Respect for the Self-determination and Protection of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation

Publisher: IWGIA
Author: Beatriz Huertas Castillo
Number of pages: 30
Publication language: English
Region publication is about: Latin America, América Latina
Release year: 2021
Release Month | Day: Feb

Tags: Global governance

This report addresses the resurgence of positions within anthropology that favour States taking the initiative in the establishment of direct and permanent relationships with those Indigenous Peoples, or parts of them, that live in voluntary isolation.

This report analyses the context and arguments wielded by the promoters of this position today, as well as the impact that similar initiatives have had on Indigenous Peoples. In contrast, this report exposes the historic processes of the approach that respects the self-determination and territorial integrity of these peoples, as well as its principles and achievements. In that same vein, it highlights the importance of an anthropology that is respectful of the decisions made by the peoples in isolation with regard to their way of life, or the level of interaction or engagement that they wish to sustain with the surrounding population. At the same time, it establishes the need to guarantee the legal security and protection of the territories of peoples in isolation, as well as the necessity of implementing preventive measures to avoid health issues and interethnic conflicts. Likewise, it highlights the need to place the respect for these peoples’ fundamental rights and those of the surrounding populations before academic, governmental, economic or other interests, at the time of taking any decision that may affect them.

Beatriz Huertas Castillo is an anthropologist and has worked with Indigenous Peoples and organizations from the Amazon for more than 20 years.

Download publication

STAY CONNECTED

About IWGIA

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

For media inquiries click here

Indigenous World

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

Subscribe to our newsletter

Contact IWGIA

Prinsessegade 29 B, 3rd floor
DK 1422 Copenhagen
Denmark
Phone: (+45) 53 73 28 30
E-mail: iwgia@iwgia.org
CVR: 81294410

Report possible misconduct, fraud, or corruption

 instagram social icon facebook_social_icon.png   youtuble_logo_icon.png  linkedin_social_icon.png  

NOTE! This site uses cookies and similar technologies.

If you do not change browser settings, you agree to it. Learn more

I understand

Joomla! Debug Console

Session

Profile Information

Memory Usage

Database Queries