Jannie Lasimbang, former vice-chairperson of the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0), calls on Malaysian government to uphold democracy as the decision on her case is set to be read on 28 July 2017 at the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate. She hopes her call and campaign for free and fair elections will be confirmed …
This resource covers the following: Outcome Documents: Dialogue Meeting on Enhanced Indigenous Peoples Participation at the UN and the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP) Click here to download full document. Like this article? Share on facebook Share on Facebook Share on twitter Share on Twitter Share on linkedin Share on Linkdin Share on pinterest …
This study provides a brief history of Vietnam’s indigenous peoples and their profile (including population; geographical location; brief information on their economic, social and cultural systems; customary institutions; natural resources management and ethnic minority women), their current legal status, laws, policies, programs and mechanisms applicable to them (including council of ethnic minorities, government agencies, mass …
This study presents the situation of indigenous peoples in the Philippines and draws out the potential impacts of the ASEAN integration on indigenous peoples. It includes the profile of indigenous peoples and an evaluation of national legislations which impact on them. This report aims to provide recommendations to policy makers and relevant bodies at the …
This study provides a profile of indigenous peoples in Malaysia, their customary/political institutions, governance and justice systems, natural resource management, their current legal status, and information including laws, policies, programs, bodies/mechanisms and the indigenous peoples’ issues and needs, development programs that directly apply to, or impact on indigenous peoples. Finally, the conclusion highlights key challenges, …
The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) would like to express its deep appreciation for the support extended by IWGIA, not only financially but also the understanding it has given in the face of challenges faced in making this report come to fruition. This study will provide a background history of Cambodia’s indigenous peoples, their profile …
This study provides a profile of indigenous peoples in Indonesia, their current legal status, and efforts to change and strengthen that status in accordance with international human rights standards. These are accompanied by relevant information including laws, policies, and development programs that directly apply to, or impact on indigenous peoples. Finally, the conclusion highlights key …
This study provides a brief history of Laos indigenous peoples, their profile in the country (including groups of indigenous peoples; population; geographical location; brief information on their economic systems; customary institutions; natural resources management and human rights concerns ), their current legal status in the country, laws, policies, programs and mechanisms applicable to them (including …
The video on “Community Based Forest Management: Local Solutions to Global Challenges” expounds on the important role of community based forest management in indigenous peoples’ livelihood and food security; spiritual and cultural values; and climate change mitigation. The video focuses on the land use system of Lua (La-weu) indigenous peoples including sustainable practice of shifting …
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Global efforts are currently underway to protect and restore forests as part of global initiatives to address and mitigate climate change. These efforts are formally referred to as REDD plus – (REDD+, or Reduced Emissions from Deforestation, Forest Degradation) conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries) and are …
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