This compilation is the unique result of a collaborative effort between Indigenous and non-indigenous activists and scholars who voluntarily document and report on the situation of Indigenous Peoples’ rights. We thank them and celebrate the bonds and sense of community that result from the
Indigenous Peoples are at the heart of the struggle for equality, rights, participation and self-determination for a more sustainable and just world. At IWGIA we are proud to stand by and behind Indigenous Peoples. We thank all those who support us to do so. This annual report presents
The compilation is the unique result of a collaborative effort between Indigenous and non-indigenous activists and scholars who voluntarily document and report on the situation of Indigenous Peoples’ rights. We thank them and celebrate the bonds and sense of community that result from the close
Julie Koch is resigning as the Executive Director of IWGIA and has her last working day on October 29 and here is IWGIA's Chairman of the Board, Knud Vilby's farewell words.
Emyra Waiãpi, líder indígena de 68 años de edad, murió apuñalado la semana pasada cuando alrededor de 50 mineros dedicados a la extracción de oro, una docena fuertemente armados, entraron en la remota reserva indígena Waiãpi situada al norte de Brasil en el estado de Amapá que limita con la
Emyra Waiãpi, a 68-year-old indigenous leader, was stabbed to death last week as around 50 gold miners, a dozen of whom were heavily armed, entered the remote Waiãpi indigenous reserve in the northern Brazilian state of Amapá, which borders French Guiana, reported multiple Brazilian and
The world today faces many challenges: a global climate and biodiversity crisis, rising inequality, shrinking civic space in many countries, and increasing distrust in international institutions and national political systems. Indigenous peoples make up five percent of the world’s population
After a long consultation process, IWGIA members voted on not adopting a new call name, thus keeping the original acronym of International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs.
Rising tensions between states and indigenous peoples are reaching a tipping point, and with an ever-shrinking civic space worldwide, the topics of criminalisation of Indigenous Rights Defenders’ activities and their organisations; land rights issues; and access to justice are more important
As you may know, last year we started a discussion about changing the name of our organisation, International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. During the process, hundreds of people took an active part in selecting their preferred name option, but we also faced criticism from a number of
¡Gracias por tu apoyo a los pueblos indígenas de todo el mundo! Nos complace constatar nuestro crecimiento, ya que prácticamente hemos duplicado el número de miembros en 2018 y esperamos poder continuar con este buen desarrollo, pero en comparación con la
At least 43 percent of the 7,000 languages spoken in the world today are endangered. Many of these belong to indigenous peoples and if something doesn't change soon, UNESCO predicts that we will lose as many as 3,000 indigenous languages by the end of this century. In an effort to raise public
Los territorios de los pueblos indígenas en Colombia continúan siendo amenazados por la penetración de industrias extractivas, como el caso del pueblo Arhuaco, que resiste a la expansión de la minería sobre su territorio tradicional.
Durante más de 50 años, IWGIA ha promovido y protegido los derechos de los pueblos indígenas a través del trabajo de documentación, promoción y el desarrollo de capacidades en estrecha cooperación con los pueblos indígenas y nuestras numerosas contrapartes indígenas. Juntos hemos logrado un
Para fortalecer nuestro apoyo a los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y nuestros objetivos estratégicos de establecer nuevas alianzas y ampliar todavía más la participación, la Junta Directiva de IWGIA ha decidido que es hora de un nuevo nombre para la organización. Por lo tanto, hemos
To strengthen our support for indigenous peoples’ rights and our strategic goals of making new alliances and engage more broadly, the Board of IWGIA has decided that it is time for a new name for the organisation. As a result, we have started a process of changing the name by selecting two
New IWGIA project supports Ogiek communities in Kenya to get access to their ancestral land in the Mau Forest. The project focuses on ensuring the Ogiek peoples’ participation and the implementation of the historic ruling of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in favour of the Ogiek
Read the programme for the International conference in Copenhagen themed "Defending the Defenders - New Alliances for protecting indigenous peoples' rights" hosted by IWGIA.
