IWGIA and Forests of the World foster debate on human rights and climate change

Written on 03 October 2016. Posted in About IWGIA

Documenting Indigenous Peoples’ Struggle

Written on 24 April 2015. Posted in About IWGIA

IWGIA goes on the air in Spanish

Written on 09 May 2014. Posted in About IWGIA

IWGIA is proud to announce the launch of Radio Encuentros -Radio Encounters- as an initiative aimed at promoting the recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights. Radio Encuentros is an open platform for free use and download. It contains locally produced programmes and background material on different aspects of the situation of indigenous peoples. We hope that the initiative will provide a more interactive space for the dissemination of information on indigenous issues and demands in Latin America. We take the opportunity to invite anyone interested in contributing to join us in this project. All initiatives and ideas are welcome and guidelines can be found on radio.iwgia.org and on Radio Encuentros’ Facebook Page.

Vacancies

Written on 10 May 2016. Posted in About IWGIA

We are currently looking for the following positions:

Adviser on Business and Human Rights

IWGIA is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Adviser on business and human rights. As an Adviser you will play a critical role in promoting the recognition, respect and meaningful engagement of Indigenous Peoples on just transition, business and human rights, and climate financing. You will be driving our strategic development and be the focal point on these three interconnected issues. We are looking for a candidate that has skill and knowledge in at least one of these areas and is willing to engage with and learn about the other areas of work.

Application deadline: 9 March 2026

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Monitoring, Evaluating, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Adviser

IWGIA is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluating, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Adviser. As an Adviser, you will be responsible for supporting the development and the implementation of IWGIA’s MEAL framework and processes. You will be working with a team in IWGIA and with partners to document results, facilitate learning and support capacity building.

Application deadline: 23 March 2026

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IWGIA is looking for Practical Assistance, 6-8 hours per week, 2 days per week

Would you like to be part of our organization and help keep our office running smoothly? Then you might be our new colleague.

IWGIA is an international NGO that works for the rights of Indigenous Peoples, we are 25 staff, and our office is located in the center of Christianshavn.

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IWGIA Søger Praktisk Assistance, ca. 6-8 timer pr uge fordelt på 2 dage

Kunne du tænke dig at være en del af vores organisation og hjælpe med at holde styr på vores kontor? Så er du måske vores nye kollega.

Vi er en international NGO der arbejder med oprindelige folk, vi er 25 medarbejdere og vi bor dejligt midt på Christianshavn.

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IWGIA: Launch of "The Indigenous World 2014"

Written on 23 May 2014. Posted in About IWGIA

There was a full house when the 2014 edition of "The Indigenous World" was launched in New York during the second week of the UN Permanent Forum. IWGIA's Director, Lola Garcia-Alíx had gathered an extensive group of panelists including the new Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous peoples, Ms. Vicky Tauli-Corpuz, Ms. Myrna Cunningham, the former Chair of the UNPFII; Raja Devasish Roy-Wangza, Member of the UNPFII; Chief Wilton Littlechild, Chairperson of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Mr. Adelfo Regino Montes, Secretary of indigenous issues of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico.

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Orbituary for Finn Lynge

Written on 08 April 2014. Posted in About IWGIA

Finn was a board member of IWGIA from 1992-95. It was during those years that hunters of the Arctic were attacked from environment protection groups, and Finn was a strong defender of the rights of the hunters to pursue, defend and develop their cultures and traditions. Before others, he saw the dangers to the Arctic environment of industrial developments in Europe, North America and Russia. Thus became environmental issues Finn’s primary concern in the years ahead.

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