January 20

State Of The World's Minorities And Indigenous Peoples 2010

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Summary

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A decade into the new century sees religious minorities confronting serious violations of their rights around the globe. Following the violent attacks of 11 September 2001, governments of every political hue have used "war on terror" rhetoric to justify the repression of religious communities.

Other religious minorities have faced a violent backlash, often unjustly accused of siding with belligerents. In Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, armed conflict and land seizures have forced minority and indigenous communities away from locations central to their religious beliefs. Europe has witnessed gains by extreme rightwing political parties which are targeting religious minorities with their inflammatory language.

In Central Asia, governments have introduced tough new registration requirements for religious communities and prevented the building of places of worship. In State of the World's Minorities and Indigenous Peoples 2010, Minority Rights Group International offers a comprehensive overview of the situation faced by minorities in a world increasingly divided along religious lines. It includes:

  • An analysis of government initiatives that contribute to the marginalisation of religious minorities, such as religious profiling and registration laws.
  • First-hand accounts, from around the world, of the discrimination and exclusion faced by those belonging to minorities who wish to exercise their right to freedom of religion and belief.
  • An exploration of grassroots efforts through interfaith dialogue to ease tensions, overcome conflicts, and promote peaceful and equitable development.
  • An overview of the human rights situation of minorities and indigenous peoples in every major world region.
  • The unique statistical ranking and analysis, Peoples under Threat 2010.

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January 20

World's Indigenous People

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State of the World's Indigenous People

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The United Nations has launched its first publication on the State of the World’s Indigenous People. The report notes that the world’s 370 million indigenous peoples suffer from disproportionately, often exponentially, higher rates of poverty, health problems, crime and human rights abuses; stressing that self-determination and land rights are vital for their survival. Startling figures contained in report include:

  • In the United States, a Native American is 600 times more likely to contract tuberculosis and 62 per cent more likely to commit suicide than the general population.
  • In Australia, an indigenous child can expect to die 20 years earlier than his non-native compatriot. The life expectancy gap is also 20 years in Nepal, while in Guatemala it is 13 years and in New Zealand it is 11.
  • In parts of Ecuador, indigenous people have 30 times greater risk of throat cancer than the national average.
  • Worldwide, more than 50 per cent of indigenous adults suffer from Type 2 diabetes – a number predicted to rise.
    • Read more about the report and download a copy in full (pdf, 2860KB) from the website.
    September 04

    Employment Rights Of Indigenous And Tribal Peoples. ILO

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    Indigenous and Tribal Peoples
    This section of the International Labour Organization (ILO) website deals with the employment rights of indigenous and tribal peoples. There is background information on the ILO’s work with indigenous and tribal peoples and details of ILO projects designed to provide support and assistance to these people and to governments. Full text copies of international legal instruments promoting the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples are provided on the site along with their ratifications and an account of the effects these conventions have had. A number of publications are available to download in PDF. Annual newsletters on the work of the ILO in this area, a bibliography and a selection of annotated links are also available on the site. The site can be viewed in English, French and Spanish. Intute.ac.uk
    http://www.ilo.org/public/english/indigenous/index.htm
    April 18

    IFAD: Grants For Indigenous Groups

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    The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced the 2008 call for grant applications from indigenous peoples’ organizations and their communities. The Indigenous Peoples Assistance Facility offers grants to fund projects, innovative approaches and partnerships that promote the development of indigenous peoples and help them fulfil their aspirations. The deadline is 30 June 2008.  UN Pulse Permanent Link: Grants for Indigenous Groups
    September 17

    Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples

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    The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has been adopted today [13th September, 2007] as General Assembly resolution 61/295 (A/RES/61/295). Read the text of the draft resolution (A/61/L.67) and the press release by the Secretary-General on the adoption of the Declaration. UN Pulse Permanent Link: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples