The Pathalgari Movement for Adivasi autonomy: a revolution of India’s Indigenous Peoples

Written on 11 March 2022.

BY GLADSON DUNGDUNG FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

The Adivasis of India have been fighting for the protection of their collective right to self-determination, autonomy and identity, and for reclaiming their rights over land, territories and natural resources for centuries. The Pathalgari Movement, a powerful mass movement fighting for these rights that took place in the recent past, was criminalized and crushed by the Indian State because it had directly challenged Indian authorities. 

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Indigenous autonomies in Latin America

Written on 04 March 2022.

BY ASIER MARTÍNEZ DE BRINGAS FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

The struggles for the processes of autonomy building have gained prominence in Latin America. However, they are challenged by the fragmentation of the indigenous movement and the fear of the States of the autonomy discourse that puts national unity in crisis. In this context, it is important not to repeat the experience that has been developed with the free, prior and informed consultation process. Rather, it is time to join forces and struggles with the human rights movement and rely on indigenous autonomies as a process for the global sustainability of rights.

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On International Women's Day IWGIA stands in solidarity with Indigenous Women world-wide – will you do the same?

Written on 08 March 2022.

In a world where one in three women experiences violence, where women do not have an equal say in decisions affecting their lives and where the predominant view on women in many cases is sexist and discriminatory – it continues to be necessary for all of us to fight to change this situation, especially for Indigenous women, who disproportionately face intersectional discrimination and multiple expressions of violence, and are often excluded from decision-making processes and leadership positions.

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The IACHR and the right to self-determination

Written on 01 March 2022.

BY LEONARDO ALVARADO FOR DEBATES INDÍGENAS

From an intercultural perspective, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights conducted a comprehensive paper on the various experiences of self-determination throughout the Americas. The report was based on the testimonies of leaders, the opinions of experts and questionnaires completed by indigenous and tribal peoples, civil society organizations and States. Collective and individual rights over territories, natural resources, institutions and policies depend on the effective enjoyment of their self-determination.

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