Integrating Indigenous and Gender Aspects in Natural Resource Management: Guidelines for Practioners

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 05 June 2012.

The aim of the guidelines is to offer conceptual and practical tools for improving natural resource management activities and to open a dialogue among practitioners as to how gender and indigenous concerns can best become an integrated part of any natural resource management process anywhere in

Beads of Bondage

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 04 June 2012.

This newsletter is an outcome of a project implemented by SWEEDO in Kenya. The project focuses on Samburu womens rights in relation to traditional practises. Indigenous pastoralist women in northern Kenya, including the Samburu women, suffer from many human rights violations as both belonging

Bangladesh: Militarization in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The Slow Demise of the Region's Indigenous Peoples. IWGIA Report 14.

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 31 May 2012.

The military has played a decisive role in Bangladesh. Its influence over political, economic and social affairs is particularly pronounced in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), a region of natural abundance and home to 11 indigenous groups numbering approximately 700,000 people; this is a

The Indigenous World 2012

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 03 May 2012.

Available as book and CD.

In 61 country reports and 12 reports on international processes, The Indigenous World 2012 gives a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights, and reports on the most important developments in international

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautes Autochtones. Visite de Recherche et d'Information au Kenya, 1 - 19 mars 2010

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 23 March 2012.

La Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples a mis en place un Groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones (Groupe de travail) qui formule des recommandations et propose des mesures pour prévenir et remédier aux violations des droits de l’homme et libertés

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communties. Research and information visit to Kenya, 1 - 19 March 2010

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 23 March 2012.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has established a Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities (Working Group) that formulates recommendations and proposals on appropriate measures to prevent and remedy violations of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of

A Guide to the Human Rights Act - A booklet for children rights growing up in pastoralist communities

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 23 March 2012.

Exploitation, abuse and discrimination are some of the vices rampant on children growing up in pastoralist communities.

The young ones are denied that special protection that is essential to develop physically, psychologically, spiritually, morally and socially. Some aged as young as

Manual on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Indigenous Populations/Communities through the African Human Rights System

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 22 February 2012.

Over the last ten years, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Commission) has taken bold steps to understand, expound and address the human rights situation of indigenous communities in Africa. The African Commission’s Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities

Niger: Les Violations Collectives des Droits Humains Fondamentaux. Cas des Régions de Tillabéri et Dosso - Niger. Rapport IWGIA 12

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 31 January 2012.

Les Peuls sont principalement des pasteurs nomades et semi-nomades fermement attachés à leur système de valeurs traditionnel et qui migrent à travers l’Afrique de l’ouest avec leurs troupeaux depuis plus de 6,000 ans. Au Niger, ils sont victimes de plusieurs préjugés et stéréotypes négatifs.

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautes Autochtones. Mission en République du Congo, 15 - 24 mars 2010

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 28 November 2011.

La Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples (CADHP ou Commission africaine), qui est l’organe des droits de l’homme de l’Union africaine, s’occupe de la situation des droits des peuples autochtones depuis 1999. Les populations autochtones font partie des groupes les plus

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communties. Mission to the Republic of Congo, 15 - 24 March 2010

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 28 November 2011.

The African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities undertook a country visit to the Republic of Congo in March 2010. The aim of the visit was to encourage the government to adopt a law on indigenous peoples’ rights and to follow up on a visit conducted in September

Nossos Olhares Sobre a Cidade

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 11 November 2011.

México: Simposio sobre desarrollo reglamentario de la Consulta Previa

Written by Pamela on 02 November 2011.

El Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social (CIESAS) de México organiza un encuentro internacional sobre el desarrollo reglamentario del derecho de los Pueblos Indígenas a la consulta y el consentimiento previo, libre e informado, que tendrá lugar en la ciudad de

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautes Autochtones. Visite de Recherche et d'Information en République Democratique du Congo, 9 - 25 Août 2009

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 24 October 2011.

Rapport du groupe de travail de la Commission Africaine sur les populations/communautés autochones en la Republique Democratique du Congo, 9-25 Août 2009.

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Research and Information Visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, 9 - 25 August 2009

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 24 October 2011.

This report describes the situation of the indigenous populations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and makes recommendations to the government, civil society organizations, and the international community. The report is based on research and meetings with government authorities, civil

IWGIA Annual Report 2003

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 31 August 2011.

The Annual Report 2003A is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2003. You can order a copy through: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

IWGIA Annual Report 2004

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 31 August 2011.

