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UN General Assembly adopts Declaration — by Kris Molle — last modified Feb 11, 2009 05:03 PM

Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 13. September 2007

Indian Reorganisation Act — by Kris Molle — last modified Feb 11, 2009 05:03 PM

 

General Assembly of the United Nations — by Kris Molle — last modified Jan 13, 2009 05:06 PM

Forum for multilateral negotiation. Established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations, the General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. Comprising all 192 Members of the United Nations, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter. It also plays a significant role in the process of standard-setting and the codification of international law. The Assembly meets in regular session intensively from September to December each year, and thereafter as required.

The Human Rights Council — by Kris Molle — last modified Jan 13, 2009 05:07 PM

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UN system made up of 47 States responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe. The Council was created by the UN General Assembly on 15 March 2006 with the main purpose of addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them.

International Working Group for Indigenous Affairs — by Kris Molle — last modified Jan 13, 2009 05:10 PM

Facts about the organisation; IWGIA is an independent international membership organisation staffed by specialists and advisers on indigenous affairs. Aims and activities; IWGIA supports indigenous peoples' struggle for human rights, self-determination, right to territory, control of land and resources, cultural integrity, and the right to development. - IWGIA collaborates with indigenous peoples' organizations all over the world. - Documentation about indigenous affairs is an essential part of IWGIA's work. IWGIA publishes books, periodicals and a yearbook about indigenous peoples. - IWGIA holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and is an observer to the Arctic Council. The basis for IWGIA's activities is an integrated approach which aims to combine the key activities documentation and publication, human rights work, political lobbying and projects. IWGIA's work is primarily funded by the Nordic Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the European Union.

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples — by Kris Molle — last modified Feb 11, 2009 03:45 PM

The actual Declaration can be found at this Link. Source: General Assembly of the United Nations

ILO Convention 169 on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples — by Kris Molle — last modified Feb 11, 2009 05:06 PM

 

Canadian Indian Claims Commission — by Kris Molle — last modified Feb 11, 2009 05:07 PM

 

United States Bureau of Indian Affairs — by Kris Molle — last modified Feb 11, 2009 05:07 PM

 

World Bank — by Kris Molle — last modified Feb 11, 2009 05:08 PM

 

World Council of Indigenous Peoples — by Kris Molle — last modified Feb 11, 2009 05:09 PM