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About UAN Human Rights

The United Ancient Indigenous Enlightened Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UAN-OHCHR) is the leading global entity for the protection and promotion of Indigenous rights, ancestral wisdom, and Earth-centered governance. Rooted in the sacred principles of the UAN Charter, we uphold the universal rights of Indigenous peoples and traditional cultures worldwide.

Our Unique Role:

  • Defend & Advance Indigenous Rights: We stand as a global voice against violations of Indigenous sovereignty, land rights, and cultural freedoms.
  • Empower Communities Through Wisdom: We amplify Indigenous knowledge systems, empowering communities to reclaim their rights and shape a just future.
  • Support Nations in Ethical Governance: We provide diplomatic guidance and legal expertise to help governments integrate sacred sustainability and cultural rights into policy.
  • Weave Human & Earth Rights into Global Systems: We ensure Indigenous perspectives are embedded in international frameworks for true peace and ecological balance.
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Our Mission

In fulfilling our sacred mandate, UAN-OHCHR:

  • Acts urgently to protect Indigenous lives – confronting violations that threaten ancestral lands and cultural survival.
  • Shields the most vulnerable – Indigenous elders, women, children, and Earth defenders facing multiple threats.
  • Honors all dimensions of Indigenous rights – from spiritual sovereignty and land justice to economic self-determination.
  • Tracks impact by sacred metrics – lives protected, traditions revived, and Indigenous self-governance strengthened.

"We don't just defend rights – we restore balance."

Our Strategic Vision

To fulfill our sacred mandate, UAN-OHCHR operates under the Ancient Wisdom Framework (AWF) - a living roadmap rooted in:

  • Seven Generations Principle: Blending ancestral knowledge with modern governance.
  • Global Indigenous Consultations: Guided by elders, knowledge keepers and Earth defenders.
  • Harmony with Nature Mandate: Aligning all actions with natural law and cosmic order.

"We don't follow timelines - we steward eternal truths for coming generations."

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Our Work

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is the leading United Nations entity in the field of human rights, with a unique mandate to promote and protect all human rights for all people.

UAN-OHCHR: Honoring the Past, Protecting the Future.

"A world where all life thrives in dignity."