6. Regional and International Advocacy

Since its establishment, AIPP has played a pivotal role in advancing Indigenous Peoples’ rights globally. The organisation, for example, was instrumental in both shaping and securing the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in 2007.

AIPP maintains its strong advocacy presence across youth, and persons with disabilities—enabling their key international platforms, actively shaping policies full participation in both AIPP-led advocacy and their that affect Indigenous Peoples specifically and own independent initiatives. humanity generally. This includes advocacy on human rights through regular engagement with the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), and Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP); advocacy on Corporate Accountability (by influencing standards at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights); and advocacy on Environmental Justice (by advancing indigenous perspectives in climate change (UNFCCC) and biodiversity (CBD) negotiations).

AIPP advances its advocacy through strategic public engagement and policy influence. This includes targeted media campaigns amplifying indigenous voices on global platforms, high-level diplomacy with government representatives and multilateral institutions, and direct policy advocacy with bilateral and intergovernmental organisations. AIPP will also prioritise strengthening its six partner networks— particularly those representing indigenous women, youth, and persons with disabilities – enabling their full participation in both AIPP-led advocacy and their own independent initiatives.