Povos Indígenas em África: Povos Esquecidos? Trabalho da Comissão Africana sobre os povos indígenas em África

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2007.

A Comissão Africana dos Direitos Humanos e dos Povos (CADHP ou Comissão Africana) tem debatido a situação dos direitos humanos dos povos indígenas desde 1999, na medida em que estes são alguns dos grupos mais vulneráveis no continente africano. Desde a vigésima nona Sessão Ordinária da CADHP,

In Hindi: Indigenous Affairs 2/07

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2007.

Order through: Bindrai Institute for Research, Study and Action (BIRSA), att. Mr. Samar Bosu Mullick This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

Povos Indígenas em Isolamento Voluntário ou em Contato Inicial na Amazônia e no Gran Chaco. Atas do Seminario Regional sobre os povos indígenas isolados ou em contato inicial da Amazônia e do Gran Chaco Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 20-22 de novembro de 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2007.

O presente livro reúne as apresentações relizadas durante o "Seminário Regional sobre Povos Indígenas Isolados ou em Contato Inicial da Amazônia e do Gran Chaco", ocorrido em Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolívia), de 20 a 22 de Novembro de 2006. Com a celebração desse seminário, a publicação de

Negotiating Autonomy: Case Studies on Philippine Indigenous Peoples' Land Rights

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 February 2007.

This book is based on some of the presentations made at the 2005 National Conference on Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights held in Quezon City, The Philippines. At its core are four case studies of different indigenous groups from various parts of the country; the Kankana-ey and Bago of the

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

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2006.

The report contains both an analysis of criteria for identifying indigenous peoples in Africa, an analysis of their human rights situation seen in the light of the provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and an analysis of the African Charter/jurisprudence and its

Witness to Sovereignty: Essays on the Indian Movement in Latin America

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2006.

This book tells the story of the 30-year period during which "indigenous sovereignty" emerged from five centuries of banishment, first as an unauthorized and unspeakable taboo and then later as a major topic of national political contention. Varese is at once the author of this fascinating

Indigenous Affairs 1/06 - Africa and the Millennium Development Goals

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2006.

Contents: Editorial - by Jens Dahl MDGs, Globalisation and Indigenous Peoples in Africa, by Nigel Crawhall Will Pastoral Legislation Disempower Pastoralists in the Sahel?, by Ced Hesse and Brigitte Thébaud Cause for Celebration or Celebration for a Cause: Pastoralism and Poverty Reduction

The Indigenous World 2006

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2006.

This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2005 and provides an update on the state of affairs of indigenous peoples worldwide.

Thanks to the contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, The Indigenous World 2006 gives an overview of crucial

Peuples Autochones d'Afrique: Les Peuples Oubliés? Travail de la Commission africaine sur les peuples autochtones d'Afrique

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2006.

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

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 28 April 2006.

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

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 28 April 2006.

The Indigenous World 2006: Editorial

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 27 April 2006.

Although 2005 saw significant progress made in terms of recognising indigenous peoples’ rights, this first year in the second UN decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (2005-2014) also witnessed an endless number of denials or violations of those same rights. The 2005 United Nations

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

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 24 March 2006.

IWGIA Statement: UN General Assembly Fails to Bring Hope to the World's Indigenous Peoples

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 21 March 2006.

More than two decades of efforts to promote international human rights standards for the safety and well-being of Indigenous Peoples appear to have failed following the adoption of a motion by the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly on 28th November 2006 to defer the historic adoption of

IWGIA Posobie Postoiannyi forum po voprosam korennyh narodov

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2006.

The handbook provides basic information on the nature of the new UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in Russian, the aim being to enable indigenous organisations to have greater influence within this new body. It covers the first four sessions of the Permanent Forum.

Indigenous Affairs 3-4/05 - Indigenous Youth

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 February 2006.

This thematic issue of Indigenous Affairs examines the issues affecting indigenous youth across the world Contents:

Editorial - by Alejandro Parallada and Kathrin Wessendorf

Latinamerica section
Argentina -

• The Mapunky and the Mapuheavy Voices from the

In Philippine Bisaya: Lumadnong Katawhan

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 December 2005.

Translated from the Spanish title: Pueblos Indígenas

The book gives an overview of the status and plight of indigenous peoples in various regions of the world and in the Cordillera region in the Philippines. How do they define themselves, what sets them apart from other peoples? And why

Indianska Folk i de Peruanska Anderna

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 November 2005.

Swedish version of Indianske Folk i Perus Andesbjerge originally written by Karsten Pærregaard & IWGIA, 2000. Information and education material about the world's indigenous peoples. 

