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Kontorerne er en del af et kontorfællesskab med organisationen IWGIA. Vi deler køkken/frokoststue og to mødelokaler. Herudover har I jeres egne tre lokaler. I har egen indgang, elevator og kort vej til metro, indkøb, cafeer og en gåtur på Christianshavns Volde eller

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IWGIA Publications sale

We are clearing out our stock of publications! 

(Ver versión en castellano después del mensaje en inglés)

For a limited time, we are selling many of our books and reports just for the cost of shipping, plus a small handling fee.

The Indigenous World 2021

This compilation is the unique result of a collaborative effort between Indigenous and non-indigenous activists and scholars who voluntarily document and report on the situation of Indigenous Peoples’ rights. We thank them and celebrate the bonds and sense of community that result from the

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IWGIA Annual Report 2019

Indigenous Peoples are at the heart of the struggle for equality, rights, participation and self-determination for a more sustainable and just world. At IWGIA we are proud to stand by and behind Indigenous Peoples. We thank all those who support us to do so. This annual report presents

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The Indigenous World 2020

The compilation is the unique result of a collaborative effort between Indigenous and non-indigenous activists and scholars who voluntarily document and report on the situation of Indigenous Peoples’ rights. We thank them and celebrate the bonds and sense of community that result from the close

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A farewell message to Julie Koch

Julie Koch is resigning as the Executive Director of IWGIA and has her last working day on October 29 and here is IWGIA's Chairman of the Board, Knud Vilby's farewell words.

IWGIA condena el asesinato de un líder indígena en Brasil

Emyra Waiãpi, líder indígena de 68 años de edad, murió apuñalado la semana pasada cuando alrededor de 50 mineros dedicados a la extracción de oro, una docena fuertemente armados, entraron en la remota reserva indígena Waiãpi situada al norte de Brasil en el estado de Amapá que limita con la

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IWGIA condemns killing of indigenous leader in Brazil

Waiãpi community / Facebook

Emyra Waiãpi, a 68-year-old indigenous leader, was stabbed to death last week as around 50 gold miners, a dozen of whom were heavily armed, entered the remote Waiãpi indigenous reserve in the northern Brazilian state of Amapá, which borders French Guiana, reported multiple Brazilian and

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IWGIA Annual Report 2018

This annual report presents some of the many significant achievements IWGIA supported in 2018 for indigenous peoples' rights.

pubThe world today faces many challenges: a global climate and biodiversity crisis, rising inequality, shrinking civic space in many countries, and increasing distrust in international institutions and national political systems. Indigenous peoples make up five percent of the world’s population

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The Indigenous World 2019

Rising tensions between states and indigenous peoples are reaching a tipping point, and with an ever-shrinking civic space worldwide, the topics of criminalisation of Indigenous Rights Defenders’ activities and their organisations; land rights issues; and access to justice are more important

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Members invited to participate in name discussion

As you may know, last year we started a discussion about changing the name of our organisation, International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. During the process, hundreds of people took an active part in selecting their preferred name option, but we also faced criticism from a number of

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Saludos estacionales de IWGIA

Querido amigo/a de IWGIA,

¡Gracias por tu apoyo a los pueblos indígenas de todo el mundo! Nos complace constatar nuestro crecimiento, ya que prácticamente hemos duplicado el número de miembros en 2018 y esperamos poder continuar con este buen desarrollo, pero en comparación con la

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International Year of Indigenous Languages

At least 43 percent of the 7,000 languages spoken in the world today are endangered. Many of these belong to indigenous peoples and if something doesn't change soon, UNESCO predicts that we will lose as many as 3,000 indigenous languages by the end of this century. In an effort to raise public

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La última batalla del pueblo Arhuaco en la Sierra Nevada de Colombia

Los territorios de los pueblos indígenas en Colombia continúan siendo amenazados por la penetración de industrias extractivas, como el caso del pueblo Arhuaco, que resiste a la expansión de la minería sobre su territorio tradicional.  

Questions and Answers for individual donors

On this page, you can find the most often asked questions to us in relation to supporting our work of defending indigenous peoples’ rights:

IWGIA inicia proceso de cambio de nombre

Para fortalecer nuestro apoyo a los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y nuestros objetivos estratégicos de establecer nuevas alianzas y ampliar todavía más la participación, la Junta Directiva de IWGIA ha decidido que es hora de un nuevo nombre para la organización. Por lo tanto, hemos

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IWGIA starts name-changing process

To strengthen our support for indigenous peoples’ rights and our strategic goals of making new alliances and engage more broadly, the Board of IWGIA has decided that it is time for a new name for the organisation. As a result, we have started a process of changing the name by selecting two

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50 år med at forsvare og promovere oprindelige folks rettigheder

2018 er året hvor International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) kan fejre 50 års jubilæum i vores forsvar af oprindelige folks rettigheder. På denne side kan du finde flere informationer af, hvad vi har opnået og hvilke trusler som oprindelige folk står overfor den dag i

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50 years defending indigenous peoples' rights

This year the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) celebrates 50 years of defending indigenous peoples' rights and we want to share with you some of the facts we are proud of and some of the issues that affect the world's 370 million indigenous peoples.

