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Indigenous Peoples - Thu Nov 22 2007
Tribals distressed by ban on forest gathering

The magical trill of the Nilgiri Whistling Thrush deep in the jungles of this remote southern Indian wildlife sanctuary is no comfort to its nearly 2,000 Soliga aboriginal tribal families.

Indigenous Peoples - Thu Oct 18 2007
Indigenous people make best forest custodians

The millions of indigenous people living across Asia and the Pacific are finally gaining recognition for the key role the play in forest conservation. This shift has been a feature of a conference organized by FAO to shape forest management policies in Asia and the Pacific for the next 20 years.

Indigenous Peoples - Wed Sep 26 2007
Brazil: Tupinikim and Guarani peoples reconquer their lands

After decades of struggle, on August 27 the Minister of Justice of Brazil finally recognized the lands (14,277 hectares) that had been illegaly occupied by Aracruz Cellulose as belonging to the the Tupinikim and Guarani peoples.

Human Rights /Indigenous Peoples - Mon Sep 24 2007
U.N. victory for indigenous peoples

On 13 September, the world’s 370 million indigenous peoples won a victory when the United Nations adopted a Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which recognizes their rights to land, resources and cultural traditions. Putting this Declaration into effect is the next challenge.

Indigenous Peoples - Fri Sep 14 2007
Indigenous women welcome UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The International Indigenous Women's Forum (IWWF) welcomes the adoption by the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the United Nations General Assembly, on September 13, 2007. IWWF will draw upon this new international tool to continue its commitment to advance the rights of Indigenous Women.

Human Rights /Indigenous Peoples - Fri Sep 14 2007
United Nations adopted Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The General Assembly backed protections for the human rights of indigenous peoples, adopting a landmark declaration that brought to an end nearly 25 years of contentious negotiations over the rights of native people to protect their lands and resources, and to maintain their unique cultures and traditions.

Indigenous Peoples - Mon Sep 10 2007
South stands with indigenous peoples at the U.N.

Human Rights /Indigenous Peoples - Fri Sep 07 2007
Updates on the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

A final agreement has already been reached between the co-sponsors of the Declaration and the African States last 30 August 2007.

Indigenous Peoples /Natural Resources - Wed Aug 29 2007
Indians speak out against mining on their land

Indian leaders in Brazil are voicing their opposition to a draft law which if approved will allow mining in indigenous territories.

Indigenous Peoples - Mon Jul 23 2007
Native peoples renew call for UN recognition

Leaders of the world's 370 million indigenous peoples are reiterating their calls for the 192-member U.N. General Assembly to recognise their sovereignty over ancestral lands and resources.