In Geneva, during the Social Forum of the UN Human Rights Council (October 30–31, 2025), a representative of the Pope John XXIII Community took the floor to draw attention to the situation of the Mapuche people in Chile, who still face deep challenges in having their cultural identity, territories, and traditional knowledge recognized. She denounced the ongoing issues: the limited understanding of Mapuche customs and worldview by institutions, and the criminalization of those who defend their culture and land.
Education can and must become a space for encounter, capable of preserving collective memory, valuing diversity, and transmitting ancient knowledge to new generations. Only education rooted in respect and dialogue can help build more just, inclusive, and sustainable societies.
To watch the full video with all the speeches:
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k180qt8b0v
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