Working for the respect, protection and fulfillment of indigenous peoples’ rights and operationalization of indigenous peoples’ self-determined sustainable development

Tebtebba (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education) is an indigenous peoples’ institution born out of the need for heightened advocacy to have the inherent human rights of indigenous peoples respected, protected and fulfilled.

Established in 1996, Tebtebba seeks to raise the awareness of governments and the dominant society on indigenous peoples’ situations, worldviews, rights, and perspectives on development, well-being and sustainability. In this effort, it strives to enhance indigenous peoples’ capacities to take the lead in awareness-raising, policy advocacy, education and training, research and communication, on all issues affecting them. It was actively engaged in the process of drafting and negotiating the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and getting this finally adopted by the UN General Assembly on 13 September 2007.

Tebtebba and its partners are expounding and operationalizing the indigenous peoples’ sustainable, self-determined development (IPSSDD) framework and strategy.

Tebtebba, a word used by the indigenous Kankana-ey Igorots of Northern Philippines, refers to a process of collectively discussing issues and presenting diverse views with the aim of reaching agreements, common positions, and concerted actions.

Tebtebba has Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations and is legally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Republic of the Philippines under SEC. Registration No. B199600209.

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