The Annual Report 2004 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2004. You can order a copy through: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

IWGIA Annual Report 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 31 August 2011.

The Annual Report 2005 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2005. You can order a copy through: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

El Mundo Indígena 2004

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 24 August 2011.

Este Anuario cubre el periodo enero-diciembre de 2003. A partir de este año el Anuario de IWGIA será publicado en el mes de Mayo. Su propósito sigue siendo brindar una actualización de la situación de los pueblos indígenas de todo el mundo.

Who We Are: Indigenous Peoples in Asia

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 23 August 2011.

More and more people in Asia identify themselves as belonging to Indigenous Peoples

This however does not mean that we claim to be the only people native to our countries. In most cases we are the “aboriginal” or “native” people of the lands we live in, and other people

Alienation of the Lands of Indigenous Peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 11 August 2011.

The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh had been historically inhabited by indigenous peoples (IP), locally known as the Paharis. From the 1970s, however, counter-insurgency operations resulted in the forced eviction of the IP. Massive numbers of Bengali settlers were brought in from

IWGIA Annual Report 2010

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 August 2011.

The Annual Report 2010 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2010. You can order a free copy through: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

IWGIA Annual Report 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 August 2011.

The adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the Human Rights Council in May 2006 was hailed as a major step forward in recognising the indigenous peoples’ situation and their inherent rights. It was also an achievement for IWGIA, as we have put a considerable

Indigenous Affairs 1-2/10 - Development and Customary Law

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 08 June 2011.

This issue of Indigenous Affairs is a combined issue that brings together a mixture of different articles and perspectives on development, self-determination and the role of customary law. The articles touch upon indigenous peoples' economic, legal, social and political development. 

The Rights of Indigenous Peoples - The Cooperation Between Denmark and Bolivia (2005-2009)

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 01 June 2011.

The Danish support programme for indigenous rights in Bolivia came to an end on 31 December 2009, after 10 years in operation. The aim of the programme was for indigenous peoples to "obtain full exercise of their economic, political, social and cultural rights", and substantial results were

What is REDD? A Guide for Indigenous Communities - 2nd Edition

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 31 May 2011.

This book provides information material on REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in developing countries), one of the mitigation measures now promoted for combating climate change, and its implications for indigenous peoples. It is intended primarily for indigenous

The Indigenous World 2011

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 16 May 2011.

Available as book and CD. This yearbook contains a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights, and provides an overview of the most important developments in international and regional processes during 2010. In 66 articles indigenous and

Brasil: Isolados no Brasil - Política de estado: Da tutela para política de direitos - Uma questão resolvida? Informe IWGIA 10

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2011.

En la Amazonía brasilera se encuentran la mayor cantidad de pueblos en situación de aislamiento y un número importante de comunidades de contacto reciente o esporádico con la sociedad nacional. Este documento actualiza la información disponible sobre estos pueblos y propone una serie de medidas

Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: Being Indigenous in today's world

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 21 March 2011.

Key note speech by Johnson Malih Ole Kaunga at IWGIA’s 40th anniversary celebration

When I was asked to give a key-note address on this auspicious moment of IWGIA’s 40th anniversary, I found it a challenge for a number of reasons. First, I had only known IWGIA for

Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: Asian Indigenousness: The case of India

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 21 March 2011.

India voted in favour of the United Nations’ Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples in September 2007. So did the majority of the other Asian countries, with a few exceptions such as Bangladesh and Bhutan who abstained. How then should we understand this over-all support for the

Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: Indigenous peoples in Asia - common experiences and issues

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 21 March 2011.

We are the indigenous peoples of Asia. We have lived in our territories alongside other peoples who in the course of history have come to dominate us. Our history has been questioned and our identity as indigenous peoples has been denied. As a result, our land, territories and resources have

Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: Peruvian Amazon Indigenous organizations: Challenges and achievements

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 21 March 2011.

Organisation is a sine qua non for the existence of any society and, over the course of history, highly organised movements have emerged in the Peruvian Amazon to face up to invaders. Indigenous peoples’ organisations as we know them today, however, i.e., permanent structures with the overall

Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: IWGIA, IWGIA Moscow and Raipon

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 21 March 2011.

IWGIA’s collaboration with Russian indigenous peoples began following the foundation of RAIPON in 1990 at the III Congress of Numerically-Small Indigenous Peoples of Russia in Moscow. Three years previously, in 1987, an initiative on the part of Arctic scholars called “Anxious North”

Venezuela: Los pueblos indígenas aislados o con poco contacto en Venezuela. Informe IWGIA 8

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2011.

