The WGIP will take place from 19 to 23 July 2004 in the Assembly Hall of the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The theme this year is Indigenous peoples and conflict resolution
The WGIP will take place from 19 to 23 July 2004 in the Assembly Hall of the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The theme this year is Indigenous peoples and conflict resolution
The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues closed its third session with the adoption of recommendations on women, education, culture, human rights, environment, health and development
As Permanent Forum discusses future work, speakers suggest themes, priorities for consideration, expansion of mandate, increase in funding
Permanent Forum Speakers stress need to ensure adequate health care for indigenous peoples, incorporate traditional medicine into health systems
Development projects could help indigenous people survive or destroy them completely, depending on how they were managed, premanent forum told
Establishment of response mechanism for violations of indigenous rights among concerns, as permanent forum concludes human rights discussion
Speakers highlight violations of indigenous women's rights, need to adopt declaration on indigenous rights, as permanent forum continues session
Protection of traditional lands, water, education and laws vital for preserving indigenous culture, permanent forum told
The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) is an international membership-based organization established to empower the voices of unrepresented and marginalized peoples worldwide and to protect their fundamental human rights.