Compiled and edited by Kathrin Wessendorf
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This yearbook contains a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights, and provides an overview of the most important developments in international and regional processes during 2008. Over 60 indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists provide their insight and knowledge to the book with:

- Region and country reports covering most of the indigenous world.

- Updated information on international and regional processes relating to indigenous peoples.

The Indigenous World 2009 is an essential source of information and indispensable tool for those who need to be informed about the most recent issues and developments that have impacted on indigenous peoples worldwide. It is published in English and Spanish.

From the contents:

Part I. Country Reports 

  The Circumpolar North.

  North America

  Mexico and Central America

  South America

  Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

  East and South East Asia

  South Asia

  Middle East

  North and West Africa

  The Horn of Africa and East Africa

  Central Africa

  Southern Africa

Part II. International processes.

Part III. General information

Includes maps, 63 country reports and 8 reports on international processes.

IWGIA May 2009
578 pages
210 x 148 mm
EUR 20.00 + postage
ISBN 978-87-91563-57-7
ISSN 1024-0217




Booklaunch at the
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Watch main parts of the booklaunch by following the links.
Video filmed and edited by Miguel Ibáñez Sanchez, Habitat Pro.