Este trabajo pretende presentar una visión general de la situación y de la problemática de los pueblos indígenas en aislamiento relativo o poco contacto en Venezuela, partiendo de un esfuerzo por sistematizar la información dispersa que hay en el país sobre el tema, y realizando una

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautés Autochtones. Mission en République du Rwanda, 1 - 5 décembre 2008

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 09 December 2010.

La Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples a établi un Groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones qui a effectué une mission en République du Rwanda en décembre 2008, et ceci est le rapport de la visite. Le rapport donne un aperçu des réunions tenues avec

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Mission to the Republic of Rwanda, 1 - 5 December 2008

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 08 December 2010.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights' Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities undertook a visit to the Republic of Rwanda in December 2008. The country visit was designed to update the Working Group on the human rights situation of the Batwa population of Rwanda. It

ASEAN's Indigenous Peoples

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 18 August 2010.

Indigenous Peoples are not at all mentioned or referred to in any ASEAN document, even though they are an integral part of the ASEAN Community and among its most vulnerable sectors, whose interest the ASEAN has committed itself to protect.

The failure of the ASEAN to address the plight

IWGIA Annual Report 2009

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2010.

The Annual Report 2009 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2009. You can order a copy through: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

Avis Juridique de la Commission Africaine des Droits de l'Homme et des Peuples sur la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les Droits des Peuples Autochtones (2010)

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 09 June 2010.

La Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones (Déclaration) marque une étape importante dans la lutte des peuples autochtones dans le monde entier, incluant en Afrique. La Déclaration est l’instrument international des droits de l’homme le plus complet abordant la

Advisory Opinion of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2010)

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 31 May 2010.

The United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) constitutes a landmark in the struggle of indigenous peoples worldwide, including Africa. It is the most comprehensive international human rights instrument to explicitly address the rights of indigenous peoples. At its

Paraguay: The Case of the Ayoreo. IWGIA Report 4

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2010.

This IWGIA Report documents the injustices experienced by the indigenous Ayoreo people in Paraguay, who have lost much of their ancestral lands to ranching, illegal sale of land and extractive industries - a development that threatens the physical and cultural survival of the groups of Ayoreos

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Research and Information Visit to the Republic of Gabon, 15 - 30 September 2007

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2010.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights' Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities undertook a research and information visit to the Republic of Gabon in September 2007. This report gives an account of meetings held with government authorities, civil society organizations,

The Indigenous World 2010

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2010.

This yearbook contains a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights and provides an overview of the most important developments in international and regional processes during 2009. 72 indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists provide

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautés Autochones. Visite de Recherche et d'Information en Republique du Gabon, 15 - 30 Septembre 2007

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2010.

La Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples a établi un Groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones qui a effectué une visite de recherche et d’information en République du Gabon en septembre 2007, et ceci est le rapport de la visite. Le rapport donne un

In Tamasheq: Indigenous Peoples in Africa: The Forgotten Peoples? The African Commission's work on indigenous peoples in Africa

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 29 March 2010.

Cartilha: Doenças Sexualmente Transmissíveis

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 24 March 2010.

La lingua della terra - Mapuche in Argentina e Cile

Written by IWGIA Assistant on 19 March 2010.

Red-Spotted Ox: a Pokot Life

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2010.

Red Spotted Ox is the fascinating autobiography of an East African pastoralist, as told to Pat Robbins in the early 1970s.

Domonguria lived near the Kenya - Uganda border during a time of rapid cultural change. In this book, he describes Pokot traditions and history,

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Reseach and Information Visit to Libya, 11 - 25 August 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 December 2009.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has established a Working Group on Indigenous Populations / Communities that undertook a research and information visit to Libya in August 2005. The report of the mission was adopted by the African Commission on Human and People's Rights at

Making the Declaration Work: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 December 2009.

Making the Declaration Work tells the inside story of making the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples detailing its history, negotiations, and content and reflects about its broader significance and the future challenges of making it work. Contributions come from around the world

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautés Autochones. Visite de Recherche et d'Information en Libye, 11 - 25 août 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 December 2009.

La Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples a pris note de ce rapport lors de sa 40ème session ordinaire, 15-29 novembre 2006.

La Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples a établi un Groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones qui a

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Research and Information Visit to the Central African Republic, 15 - 28 January 2007

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2009.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has established a Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities that undertook a research and information visit to the Central African Republic in January 2007. The report was adopted by the African Commission on Human and People's

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/ Communities. Research and Information Visit to the Republic of Uganda, 14 - 17, 24 - 29 July 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2009.