Report of the African Commission's Working Group of Experts on Indigenous Populations/Communities

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2005.

This book is a co-production between the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. It is a report drawn up by a working group established by the African Commission. It addresses the reasons why and the means by which the

The Land Within - Indigenous Territory and the Perception of Environment

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2005.

By describing the fabric of relationships that indigenous peoples weave with their environment, this book attempts to define a more precise notion of indigenous territoriality. Beyond a natural environment from which they obtain the necessary natural resources for subsistence, the territory for

Eyes that Tell: Myths and Customs from Indigenous Amazonia Illustrated by its People

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2005.

Eyes that Tell is an anthology of myths and traditions narrated and superbly illustrated by members of eight indigenous peoples of Peruvian Amazonia: the Ashaninka, Shawi, Uitoto, Shipibo, Awajun, Wampis, Tikuna and Matsés. The narrators illustrate the extraordinary events that took place in

Indigenous Peoples and Local Government: Experiences from Malaysia and the Philippines

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2005.

Engagement in mainstream political processes and seeking participation in local government is an option increasingly taken up by indigenous peoples in order to regain more control over their lives and their destiny. This volume presents the result of research on indigenous peoples'

Indigenous Affairs 1/05 - Indigenous Peoples and Education

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2005.

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on education and indigenous peoples. Contents: Editorial - by Marianne Wiben Jensen Download the editorial as a PDF file here Education in the Canadian Arctic: What Difference has the Nunavut Government Made? - by Jack Hicks "We're going slowly because

The Indigenous World 2005

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2005.

This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2004. IWGIA's Yearbook is issued every year in May. Its purpose is to provide an update on the state of affairs of indigenous peoples worldwide.

Thanks to the contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, The

Rapport du Groupe de Travail d'Experts de la Commission Africaine des Droits de l'Homme et des Peuples sur les Populations/Communautés Autochtones

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2005.

La Commission Africaine des Droits de l’Homme et des Peuples (CADHP) traite de la situation des droits humains des populations/communautés autochtones depuis 1999, vu qu’elles constituent l’un des groupes les plus vulnérables du continent africain. Depuis la 29ème Session ordinaire de la CADHP

The Indigenous World 2005: Editorial

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 28 April 2005.

The year 2004 marked the end of the first International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People and, for many, this was an opportunity to look back and assess the progress made since 1995.

At international and regional level, some important achievements have been made. There has been

De Ursprungliga Australierna

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2005.

Swedish version of De Indfødte Australiere originally written by Hanne Miriam Larsen & IWGIA, 2000. Information and education material about the world's indigenous peoples. 

Inuit - Det eskimåiska folken i Arktis

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2005.

Swedish version of Inuit: De Eskimoiske Folk i Arktis originally written by Frank Sejersen & IWGIA, 2000. Information and education material about the world's indigenous peoples. 

An Indigenous Parliament? Realities and Perspectives in Russia and the Circumpolar North

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 January 2005.

The indigenous peoples of the Arctic have achieved some of the most comprehensive self-government arrangements in the world. These are reflected upon in this collection of articles, based on discussions between indigenous peoples in Russia and other parts of the Circumpolar North.

Indigenous Affairs 3/04 - The UN Decade: Expectations and Realities

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2004.

This issues of Indigenous Affairs assesses the impact of the UN Decade of Indigenous Peoples on Indigenous peoples around the world.
Contents:

Editorial - by Lola García-Alix

The UN decade on Indigenous Peoples - by Jens Dahl

The Permanent Forum on Indigenous

Indigenous Affairs 1-2/04: Indigenous Women

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2004.

This issue looks at the issues affecting indigenous women highlighting the impact of external social pressures on traditional gender structures. Contents: Editorial by Kathrin Wessendorf Africa San women today: Inequality and dependency in a post-foraging world by Renee Sylvain Twa women in the

Indigenous Peoples in Isolation in the Peruvian Amazon: Their struggle for survival and freedom

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2004.

This book offers a historical and anthropological perspective from which to understand the fragility of isolated indigenous groups in the face of contact with outside society. It helps us appreciate the importance, in terms of cultural and biological diversity, of safeguarding their territories

Indigenous Peoples' Rights in Southern Africa

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2004.

This book is concerned with the first peoples (those people who are considered indigenous by themselves and others) of Southern Africa such as the San, the Nama and the Khoi, and their rights. It analyses the civil and political rights situation, assessing the extent to which these people

The Indigenous World 2004

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2004.