50 years defending indigenous peoples’ rights

On the occasion of IWGIA's 50 years jubilee, IWGIA's Executive Director, Julie Koch, looks at the past 50 years development for indigenous peoples' rights and points to the main issues and opportunities for indigenous peoples.

Privacy Policy

Updated Privacy Policy for International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)

1. General

1.1 This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to all information provided by you to IWGIA, by virtue of your role as a member/client or contributor, or as a

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The Indigenous World 2018

The rising tensions between states and indigenous peoples are reaching a tipping point and The Indigenous World 2018 adds to the documented records, highlighting the increase in attacks and killings of indigenous peoples while defending their lands. The

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Indigenous Music Theme at Tønder Festival

Tønder Festival is this year presenting a series of musicians with roots in the indigenous cultures of Canada, Greenland, Australia and northern Scandinavia.

Publications

Our publications

Knowledge generation is an important foundation for increasing understanding and for pushing for change. In this database, you can find all of our resources, which include books, manuals, briefings, human rights reports and urgent alerts. 

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¿Quiénes somos?

IWGIA es una organización global de derechos humanos dedicada a promover, proteger y defender los derechos de los pueblos indígenas.

Desde 1968, IWGIA ha cooperado con organizaciones indígenas e instituciones internacionales

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Alianzas

Como organización global de derechos humanos funcionamos a través de una red de alianzas con organizaciones e instituciones. Nuestra red es la razón por la que podemos realizar nuestra misión: un mundo donde los pueblos indígenas sean escuchados y sus derechos, una realidad.

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Involúcrate

Cuando decide apoyar nuestro trabajo, está contribuyendo a promover y proteger los derechos de los pueblos indígenas en el mundo. Tanto si desea hacer  una donación única, aportar una donación mensual o hacerse miembro de IWGIA, le agradecemos su apoyo.

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Noticias

IWGIA comparte noticias, alertas urgentes, hojas informativas, investigación, estudios, libros e informes elaborados por nuestro equipo de expertos y aliados.

 

Mundo Indígena

Cada año informamos sobre la situación de los pueblos indígenas en todo el mundo. Nuestro anuario, El Mundo Indígena, documenta el estado de los derechos de los pueblos indígenas en países de todos los continentes, con informes exhaustivos elaborados por expertos,

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Nuestros temas

En IWGIA nos centramos en defender el derecho de los pueblos indígenas a su territorio, promover su inclusión en las acciones climáticas y su participación en la toma de decisiones a nivel local e internacional.

The Indigenous World 2017

This yearbook gives a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights situation across the world, and offers an overview of the most significant developments in international and regional processes relating to indigenous peoples during

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The Indigenous World 2016

This yearbook gives a global update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights and provides an overview of the main developments that have affected indigenous women and men in the course of 2015. In 54 country specific reports and 12 articles on international

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IWGIA Annual Report 2014-2015

In 2014-15, IWGIA maintained its focus on promoting and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples around the world through support to human rights projects implemented by indigenous peoples’ organizations at the national and local level; support to and facilitation of indigenous peoples’

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The Indigenous World 2015

Seven years after the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, The Indigenous World 2015 looks at the most significant developments and setbacks for indigenous peoples’ rights at the national and international level during the previous year and at indigenous peoples’

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IWGIA Annual Report 2013

IWGIA's Annual Report presents the results of IWGIA's activities in 2013 and highlights examples of projects and processes implemented or supported by IWGIA throughout the year.

El Mundo Indígena 2014

La edición 2014 contiene una actualización exhaustiva de la situación actual de los pueblos indígenas con 73 artículos escritos por académicos y activistas indígenas y no indígenas. El libro ofrece 58 informes de país y 15 artículos sobre procesos internacionales, los cuales reflejan las

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The Indigenous World 2014

The 2014 edition contains a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples in 73 articles written by indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists.

The book provides 58 country reports and 15 articles on international processes, reflecting ongoing worldwide

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IWGIA Annual Report 2012

During the Rio+20 Conference in June, indigenous peoples successfully lobbied for recognition of the UN Declaration and an acknowledgment of culture and local livelihoods as important contributors to sustainable development. One outcome of Rio+20 was the decision to formulate a set of

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El Mundo Indígena 2013

Este anuario es una actualización exhaustiva de la situación actual de los pueblos indígenas y de sus derechos humanos, y brinda un panorama de los acontecimientos más importantes ocurridos en los procesos internacionales y regionales durante el 2012.