The visit was designed to update the Working Group on the human rights situation of the Batwa Pygmies of Western Uganda as well as that of the pastoralists in the north and north-eastern parts of the country. It also sought to identify the challenges faced by these communities and by the

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautés Autochtones. Visite de Recherche et d'Information en République de l'Ouganda, 14 - 17, 24 - 29 juillet 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2009.

La Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples a établi un Groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones qui a effectué une visite de recherche et d’information en République de l’Ouganda en juillet 2006, et ceci est le rapport de la visite. Le rapport donne un

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautés Autochones. Visite de Recherche et d'Information en Republique Centrafricaine, 15 - 28 janvier 2007

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2009.

La Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples a établi un Groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones qui a effectué une visite de recherche et d’information en République centrafricaine en janvier 2007, et ceci est le rapport de cette visite. Le rapport donne

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Regional Sensitization Seminar: "The Rights of Indigenous Populations/Communities in Central Africa", 13 - 16 September 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 September 2009.

The report from the regional sensitization seminar: “the Rights of Indigenous Populations / Communities in Central Africa” is published in both English and French. The seminar took place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, 13-16 September 2006 and was organised by the African Commission for human and

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautés Autochtones. Séminaire Régional de Sensibilisation: " Droits des Populations/Communautés Autochtones en Afrique Centrale ", 13 - 16 Septembre 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 September 2009.

Le rapport du Séminaire régional de sensibilisation: « Droits des populations /  communautés autochtones en Afrique Centrale » est publié en anglais et en français.  Le Séminaire a pris place à Yaoundé, Cameroun, du 13 au 16 septembre 2006 et  a été organisé par la

IWGIA Annual Report 2008

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2009.

The Annual Report 2008 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2008. You can order a copy through: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

The Indigenous World 2009

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2009.

This yearbook contains a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights, and provides an overview of the most important developments in international and regional processes during 2008. Over 60 indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists

Os direitos dos povos indígenas em Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Confinamento e tutela no século XXI. IWGIA Informe 3

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2009.

Este informe, que denominei de “Os direitos do povos indígenas em Mato do Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Confinamento e tutela no século XXI”, trata das observações de minha visita, bem como da pesquisa e análise realizada posteriormente a partir da perspectiva dos direitos humanos. Nele aborda-se o

Indigenous & Tribal Peoples’ Rights in Practice: A Guide to ILO Convention No. 169

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 09 March 2009.

Colombia: The Case of the Naya. IWGIA Report 2

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 December 2008.

The violations of the fundamental rights of the black, indigenous and peasant farmer population of the Colombian Pacific, regarded by all the armed forces, both regular and irregular, as the “collateral damage” of any armed conflict, may have objectives of their own, independent of the

The Concept of Indigenous Peoples in Asia: A Resource Book

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 November 2008.

The concept of indigenous peoples has not only been hotly debated within academic circles over the past two decades, it has been met with skepticism if not outright rejection among representatives of governments, especially in Asia and Africa. In Asia, this has lead to what has been termed "the

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2008.

On September 13, 2007 the UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This followed more than twenty years of discussions within the UN system. Indigenous representatives played key roles in the development of this Declaration. There are over

UTIMUT: Past Heritage - Future Partnerships - Discussions on Repatriation in the 21st Century

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 September 2008.

More than ever before, ethnic groups, peoples and nations are fighting to regain control of their lost cultural heritage and ancestral human remains and this raises questions as to the Western museums' ownership of their foreign collections. This book, however, identifies a need to move beyond

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautes Autochtones. Mission en Republique du Niger, 14 - 24 février 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 September 2008.

En 2001, la Commission Africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples a établi un groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones. Ce groupe de travail a effectué une mission en République du Niger en février 2006, et vous trouvrez ci-joint le rapport de cette visite. Le rapport

Reclaiming Rights in Forests: Struggles of Indigenous Peoples in Thailand

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 16 August 2008.

Preface: Indigenous peoples who have been residing in Thailand for years face many violations of their human rights. They have been subjected to racial discrimination. They face prejudice and are looked down upon by the society. They are labeled as drug traffickers, people

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautes Autochtones. Mission en Republique de Namibie, 26 juillet – 5 août 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 August 2008.

