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The Philippines FactsheetFilename: philippines factsheet inforgraphics final version.pdf File Size: 3.37 MB Date: 23 March 2019 Description:
Published by: Tebtebba With financial support from the European Union | ||||
The Philippines Factsheet (3.37 MB) ![]() |
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CBMIS: Snippets of Community Struggles and VictoriesFilename: tiis - oct 10 2018 - cbmis.pdf File Size: 2.38 MB Date: 10 October 2018 Description:
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IPs welcome adoption of GCF’s Indigenous Peoples Policy, Call it a step in the right directionFilename: tiis - feb 28 2018 - ip policy adoption.pdf File Size: 2.82 MB Date: 01 March 2018 Description: ![]()
“As faithful stewards of nature often in the frontline of negative impacts of climate change and unsafeguarded climate change response actions, indigenous peoples have seen a ray of hope and a potentially promising future in the context of climate change and mitigation actions,” stated Kimaren Ole Riamit, a Maasai and member of the Indigenous Peoples Advocacy Team on the GCF.
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Indigenous Peoples Call for the Urgent Adoption of the Green Climate Fund’s Indigenous Peoples PolicyFilename: tiis - feb 23 2018 - gcf.pdf File Size: 3.46 MB Date: 23 February 2018 Description: ![]() | ||||
The Tenth Anniversary of the Adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous PeoplesFilename: tiis - feb 20 2018 - unsr statement.pdf File Size: 6.25 MB Date: 19 February 2018 Description: ![]()
Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples
(Delivered during the High-Level Event of the General Assembly to mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples)
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Indigenous peoples call for recognition of rights at the Green Climate FundFilename: tiis - sept 9 2016b.pdf File Size: 2.51 MB Date: 09 September 2016 Description:
In its 13th meeting of the GCF Board in Songdo, South Korea on June 28-30, 2016, indigenous peoples expressed their concern that the GCF is out of sync with the emerging international good practice and transformational approaches. | ||||
Indigenous peoples call for end to killings, respect for rightsFilename: tiis - august 8 2016.pdf File Size: 827.54 kB Date: 08 August 2016 Description:
“While we have a law – the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act - that recognizes our right as indigenous peoples to manage our resources according to our systems, our rights are being violated as a result of projects such as mining and the government’s counterinsurgency campaigns,” asserted lumad leader Timuay Alim Bandara of the Timuay Justice and Governance. | ||||
Adivasi of Bangladesh: Catching the Elusive Dream to Self-Determined DevelopmentFilename: tiis - june 26 2015b.pdf File Size: 1.91 MB Date: 26 June 2015 Description:
Mr. Chakma refers to landgrabbing issues shared by the Munda people in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. (The CHT, on the other hand, is a hilly and forested region in the southeastern part of the country.) | ||||
Indigenous Peoples' Partnership with UN Continues to EvolveFilename: tiis - sept 19 2014.pdf File Size: 2.10 MB Date: 19 September 2014 Description:
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New Book Bats for an International Extractive Industry Governance RegimeFilename: tiis - sept 18 2014.pdf File Size: 2.68 MB Date: 18 September 2014 Description:
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Indigenous Peoples Assert Check-and-Balance Role in Government-UN Biodiversity ProgramsFilename: tiis - august 19 2014.pdf File Size: 3.72 MB Date: 19 August 2014 Description:
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Traditional Knowledge is also Science, Indigenous Peoples AssertFilename: tiis - may 30 2014.pdf File Size: 1.29 MB Date: 30 May 2014 Description:
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Briefing Note - POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: EDUCATIONFilename: education.pdf File Size: 1.31 MB Date: 20 May 2014 Description: BRIEFING NOTE - EDUCATION MAY 2014 If indigenous peoples are to enjoy their universal right to education, there are a number of constraints and concerns that need to be addressed. The post-2015 development agenda offers a unique opportunity for indigenous peoples to address what they see as key priorities and the way forward for education beyond 2015. This briefing note has been prepared by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) in collaboration with Tebtebba and with contributions and advice from indigenous peoples and experts, and is intended as a discussion paper for stakeholders in the post-2015 development process. | ||||
