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CEDAW adopts pioneer binding instrument on the rights of Indigenous women and girls

At its 82nd session on 26 October, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) adopted general recommendation No. 39 on the rights of Indigenous women and girls. This is the first time CEDAW calls on State parties to pay more attention to issues affecting Indigenous women and girls specifically and to take measures to comply with their obligations under CEDAW. The adoption of the recommendation is the result of a concerted effort by Indigenous women's organisations around the world and their supporters, including IWGIA. 

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IWGIA celebrates Inuit Circumpolar Council International leadership

On 21 July 2022 Sara Olsvig was elected as the new Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) International Chair at the organisation’s 14th General Assembly, taking over the position from Dr Dalee Sambo Dorough, who served from July 2018.

IWGIA wishes to congratulate both Sara in her new role and Dalee for her leadership over the last four years. We took this opportunity to ask these two prominent Inuit leaders about their work within ICC since 2018 and their visions and strategies for the future of the organisation.

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IWGIA calls for the release of Indigenous activist in India

According to IWGIA sources, Pawal Tuti, an Adivasi activist, was re-arrested on 20 August 2022 and remains in custody, despite charges against him being dropped and being released from jail more than two years ago.

IWGIA calls for Pawal Tuti’s immediate safe release and all charges against him to be dropped.

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