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New: Updates on the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

ADD YOUR COMMENT >>     Human Rights /Indigenous Peoples - Fri Sep 07 2007 Source: Tebtebba A final agreement has already been reached between the co-sponsors of the Declaration and the African States last 30 August 2007. There are only 9 amendments in the final agreement on the text of the Declaration. The articles on self-determination (Article 3), lands, territories and resources (Articles 26-30) Articles on free, prior and informed consent (Art. 10,11,19,28), Articles on right to redress and reparations, and many others - which indigenous peoples have fought for in the past 22 years - have been left untouched. The most important rights which we would like to see in a UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples are found in this negotiated document. Therefore, we strongly recommend that indigenous organizations endorse the adoption of this Text (pdf), as it has not detracted in any significant way from the Declaration adopted by the Human Rights Council. From Tebtebba See more information - pdf Below are other updates and information on the lobbying efforts of indigenous peoples: Statement on the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as amended by co-sponsors and the Africa Group By Ms. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, Chair of the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Co-coordinator of the Asia Indigenous Peoples' Caucus on the Declaration. 6 September 2007. Pdf format. Urgent information for Indigenous peoples of all regions: Report of the Global Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus Steering Committee, 27-31 August, pdf Africa Proposals for Amendments, May 2007, pdf. Canada, et. al. Proposals for Amendments Statement of the Asian Indigenous Women's Network (AIWN) calling for the Adoption of the UN Declaration, 19 August 2007. Page 1 and Page 2   ADD YOUR COMMENT >>        Correct    In-depth reports Detailed reports on key issues. Internally Displaced Persons For many, a bureaucratic term used to describe the often desperate situation that affects around 25 million people worldwide. Economic, social and cultural rights - ESCR ESC rights are valid, enforceable, justiciable and claimable under both local and international law. Civil society is campaigning for their full implementation. Oil fueling conflicts Many wars have been waged and are still being fought all over the world to ensure corporate control over oil. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues It promises to give indigenous peoples a unique voice within the UN system. NGOs NGO web sites. Forest Peoples Programme The Forest Peoples Programme is an NGO, established in 1990 by the World Rainforest Movement specifically to work with forest peoples in their struggle to survive the global forest crisis. Tebtebba Tebtebba Foundation is committed to the recognition, protection and promotion of indigenous peoples' rights worldwide.

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