Relationship

Governance

2 public knowledge systems connected to this registry facet.

UNESCO representative list1 sources

Gada system, an indigenous democratic socio-political system of the Oromo

Le Gada, système socio-politique démocratique autochtone des Oromo

Gada is a traditional system of governance used by the Oromo people in Ethiopia developed from knowledge gained by community experience over generations. The system regulates political, economic, social and religious activities of the community dealing with issues such as conflict resolution, reparation and protecting women’s rights. It...

AfricaEthiopiaNot specified in UNESCO dataset

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UNESCO urgent safeguarding list1 sources

Traditions and practices associated with the Kayas in the sacred forests of the Mijikenda

Les traditions et pratiques associées aux Kayas dans les forêts sacrées des Mijikenda

The Mijikenda include nine Bantu-speaking ethnic groups in the Kaya forests of coastal Kenya. The identity of the Mijikenda is expressed through oral traditions and performing arts related to the sacred forests, which are also sources of valuable medicinal plants. These traditions and practices constitute their codes of ethics and...

AfricaKenyaNot specified in UNESCO dataset

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