NGOs and civil society
  Benetton seizes Mapuche´s lands

Indigenous Rigths Program

Program from the Indigenous Studies Institute at Universidad de la Frontera, in Temuco. Chile.

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.

Mapuche Folil
Its main objectiveis to give information about the Mapuche people and initiatives of Mapuche organizations or organizations who are involved with Mapuche issues are supported.

Mapuche International Link
The site informs about the current situation of the Mapuche people and provides information about their culture and history as well as their continuing struggle and aspirations for the future.


In depth reports
Detailed reports on key issues.
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.
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
It promises to give indigenous peoples a unique voice within the UN system.

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