This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2003. As from this year, IWGIA's Yearbook will be issued every year in May. Its purpose is to provide an update on the state of affairs of Indigenous peoples around the world. Thanks to the contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous

The Indigenous World 2004: Editorial

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 29 April 2004.

The impression one has on reading this year's contributions to The Indigenous World is that, despite notable advances, the situation of indigenous peoples still remains extremely precarious and even, in many cases, alarming. As the article on the Amazigh people of Algeria notes, it is

Development and Ethnocide: Colonial Practices in the Andaman Islands

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2004.

This book is an ethnographic account of colonialism in the Andaman Islands, Bay of Bengal, India. It examines the links between colonialism and development under British and Indian administrations, and analyses how the different indigenous groups (the Andamanese, the Onge, the Jarawa and the

Dreams Coming True... An Indigenous Health Programme in the Peruvian Amazon

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 01 March 2004.

This is an unusual book about an unusual project in the Peruvian Amazon. It focuses on the extraordinary achievements the indigenous movement in the Upper Amazon has accomplished in establishing its own alternative health service. The book exposes a kaleidoscopic view of this fascinating

Belonging to the land: Life in the communities of the Chaco region of Salta

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 January 2004.

This book tells another story. A story being written from within that landscape by the indigenous peoples of the Chaco themselves. It is one of happiness rather than poverty, as seen through their bodies, their looks, their smiles. Just to look at them is to participate in the mysteries of life

The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2003.

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

The Jharkhand Movement: Indigenous Peoples' Struggle for Autonomy in India

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2003.

The volume contains the most significant articles and documents on the Jharkhand movement, the oldest of the autonomy movements in India, which as recently resulted in the formation of a separate state by the name Jharkhand. Leading social scientists and activists discuss from different angles

The Indigenous World 2002-2003

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 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

The Indigenous World 2002-2003 : Editorial

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 02 May 2003.

The struggle for land and resource rights remained the major concern of indigenous peoples throughout 2002-2003.

A number of legal victories were recorded such as the adoption by the Nicaraguan parliament of Law No.445 on indigenous communal lands, and two landmark rulings on indigenous

Indigenous Affairs 1/03: Indigenous Poverty: An Issue of Rights and Needs

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2003.

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the issue of indigenous poverty. Contents: Editorial by Diana Vinding Download the editorial here Africa Sustainable Livelihoods for Pygmy Peoples by Dorothy Jackson Asia Poverty and Indigenous Peoples with Special Reference to India by Tiplut Nongbri

Indigenous Affairs 2/02: Bolivia

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2002.

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

Towards a New Millennium: Ten Years of the Indigenous Movement in Russia

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2002.

This book is a collection of articles written by indigenous leaders and politicians from all parts of Russia. The articles outline the history of indigenous peoples' struggle, events and conditions of the recent decade. The indigenous umbrella organisation in Russia, the Russian Association of

Maasai - Kvæghyrder i Østafrika

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2002.

Hæfte nr. 13 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

The Indigenous World 2001-2002

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 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

Stillehavsfolk i Melanesien

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2002.

Hæfte nr. 10 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

Kanaka Maoli - Et polynesisk folk fra Hawaii

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2002.

Hæfte nr. 12 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

The Indigenous World 2001-2002 : Editorial

Written by Morgane Jaouen on 02 May 2002.

The year 2001 will go down in history as the year in which the technologically and economically developed Western world cameface to face with its vulnerability and, overnight, became engulfed in fear, suspicion and hatred, in which armed revenge has so far been the only response envisaged. The

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

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2002.

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

Stillehavsfolk i Salomonøerne - Livet på Reeføerne

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2002.

Hæfte nr. 11 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

In Philippine Ilokano: Dagiti Nainsigudan Nga Umili

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2002.

The book gives an overview of the status and plight of indigenous peoples in various regions of the world, and in the Cordillera region in the Philippines. How do they define themselves, what sets them apart from other peoples? And why do we need to show interest for their specific

Ursprungsfolk

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2002.

Swedish version of Indfødte Folk originally written by Jens Dahl; this version ed. by Jens Dahl and Alejandro Parellada, 2002. Basic text book about the world's indigenous peoples. Not distributed by IWGIA's secretariat. If you wish to purchase the book, please contact IWGIA - Lundagruppen för

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

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 January 2002.

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

Indigenous Affairs 3/01 - Self-Determination

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2001.

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

Racism Against Indigenous Peoples

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2001.

