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Globalization: effects on indigenous peoples 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. International Forum on Globalization IFG is an alliance of sixty leading activists, scholars, economists, researchers and writers formed to stimulate new thinking, joint activity, and public education in response to economic globalization. Tebtebba Tebtebba Foundation is committed to the recognition, protection and promotion of indigenous peoples' rights worldwide. World Rainforest Movement (WRM) International network of citizens' groups of North and South involved in efforts to defend the world's rainforests. In depth reports Detailed reports on key issues. 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.

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