2018 er året hvor International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) kan fejre 50 års jubilæum i vores forsvar af oprindelige folks rettigheder. På denne side kan du finde flere informationer af, hvad vi har opnået og hvilke trusler som oprindelige folk står overfor den dag i
This year the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) celebrates 50 years of defending indigenous peoples' rights and we want to share with you some of the facts we are proud of and some of the issues that affect the world's 370 million indigenous peoples.
On the occasion of IWGIA's 50 years jubilee, IWGIA's Executive Director, Julie Koch, looks at the past 50 years development for indigenous peoples' rights and points to the main issues and opportunities for indigenous peoples.
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The rising tensions between states and indigenous peoples are reaching a tipping point and The Indigenous World 2018 adds to the documented records, highlighting the increase in attacks and killings of indigenous peoples while defending their lands. The
Tønder Festival is this year presenting a series of musicians with roots in the indigenous cultures of Canada, Greenland, Australia and northern Scandinavia.
Ce livre présente des informations sur la REDD (Réduction des émissions dues à la déforestationet à la dégradation des forêts dans les pays en voie de développement), l’unedes mesures d’atténuation mises en avant actuellement pour combattre les changements climatiques,et sur ses implications pour...
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This yearbook gives a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights situation across the world, and offers an overview of the most significant developments in international and regional processes relating to indigenous peoples during
This yearbook gives a global update on the current situation of indigenous peoples and their human rights and provides an overview of the main developments that have affected indigenous women and men in the course of 2015. In 54 country specific reports and 12 articles on international
Libro en homenaje al jurista español, Pedro Garcia Hierro, que dedicaba su vida a defender a los derechos indígenas.
"Pedro García es el personaje que más se ha destacado como asesor jurídico en la defensa de los derechos territoriales de los pueblos indígenas. Las enseñanzas de Perico
Seven years after the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, The Indigenous World 2015 looks at the most significant developments and setbacks for indigenous peoples’ rights at the national and international level during the previous year and at indigenous peoples’
This diverse collection of essays and articles emerged from a workshop held in Oslo in March 2012, hosted by the Norwegian Center for Human Rights and the University of Oslo. The purpose of the workshop was to gather memories of how the international community had decided to examine the
IWGIA's Annual Report presents the results of IWGIA's activities in 2013 and highlights examples of projects and processes implemented or supported by IWGIA throughout the year.
La edición 2014 contiene una actualización exhaustiva de la situación actual de los pueblos indígenas con 73 artículos escritos por académicos y activistas indígenas y no indígenas.
El libro ofrece 58 informes de país y 15 artículos sobre procesos internacionales, los cuales reflejan las...
The 2014 edition contains a comprehensive update on the current situation of indigenous peoples in 73 articles written by indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists.
The book provides 58 country reports and 15 articles on international processes, reflecting ongoing worldwide
Este anuario es una actualización exhaustiva de la situación actual de los pueblos indígenas y de sus derechos humanos, y brinda un panorama de los acontecimientos más importantes ocurridos en los procesos internacionales y regionales durante el 2012.
En 67 artículos, académicos y activistas...
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 2012.
In 67 articles, indigenous and non-indigenous scholars
The Annual Report 2003A is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2003. You can order a copy through: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado
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Agotado! El informe anual de IWGIA consiste en una actualización del estado en que se encuentran los asuntos relativos a los pueblos indígenas del mundo.
El Mundo Indígena 2005 suministra una visión general de los acontecimientos fundamentales sucedidos en el 2004 que han hecho impacto sobre los pueblos indígenas del mundo.
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El Mundo Indígena 2006 suministra una visión general de los acontecimientos fundamentales sucedidos en el 2005 que han hecho impacto sobre los pueblos indígenas del mundo.
Esta edición incluye:
• Informes por regiones y países que cubren la mayor parte del mundo indígena
• Información...
The Annual Report 2010 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2010. You can order a free copy through: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript
El 31 de diciembre de 2009 y luego de 10 años de duración, concluyó el programa de apoyo de Dinamarca a los derechos indígenas de Bolivia. El programa, que planteó el apoyo a los pueblos indígenas “para lograr el pleno ejercicio de sus derechos económicos, políticos, sociales y culturales”
The Danish support programme for indigenous rights in Bolivia came to an end on 31 December 2009, after 10 years in operation.