En 2001, la Commission Africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples a établi un groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones. Ce groupe de travail a effectué une mission en République de Namibie en juillet - août 2005, et vous trouvrez ci-joint le rapport de

Indigenous Peoples: Keepers of Our Past - Custodians of Our Future

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 July 2008.

Recognition of, and respect for the basic rights and freedoms of indigenous peoples is an important subject that has received growing attention from the international community mainly in the last 25 years. Erica-Irene Daes, the author of this book has been at the heart of the international

IWGIA Annual Report 2007

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2008.

The Annual Report 2007 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2007. You can order a copy through: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautes Autochtones. Mission en Republique du Botswana, 15 – 23 juin 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2008.

En 2001, la Commission Africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples a établi un groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones. Ce groupe de travail a effectué une mission en République du Botswana en juin 2005, et vous trouvrez ci-joint le rapport de cette visite. Le rapport

The Humanitarian Tragedy of the Colombian Pacific Region

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 07 June 2008.

Abuses of fundamental rights against the black, indigenous and peasant populations in the Colombian Pacific Region (considered by all the armed forces and groups -both official and irregular- as "collateral damages" in any armed conflict), have different and independent objectives from those of

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Mission to the Republic of Niger, 14 - 24 February 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2008.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has established a Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities that undertook a mission to the Republic of Niger in February 2006, and this is the report from the mission. The report gives an account of meetings held with government

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Mission to the Republic of Namibia, 26 July – 5 August 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2008.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has established a Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities that undertook a mission to the Republic of Namibia in July - August 2005, and this is the report from the mission. The report gives an account of meetings held with

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Mission to the Republic of Botswana, 15 – 23 June 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2008.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has established a Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities that undertook a mission to the Republic of Botswana in June 2005, and this is the report from the mission. The report gives an account of meetings held with

Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2008.

Le 13 september 2007, l'Assemblée générale de l'ONU adoptait la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autochtones. Cette Déclaration est le résultat de plus de vingt années de discussions au sein du système des Nations Unies. Les représentants autochtones ont joué un rôle

The Indigenous World 2008: Editorial

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 29 April 2008.

With the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples on 13 September, 2007 has become a milestone in the history of indigenous peoples’ struggles for their rights and recognition at international level. The Declaration had been discussed for more than 20 years

Frontier Encounters: Indigenous Communities and Settlers in Asia and Latin America

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2008.

Poverty and the maldistribution of land in core areas of developing countries, together with state schemes for the colonization of unruly frontiers, have forced indigenous peoples and settlers into an uneasy co-existence. Presenting material from various Asian and Latin American countries,

Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: The Indigenous people's movement in Kenya

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 21 March 2008.

Indigenous communities in Kenya are mostly dependent upon land given that the majority of them are pastoralists, with a small percentage being hunters and gatherers. The plight of these communities has been a sorry one as their way of life has not been considered a part of the mainstream

Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: IWGIA's work on the concept of Indigenous peoples in Asia

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 21 March 2008.

IWGIA’s programme strategy for Asia identifies the following as thematic priorities: 1. self-organizing and empowerment; 2. self-determination and constructive agreements with the state; 3. land and resource rights; and 4. policy advocacy and public awareness raising. IWGIA currently supports

The Indigenous World 2008

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2008.

Available as book and CD. This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2007 and provides an update on the state of affairs of indigenous peoples worldwide through country reports covering most of the indigenous world and updated information on the international and regional processes

Indigenous Affairs 4/07 - Social Suffering

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 January 2008.

The theme of this issue of Indigenous Affairs is Social Suffering. It brings articles about issues such as diabetes among indigenous peopels, the situation of the San people in Southern Africa, the situation in Lao PDR, suicide among the Inuit youth, and the aboriginal affairs in Australia.

Indigenous Affairs 3/07 - Migration

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2007.

The theme of this issue of Indigenous Affairs is Migration.
Editor: Alejandro Parellada (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautes Autochtones. Visite de Recherche et d'Information en Republique du Congo, 5 –19 septembre 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 September 2007.

En 2001, la Commission Africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples a établi un groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones. Ce groupe de travail a effectué une visite de recherche et d'information en République du Congo en septembre 2005, et vous trouvrez ci-joint le

Les Droits des Peuples Autochtones. Le Rapporteur Spécial des Nations Unies - Bilan et Défis

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 September 2007.

