/tu-voz/2025/05/23/un-llamado-a-la-reflexion-la-representacion-de-los-pueblos-indigenas-en-el-foro-permanente-de-la-onu.shtml