The book documents and analyses the many forms of racism that indigenous peoples all over the world are still facing at the beginning of the new millenium. Although many national constitutions prohibit racial discrimination, indigenous peoples are facing pervasive racial discrimination in their

The Other Word: Women and Violence in Chiapas Before and After Acteal

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2001.

Original title: La Otra Palabra (Ciesas 1998)

On December 22nd 1997, 32 women and 13 men in the los Naranjos encampment for displaced people in the community of Acteal, Chiapas, Mexico, were assasinated by heavily armed men. Various human rights organisations wrote detailed reports of

The Indigenous World 2000-2001

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 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

Naga: a People Struggling for Self Determination

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2001.

Since more than 50 years, an indigenous people living in the mountainous Northeastern corner of the Indian Subcontinent has fought a silent war. Silent because this war has been largely ignored be the world. Ever since the Nagas have been in contact with outside powers they have fiercely

Indigenous Affairs 1/01 - Racism

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2001.

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

IWGIA Annual Report 2000

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 18 March 2001.

IWGIA's Annual Report presents the results of IWGIA's activities in 2000 and highlights examples of projects and processes implemented or supported by IWGIA throughout the year.

In Philippine Tagalog: Katutubong Mamamayan

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2001.

Edited and translated from the Spanish title: Pueblos Indígenas.

"The book gives an overview of the plight and the status of various indigenous communities the world over as they attempt to preserve what is left of their life amidst the manic spread of capitalism and the collusion of

In Bahasa Indonesia: Masyarakat Adat Di Dunia. Eksistensi Dan Perjuangannya

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 March 2001.

Translated from the Spanish Title: Pueblos Indígenas.

The book gives an overview of the status and plight of indigenous peoples in various regions of the world. How do they define themselves, what sets them apart from other peoples? Why do we need to show interest for their specific

Mapuche - Et indiansk folk i Argentina og Chile

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 February 2001.

Oversat fra spansk af Cæcilie Mikkelsen. Dorthe Kristensen har været rådgiver på den danske tekst og har bidraget med afsnit om mapucherne i Chile. Hæfte nr. 9 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk? Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den

Indigenous Affairs 4/00 - Indochina

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 January 2001.

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the indigenous peoples of Indochina. Thematic Articles covering: Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Also featuring an article about West Papua: 'Bloodshed in Wamena'

Challenging Politics: Indigenous Peoples' Experiences with Political Parties and Elections

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 January 2001.

Indigenous peoples all over the world find themselves part of political systems that are not their own but created and defined by governments with alien rules and led by politicians. Over the last centuries, indigenous peoples have gained experience in dealing with these imposed systems of

Nomader i Mongoliet

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 January 2001.

Hæfte nr. 8 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

Indigenous Affairs 3/00 - Indigenous Women

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 November 2000.

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;

Naga - Et folk mellem Indien og Burma

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 November 2000.

Hæfte nr. 7 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

Indianske folk i Perus Andesbjerge

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 October 2000.

Hæfte nr. 6 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

Indianer i Danmark - Shuar i Ecuador

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 September 2000.

Hæfte nr. 5 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

Buskmennesker - Et folk i Kalahari-ørkenen

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 August 2000.

Hæfte nr. 4 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk? Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser. Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever de? Hvilke

Indigenous Affairs 2/00 - Hunters and Gatherers

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2000.

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.

Indigenous Autonomy in Mexico

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2000.

This important collection of essays will be compulsory reading for all those who wish to have a better understanding of the dynamic processes of change which Mexico and its indigenous peoples have undergone at the end of the millennium. The book relates different experiences and makes various

Nunavut: Inuit Regain Control of their Lands and their Lives

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2000.

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

Van Gujjar - Et skovfolk i indisk Himalaya

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2000.

Hæfte nr. 2 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

De indfødte Australiere

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2000.

Hæfte nr. 3 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

Heading Towards Extinction? Indigenous Rights in Africa: The Case of the Twa of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2000.

The book documents and discusses the case of the Twa, so-called pygmy people, of the Kahuzi-Biega forests, South Kivu Province in Eastern Congo. The particular case of the Twa of Kahuzi-Biega is presented in the African context as well as in the context of emerging and established international

'Life Is Not Ours' - Land and Human Rights in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh - Update 4

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 2000.

From 1991 to 2000 the Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission produced four reports on the situation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts titled “Life is not Ours: Land and Human Rights in the Chittagong Hill Tracts”.

All four reports document gross human rights violations in the Chittagong Hill

INUIT - De eskimoiske folk i Arktis

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 May 2000.

