Indigenous Peoples (IPs) are culturally distinct societies and communities. The Philippines is one of the few Asian countries that officially uses the term “Indigenous Peoples,” and IP rights are fully recognized under the Constitution and Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA). While the limited available evidence suggests that IPs remain among the poorest, most vulnerable, and marginalized ...
Grist: ‘A bellwether for new forms of repression’: 2 Indigenous rights advocates remain behind bars in Russia
‘A bellwether for new forms of repression’: 2 Indigenous rights advocates remain behind bars in Russia
In 2022, governments around the world committed to protect 30% of the entire planet by 2030, nearly doubling the current coverage. They also agreed to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples, whose ...
Grist: Indigenous rights, the environment, and international law: What’s at stake at this week’s seabed mining talks
Indigenous advocates who have been fighting for their rights to be acknowledged in global regulations for seabed mining are bracing for the outcome of this week’s gathering of the International Seabed ...
Indigenous rights, the environment, and international law: What’s at stake at this week’s seabed mining talks
Indigenous Peoples are critical partners for the development solutions needed to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines The main objective of the World Bank’s Indigenous Peoples Engagement Strategy is to enhance the visibility of IPs in the Philippines and increase awareness of the need to address their development challenges and close the gaps in social inclusion.