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The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

In 1998, IWGIA published the book The Permanent Forum for Indigenous Peoples - the struggle for a new partnership. Now, in 2003, with the Forum already established and its first session held last year, IWGIA wishes to continue to prioritise the dissemination of information and analysis on this

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Indigenous Affairs 2/03: Indigenous Peoples and Information Technology

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the use of information technology by indigenous peoples. Contents: Editorial by Marianne Wiben Jensen International Paths of Indigenous Cyber-Activism by Kyra Landzelius Americas Perspectives on the Indigenous Tradition / New Technology Interface by

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The Indigenous World 2002-2003

With contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, The Indigenous World 2002-2003 gives an overview of crucial developments in 2002 and early 2003 that have impacted on the indigenous peoples of the world. This year's edition includes two new regions: the

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Indigenous Affairs 2/02: Bolivia

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the issues affecting the indigenous population of Bolivia. Editorial by Alejandro Parellada Bolivia The agrarian process in Bolivia: frustrations with the regulation of land titles by Leonardo Romero Bonifaz and Ana Cecilia Betancur The reality of the

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The Indigenous World 2001-2002

With contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, the 2001-2002 Indigenous World presents an overview of crucial developments in 2001 and early 2002 that have impacted on indigenous peoples.

The issue contains:

Region and country reports that cover

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Indigenous Affairs 1/02 - International Processes - Perspectives and Challenges

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the results achieved through indigenous peoples' participation within international bodies and processes. Editorial by Lola García-Alix Possible priorities for the first years of work of the Permanent Forum on indigenous issues by Ted Moses Permanent

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Indigenous Affairs 4/01 - Sustainable Development

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on issues of sustainable development and indigenous peoples. It seeks to give an overview of the World Summit on Sustainable Development process, the input to the process provided by indigenous peoples so far, and to present concrete case studies

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A Guide to Indigenous Peoples' Rights in the Inter-American Human Rights System

The Guide to Indigenous peoples' Rights in the Inter-American Human Rights System sets out in detail how the Inter-American human rights system works. It summarizes what rights are protected, with a focus on those of particular importance to Indigenous peoples. It also provides detailed

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Indigenous Affairs 3/01 - Self-Determination

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the question of self-determination for indigenous peoples.The struggle for self-determination is the fundamental pre-requisite for indigenous peoples to be able to enhance their rights and improve their situation. Contents: Editorial by Christian Erni

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Indigenous Affairs 2/01 - Militarization

The attempts by indigenous peoples to assert their unique identity and rights to self-determination often results in military repression and persecution. This issue of Indigenous Affairs examines these problems on a global scale. Out of print! Contents: Editorial Militarization and Human Rights

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The Indigenous World 2000-2001

With contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, the 2000-2001 Indigenous World presents an overview of crucial developments in 2000 and early 2001 that have impacted on indigenous peoples.The Indigenous World 2000-2001 covers: The progress and setbacks in

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Indigenous Affairs 1/01 - Racism

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the racism and discrimination faced by indigenous peoples around the world. The first article focuses on global perspectives and international developments. There then follow articles on the situation of indigenous peoples in the United States, in

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Indigenous Affairs 3/00 - Indigenous Women

With articles from Asia, Latin America, Northern Scandivia, Africa & the Pacific this issue focuses on indigenous women; their special situation, their hopes and aspirations at the beginning of a new millenium. The articles reflect very clearly the serious problems indigenous women face;

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Indigenous Affairs 2/00 - Hunters and Gatherers

engThis issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on indigenous peoples who subsist as hunter-gatherers. Editorial By Esben Waehle - page 2 (Read the editorial) Southern Africa Taking their words from their mouths By Hugh Brody - page 4 Central Africa The Forest People of Africa in the 21st Century.

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Nunavut: Inuit Regain Control of their Lands and their Lives

The Nunavut story told in this book by authors who have all been involved with Nunavut and Inuit politics for a very long time is an important one for indigenous peoples around the world and for anyone interested in indigenous issues. Stressing the political dynamics of the beginning of

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The Indigenous World 1999-2000

This yearbook provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1999 and 2000 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas, with a special focus on indigenous women; It also presents reports on the work of the Open-ended Working

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Indigenous Affairs 3-4/99 - Dams, Indigenous Peoples and Ethnic Minorities

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the impact of dams on indigenous peoples around the world. Introduction by Marcus Colchester page 4 Consultive meeting on dams, indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities - Participants list page 55 Norway The Alta-case. a story about how another

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The Indigenous World 1998-99

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1998 and 1999 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas, with a special focus on indigenous women.

Saami Parliamentary Co-Operation: An Analysis

The goal of this book is to create a basis for initial concrete evaluations of the question of establishing a joint political body for the Saami Parliaments elected by the Saami people in the three Nordic countries. The first part of the report consists of general background material. These

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Indigenous Affairs 1/99

In 1998 the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was celebrated throughout the world. This Declaration forms an impor­tant basis for global human rights work, both in terms of an international institu­tional and legal framework and in terms of promoting a

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The Indigenous World 1997-98

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1997 and 1998 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas.

Indigenous Affairs 1/98

Indigenous Peoples and Nations of the Pacific - an Overview

The present issue of Indigenous Affairs deals specifically with indigenous peoples´ issues in the Pacific. IWGIA wishes in this way to draw the attention to the indigenous peoples of Oceania. We have

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Indigenous Affairs 2/97

I would love to open up the charter of the United Nations´s said one indigenous representative during the second United Nations workshop on the establishment of a permanent forum for indigenous peoples. It was held in Santiago, Chile, on 30 June to 2 July, 1997. and the Chilean government was

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Indigenous Affairs 3/96

In October, indigenous peoples once again travel the well-worn route to Geneva to participate in the second meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights´openended Working Group which is discussing the draft Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Although a technical

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Indigenous Affairs 4/95

This issue of Indigenous Affairs contains articles from Burma, Bangladesh, Greenland, Guatemala and Nigeria.

Indigenous Affairs 3/95

This issue of Indigenous Affairs contains articles from Kalahari, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, USA, Alaska and Greenland.

Indigenous Affairs 2/95

This issue of Indigenous Affairs contains articles from India, Algeria, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, Brazil, Chile, Samiland and Canada.

Indigenous Affairs 1/95

This issue of Indigenous Affairs contains articles from Greenland, Mexico, Peru, Paraguay, East Timor and the Philippines.

Indigenous Affairs 4/94

This issue of Indigenous Affairs contains articles from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Easter Island, Canada, Algeria, Mali and Australia.

Indigenous Affairs 3/94

This issue of Indigenous Affairs contains articles from India, Burma, China, Philippines, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Samiland and Guyana.

Indigenous Affairs 2/94

This issue of Indigenous Affairs contaings articles from Botswana, Peru, India, The Arctic and USA.

Indigenous Affairs 1/94

This issue of Indigenous Affairs contains articles from Hawai'i, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Canada and Tanzania.

The Indigenous World 1992

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1992 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas. Out of print!

The Indigenous World 1991

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1991 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas. Out of print!

The Indigenous World 1990

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1990 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas. Out of print!

The Indigenous World 1989

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1989 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas. Out of print!

The Indigenous World 1988

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1988 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas. Out of print!

The Indigenous World 1987

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1987 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas. Out of print!

The Indigenous World 1986

This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1986 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas. Out of print!

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