The aim of the programme was for indigenous peoples to "obtain full exercise of their economic, political, social and cultural rights", and substantial results were...
This book provides information material on REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in developing countries), one of the mitigation measures now promoted for combating climate change, and its implications for indigenous peoples. It is intended primarily for indigenous
Disponible como libro y CD
El Mundo Indígena 2011 contiene 58 informes por países y 8 sobre procesos internacionales, que ofrecen un panorama actualizado de lo ocurrido durante el año 2010 en el Ártico, América, el Pacífico, Asia, Medio Oriente y África.
El capítulo dedicado a los procesos...
Available as book and CD. 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 2010. In 66 articles indigenous and
La Junta Directiva internacional de IWGIA es el máximo órgano de gobierno de la organización y trabaja en cooperación cercana con nuestro Director Ejecutivo. La Junta Directiva está compuesta por siete miembros y un observador del personal. Dos miembros de la Junta son elegidos por y entre
The Annual Report 2009 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2009. You can order a copy through: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado
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 2009. 72 indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists provide
IWGIA was one of the very first organisations to be established in support of indigenous peoples. It was founded in 1968 by anthropologists concerned at the atrocities being committed against Indians in South America. Within a few years, a small group of dedicated scholars working on a
The Annual Report 2008 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2008. You can order a copy through: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado
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
The Annual Report 2007 is a status report that describes the activities of IWGIA in 2007. You can order a copy through: Esta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener
Available as book and CD.
This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2007 and provides an update on the state of affairs of indigenous peoples worldwide through country reports covering most of the indigenous world and updated information on the international and regional processes...
This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2004. IWGIA's Yearbook is issued every year in May. Its purpose is to provide an update on the state of affairs of indigenous peoples worldwide.
Thanks to the contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, The
This Yearbook covers the period January-December 2003. As from this year, IWGIA's Yearbook will be issued every year in May. Its purpose is to provide an update on the state of affairs of indigenous peoples around the world. Thanks to the contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous
With contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, The Indigenous World 2002-2003 gives an overview of crucial developments in 2002 and early 2003 that have impacted on the indigenous peoples of the world. This year's edition includes two new regions: the
With contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, the 2001-2002 Indigenous World presents an overview of crucial developments in 2001 and early 2002 that have impacted on indigenous peoples.
With contributions from indigenous and non-indigenous scholars and activists, the 2000-2001 Indigenous World presents an overview of crucial developments in 2000 and early 2001 that have impacted on indigenous peoples.The Indigenous World 2000-2001 covers: The progress and setbacks in
IWGIA's Annual Report presents the results of IWGIA's activities in 2000 and highlights examples of projects and processes implemented or supported by IWGIA throughout the year.
This yearbook provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1999 and 2000 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas, with a special focus on indigenous women; It also presents reports on the work of the Open-ended Working
IWGIA's Annual Report presents the results of IWGIA's activities in 1999 and highlights examples of projects and processes implemented or supported by IWGIA throughout the year.
This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1998 and 1999 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas, with a special focus on indigenous women.
IWGIA's Annual Report presents the results of IWGIA's activities in 1998 and highlights examples of projects and processes implemented or supported by IWGIA throughout the year.
This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1997 and 1998 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas.
This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1996 and 1997 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas.
This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1995 and 1996 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas. Out of print!
This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1994 and 1995 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas.
This book provides an overview of the present situation and crucial developments in 1993 and 1994 among indigenous peoples in Asia, Africa, the Arctic, the Pacific and the Americas.
El Grupo Internacional de Trabajo sobre Asuntos Indígenas (IWGIA) es una organización global de derechos humanos dedicada a promover, proteger y defender los derechos de los pueblos indígenas. Conócenos
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Nuestro anuario, El Mundo Indígena, ofrece un informe actualizado de la situación de los pueblos indígenas en todo el mundo. Descargar El Mundo Indígena