Cette publication est le résultat des travaux de Séminaire international d'experts sur les meilleures pratiques pour la mise en oeuvre des recommandations du Rapporteur spécial de l'ONU sur la situation des droits de l'homme et des libertés fondamentales des populations autochtones. Cette

Rapport du Groupe de Travail de la Commission Africaine sur les Populations/Communautes Autochtones. Visite de Recherche et d'Information en Republique du Burundi, 27 mars - 9 avril 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 August 2007.

En 2001, la Commission Africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples a établi un groupe de travail sur les populations/communautés autochtones. Ce groupe de travail a effectué une visite de recherche et d'information en République du Burundi en mars/avril 2005, et vous trouvrez ci-joint le

Language of the Land: The Mapuche in Argentina and Chile

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2007.

This is the first book in English to examine the contemporary Mapuche: their culture, their struggle for autonomy within the modern-day nation state, their religion, language and distinct identity. Leslie Ray looks back over the history of relations between the Mapuche and the Argentine and

Indigenous Affairs 1-2/07 - First year of Evo Morales' presidency

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2007.

The theme for this edition of Indigenous Affairs is the first year of Evo Morales' presidency.

Content:

Editorial
The history of a Bolivia in search of change

• by Xavier Albó

Interview with Xavier Albó

• by Julio Peñaloza

Chittagong Hill Tracts White Paper. The Issues of Conflict, Human Rights, Development, and Land of the Indigenous Peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh 2003-2006. First English version, 10 February 2009

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 28 May 2007.

Over the years, a number of international NGOs such as the Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission, Survival International and Amnesty International, as well as UN bodies such as the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights have

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Research and Information Visit to the Republic of Congo, 5 - 19 September 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2007.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights' Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities undertook a research and information visit to the Republic of Congo in September 2005. This is the report from the visit. The report gives an account of meetings held with government

Report of the African Commission's Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities. Research and Information Visit to the Republic of Burundi, 27 March - 9 April 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2007.

Report from the research and information visit to the Republic of Burundi undertaken by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights' Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities in March-April 2005. The report gives an account of meetings held with government authorities,

The Indigenous World 2007

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2007.

This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2006 and provides an update on the state of affairs of indigenous peoples worldwide through:

• Region and Country reports covering most of the indigenous world.
• Updated information on the international and regional

The Indigenous World 2007: Editorial

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 26 April 2007.

2006 was an important year for the world’s 350 million plus indigenous peoples. In June, the newly-established United Nations Human Rights Council made history as it adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at its first session in Geneva. The adoption of this important

Jovens Indígenas e Lugares de Pertencimentos: análise dos jovens indígenas da Reserva de Dourados/MS

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 12 April 2007.

Advisory Opinion of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007)

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2007.

The African Commission's Advisory Opinion on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was the result of discussions at the 41st session in Ghana in May 2007, a time when the Declaration was debated intensely internationally. The Advisory

Avis Juridique de la Commission Africaine des Droits de l’Homme et des Peuples sur la Declaration des Nations Unies sur les Droits des Peuples Autochtones (2007)

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2007.

1. Lors de sa 1ère Session tenue le 29 juin 2006 à Genève, le Conseil pour les Droits de l’homme des Nations Unies (UNHCR) a adopté la Déclaration des Nations Unies sur les droits des peuples autoch-tones (la Déclaration). Cette Déclaration est le résultat d’un proces-sus de négociation

Note-Reponse a « l’Aide Memoire sur Brouillon du Groupe Africain sur la Declaration des Nations Unies sur le Droits des Peuples Autochtones » Présenté par un groupe d’experts africains, 21 Mars 2007

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 21 March 2007.

« L’AIDE MEMOIRE SUR BROUILLON DU GROUPE AFRICAIN SUR LA DECLARATION DES NATIONS UNIES SUR LE DROITS DES PEUPLES AUTOCHTONES » NOTE-REPONSE PRESENTE PAR UN GROUPE D’EXPERTS AFRICAINS 21 mars 2007

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Response Note to “The Draft Aide Memoire of the African Group on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” Presented by an African Group of Experts, 21 March 2007

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 21 March 2007.

RESPONSE NOTE TO “THE DRAFT AIDE MEMOIRE OF THE AFRICAN GROUP ON THE UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES”

PRESENTED BY AN AFRICAN GROUP OF EXPERTS, 21 March 2007

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The UN Special Rapporteur: Indigenous Peoples Rights - Experiences and Challenges

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2007.

This publication is a result of the dialogue from the International Expert Seminar on Best Practices for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples. The purpose is to look at the Special

Nossos Olhares

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2007.