Briefing Note - POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: WOMENFilename: women.pdf File Size: 2.31 MB Date: 20 May 2014 Description: BRIEFING NOTE - WOMEN MAY 2014 Indigenous women face a range of problems related to the violation of their rights. This note focuses on the causes and how they can be addressed in the post-2015 development agenda. It has been prepared by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) in collaboration with Tebtebba and is intended as a discussion paper for stakeholders in the post-2015 development process. | ||||
Briefing Note - POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: INEQUALITYFilename: inequalities 2.pdf File Size: 2.17 MB Date: 20 May 2014 Description: BRIEFING NOTE - INEQUALITY MAY 2014 Inequality is a defining characteristic of indigenous peoples’ living conditions and permeates all aspects of their lives. The post-2015 development framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer an opportunity to address and minimize the inequalities faced by indigenous peoples today. This note has been prepared by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) in collaboration with Tebtebba. It is intended as a discussion paper for stakeholders in the post-2015 development process. It focuses on the causes of and trends in inequality affecting indigenous peoples and suggest the key priority areas to be addressed by the post-2015 development agenda and in the SDGs. | ||||
Briefing Note - POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: INEQUALITYFilename: inequalities 2.pdf File Size: 2.17 MB Date: 20 May 2014 Description: BRIEFING NOTE - INEQUALITY MAY 2014 Inequality is a defining characteristic of indigenous peoples’ living conditions and permeates all aspects of their lives. The post-2015 development framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer an opportunity to address and minimize the inequalities faced by indigenous peoples today. This note has been prepared by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) in collaboration with Tebtebba. It is intended as a discussion paper for stakeholders in the post-2015 development process. It focuses on the causes of and trends in inequality affecting indigenous peoples and suggest the key priority areas to be addressed by the post-2015 development agenda and in the SDGs. | ||||
Briefing Note - POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: HEALTHFilename: health.pdf File Size: 1.98 MB Date: 20 May 2014 Description: BRIEFING NOTE - HEALTH MAY 2014 Indigenous peoples lack behind on health. The post-2015 development agenda offers a unique opportunity for indigenous peoples to address what they see as key concerns and priorities. The paper is intended as a discussion paper for stakeholders in the post-2015 process and reflects on the current situation of indigenous people and health-related issues and includes a number of recommendations aimed at encouraging a discussion that can feed into the development of the Sustainable Development Goals. The note has been prepared by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) in collaboration with Tebtebba and with contributions and advice from indigenous peoples and experts | ||||
Briefing Note - POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: GOVERNANCEFilename: governance 2.pdf File Size: 1.87 MB Date: 20 May 2014 Description: BRIEFING NOTE - GOVERNANCE MAY 2014
The post-2015 development framework poses a unique opportunity to address the critical governance issues that are affecting indigenous peoples. This note has been prepared by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)in collaboration with Tebtebba. The note is intended as a discussion paper for stakeholders in the post-2015 development process and focuses on indigenous peoples’ distinct status and human rights and how these must be taken into consideration in the post-2015 development agenda. | ||||
Briefing Note - POST 2015 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: ENERGYFilename: energy.pdf File Size: 1.97 MB Date: 20 May 2014 Description: BRIEFING NOTE - ENERGY MAY 2014 Indigenous peoples face severe human rights violations and exploitation of their natural resources due to energy production. The post-2015 development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a unique opportunity to address unsustainable energy development on indigenous peoples’ lands and territories. Prepared by the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) in collaboration with Tebtebba, this note is intended as a discussion paper for stakeholders in the post-2015 development process. It focuses on indigenous people and energy-related issues and includes recommendations for the post-2015 development process and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Nicaragua Indigenous Community Maps Lands to Secure RightsFilename: tiis - march 18 2014d.pdf File Size: 1.53 MB Date: 18 March 2014 Description:
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