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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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Are you IWGIA's new communications intern?

Develop your communications skills in an international organisation!

Are you motivated by driving social change through communication? Are you interested in human rights and want to develop your communication skills while working with Indigenous Peoples? Do you enjoy working independently within a small, dynamic team?

If so, then perhaps you are IWGIA’s new Communications Intern.

IWGIA is looking for 1-2 dedicated and skilled interns to contribute to our social media, press relations, event planning and publications.

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IWGIA - International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs - is a global human rights organisation dedicated to promoting and defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights. Read more.

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Indigenous World

IWGIA's global report, the Indigenous World, provides an update of the current situation for Indigenous Peoples worldwide. Read The Indigenous World.

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