Hæfte nr. 1 i serien: Hvem er de indfødte folk?

Informations- og undervisningsmateriale om indfødte folk for folkeskolens ældste klasser og den almindeligt interesserede læser.

Seriens hæfter har et fælles forord om indfødte folk: Hvem og hvor mange er de? Hvor og hvordan lever

The Indigenous World 1999-2000

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 24 April 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

Indigenous Affairs 1/00 - The Pacific

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 2000.

This issue of Indigenous Affairs focuses on the indigenous peoples of the Pacific. Out of print! Editorial page 2 What Future the United Nations' Decolonisation Process? by Dr. Carlyle Corbin page 4 French Polynesia Independence and sovereignty for Te Ao Maohi by Oscar Temaru page 14 Rapa

IWGIA Annual Report 1999

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 18 March 2000.

IWGIA's Annual Report presents the results of IWGIA's activities in 1999 and highlights examples of projects and processes implemented or supported by IWGIA throughout the year.

In Thai: Indigenous Peoples

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 January 2000.

The book gives an overview of the status and plight of indigenous peoples in various regions of the world. How do they define themselves, what sets them apart from other peoples? Why do we need to show interest for their specific problems - these and other questions are dealt with in this

Les Droits de L'Homme et Peuples Autochtones: Un Guide Pratique sur le Système de L'O.N.U.

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 September 1999.

Ce manuel a été écrit pour aider les peuples autochtones et leurs représentants à utiliser les nombreux mécanismes de l'ONU concernant les droits de l'homme. Pour la majorité des peuples autochtones l'ONU apparaît comme un profond mystère. On ne connaît rien ou peu de choses, sur ses objectifs,

Indigenous Peoples and Protected Areas in South and Southeast Asia: From Principles to Practice. Proceedings of the Conference at Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia, 14-18 December 1998

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 June 1999.

This book compiles the insights, discussions and recommendations that were the outcome of the presentation of 12 case studies at a very productive and highly intensive conference in Kundasang, Malaysia, in December 1998. By focusing on case studies, the goal was to encourage a problem-solving

The Indigenous World 1998-99

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 24 May 1999.

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.

The Permanent Forum for Indigenous Peoples: The Struggle for a New Partnership

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 1999.

This book is a compilation of reports and papers mostly taken from the official United Nations documentation. It also includes the background to the discussion on the establishment of a Permanent Forum for indigenous peoples and a technical description of the United Nations system. The goal of

Indigenous Affairs 1/99

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 1999.

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

Saami Parliamentary Co-Operation: An Analysis

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 1999.

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

The Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Maroons in Suriname

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 1999.

The book describes and analyses the Surinamese legal system as it relates to the rights of indigenous peoples and Maroons. The rights of these peoples have not been systematically addressed in this context before, nor have they ever been the subjects of extensive academic research. The book

Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples: A Handbook on the UN System

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 1999.

This book gives a detailed description of the existing international mechanisms for prevention and compensation of serious violations of the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples. This IWGIA document aims to dispel the mystery which surrounds the workings of the United Nations, and to reduce

IWGIA Annual Report 1998

Written by Käthe Jepsen on 17 March 1999.

IWGIA's Annual Report presents the results of IWGIA's activities in 1998 and highlights examples of projects and processes implemented or supported by IWGIA throughout the year.

Indigenous Affairs 3/98

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 November 1998.

This year IWGIA is celebrating its 30th anniversary. In August 1968, anthropologists and ethnologists working in the North and South America met at an international conference, anthropologists coming directly from the field documented serious atrocities being carried out against indigenous

East Timor: Occupation and Resistance

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 August 1998.

This book is a collection of articles written by internationally known experts, activists and politicians. The document provides a broad and in-depth picture of the consequences of the Indonesian occupation of East Timor concentrating developments in recent years. East Timor is a small country

The Indigenous World 1997-98

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 24 May 1998.

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

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 1998.

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

Indigenous Women: The Right to a Voice

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 1998.

"Indigenous Women: The Right to a Voice" contains a collection of articles and interviews focusing on the situation of indigenous women today. With a few exceptions, the articles have been written by female indigenous grass roots activists and academics from the Americas, Africa, Asia and

Liberation through Land Rights in the Peruvian Amazon

Written by Toolmaster.dk on 10 April 1998.

This book is an attempt to reflect the process of implementing an ambitious project of territorial planning in the Ucayali region for the demarcation and titling of indigenous communities. The first section of the book, written by lawyer Pedro García Hierro, concerns the background of the