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International NGOs and Networks
Amazon Watch
NGO that works with indigenous and environmental organizations in the Amazon Basin to defend the environment and advance indigenous peoples' rights in the face of large-scale industrial development-oil and gas pipelines, power lines, roads, and other mega-projects.
Coordinator of the Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA)
COICA coordinates organizations that work to strengthen the rights of indigenous people living in the nine countries that share the Amazon basin.
Dialogue Between Nations - DBN
Interactive global communications network to promote the right of Indigenous Peoples to equal participation in local, national and international decision making.
Indigenous Peoples Caucus
This web site has been launched by the Indigenous Caucus for the UN General Assembly and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The site features news updates, articles, a media kit, as well as useful links related to indigenous issues.
Indigenous Peoples' Center for Documentation, Research and Information - doCip
doCip is a Swiss NGO linking Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations. It is a non-profit organization established in 1978 at the request of Indigenous Representatives to the United Nations.
International Indian Treaty Council
Organization of Indigenous Peoples from North, Central, South America and the Pacific working for the sovereignty and self-determination of indigenous peoples and the recognition and protection of indigenous rights, traditional cultures and sacred lands.
International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs - IWGIA
Organisation dedicated to defend and endorse the rights of indigenous peoples.
Mapuche International Link
Organisation whose purpose is to promote the interests of indigenous peoples and nations of the Americas.
Philippine Indigenous Peoples Links - PIPLINKS
It promotes the collective and individual human rights of Indigenous Peoples and other land-based communities.
Survival International
A worldwide organisation supporting tribal peoples that stands for their right to decide their own future and helps them protect their lives, lands and human rights.
 
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Bushmen's own website, named "I want to go home".
ILRC is dedicated to the protection of indigenous peoples’ human rights, cultures, and traditional lands. The Center provides legal and technical support to indigenous communities working on these issues.
Tebtebba Foundation is committed to the recognition, protection and promotion of indigenous peoples' rights worldwide.
The site works on behalf of whanau, hapu and iwi, particularly on environment and resource management issues. New Zealand.

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The Yanomami threathened by gold mining
Say no to oil exploration on indigenous lands in Colombia



Selected news
Indigenous Peoples /Economy and Financial Affairs /Sustainable Development - Mon Sep 22 2008
World Bank excludes indigenous peoples from climate change discussions
Amazonian civil society organizations demand that the World Bank adhere to international standards by increasing the participation of indigenous peoples in meetings on forests and climate change.
Source: BIC

Indigenous Peoples - Fri Aug 08 2008
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
The international community now fully recognises the native peoples' right to protect their lands and live distinct lifestyles. Yet, most of the world's 370 million indigenous peoples continue to face abuse and injustices at the hands of state authorities and commercial concerns.
Source: Inter Press Service (IPS)

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Mining Durban Review Conference 2009 Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues  

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