En 67 artículos, académicos y

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The Indigenous World 2013

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 2012.

In 67 articles, indigenous and non-indigenous scholars

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IWGIA Annual Report 2011

IWGIA's Annual Report 2011 gives examples of some of the activities implemented or supported by IWGIA during 2011 and major results.

You can order a free copy through: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need

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The Indigenous World 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

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IWGIA Annual Report 2003

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

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

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 Indigena 1990

El informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

Anuario 1991

El informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

Anuario 1992

El informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

El Mundo Indígena 1993-94

Agotado! El informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

El Mundo Indígena 1994-95

El informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

El Mundo Indígena 1995-96

El informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

El Mundo Indígena 1996-97

El informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

El Mundo Indígena 2005

El Mundo Indígena 2005 suministra una visión general de los acontecimientos fundamentales sucedidos en el 2004 que han hecho impacto sobre los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

El Mundo Indígena 2006

El Mundo Indígena 2006 suministra una visión general de los acontecimientos fundamentales sucedidos en el 2005 que han hecho impacto sobre los pueblos Indígenas del mundo.

IWGIA Annual Report 2010

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

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

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Derechos de Los Pueblos Indígenas - La Cooperación de Dinamarca y Bolivia

El 31 de diciembre de 2009 y luego de 10 años de duración, concluyó el programa de apoyo de Dinamarca a los derechos indígenas de Bolivia. El programa, que planteó el apoyo a los pueblos indígenas “para lograr el pleno ejercicio de sus derechos económicos, políticos, sociales y culturales”

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

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

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El Mundo Indígena 2011

Disponible como libro y CD El Mundo Indígena 2011 contiene 58 informes por países y 8 sobre procesos internacionales, que ofrecen un panorama actualizado de lo ocurrido durante el año 2010 en el Ártico, América, el Pacífico, Asia, Medio Oriente y África. El capítulo dedicado a los procesos

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The Indigenous World 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

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Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: Editorial - IWGIA 40 years on

At the 38th International Congress of Americanists, held in Stuttgart, Germany in 1968, a number of anthropologists presented alarming reports of atrocities being carried out against indigenous peoples in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and Brazil. In a post-conference meeting just outside

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

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

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Indigenous Affairs 3-4/08: IWGIA's work in Africa and, particularly, in Kenya

IWGIA’s Africa program strategy was adopted in April 2004. Its thematic priorities are human rights, land rights, indigenous women’s rights, self-organization and empowerment. Geographically, IWGIA focuses on East Africa (mainly Kenya, Tanzania), Central Africa (mainly Rwanda, Burundi, Republic

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IWGIA Annual Report 2009

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....

The Indigenous World 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

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IWGIA: a history

IWGIA was one of the very first organisations to be established in support of indigenous peoples. It was founded in 1968 by anthropologists concerned at the atrocities being committed against Indians in South America. Within a few years, a small group of dedicated scholars working on a

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IWGIA Annual Report 2008

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

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

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IWGIA Annual Report 2007

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....

The Indigenous World 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

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The Indigenous World 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
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The Indigenous World 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

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The Indigenous World 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

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The Indigenous World 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

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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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El Mundo Indígena 2002-2003

El anuario de IWGIA se publica todos los años en el mes de junio y brinda una actualización de la situación de los pueblos indígenas de todo el mundo.

Gracias a las contribuciones de académicos y activistas indígenas y no-indígenas, El Mundo

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El Mundo Indígena 2001-2002

El Anuario de IWGIA es publicado todos los años y brinda una actualización de la situación de los pueblos indígenas de todo el mundo.

Gracias a las contributiones de académicos y activistas indígenas y no-indígenas, El Mundo Indígena 2001-2002 suministra una visión

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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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El Mundo Indígena 2000-2001

pubEl informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

Con la contribución de investigadores y activistas indígenas y no-indígenas, El Mundo Indígena 2000-2001 ofrece un panorama de la situación

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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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IWGIA Annual Report 2000

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.

El Mundo Indígena 1999-2000

La nueva edición del informe anual de IWGIA cuenta con la contribución de investigadores y activistas indígenas y no indígenas 

• ofrece un panorama de la situación actual y los momentos cruciales de los pueblos indígenas de las Américas, África, Asia, el Ártico y el Pacífico,
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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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IWGIA Annual Report 1999

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.

El Mundo Indígena 1998-99

pubEl informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.

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.

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