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Governments are obligated to comply with the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent that belongs to all Indigenous Peoples.

Governments are obligated to comply with the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent that belongs to all Indigenous Peoples.

Les gouvernements sont obligés de respecter le droit de consentement préalable, libre et éclairé qui appartient à tous les peuples autochtones.

Os governos são obrigados a cumprir com o direito a Consentimento Livre, Prévio e Informado que têm todos os Povos Indígenas. Os governos precisam informar e ouvir as opiniões dos Povos Indígenas sobre si eles dão o consentimento deles aos projetos que lhes afetam.

El gobierno está obligado a cumplir con el derecho al Consentimiento Libre, Previo e Informado que corresponde a los pueblos indígenas.

El derecho al consentimiento libre, previo e informado se encuentra estipulado en leyes nacionales e internacionales y se puede aplicar en la defensa de las tierras cuando se pretende realizar un proyecto que cause daños irreparables.

Aprenda sobre el derecho de Consentimiento Libre, Previo, e Informado por medio de esta serie inovador de programas radiofónicos, listo para divulgación en emisoras de radio alrededor del mundo. Para que el derecho consentimiento libre, previo e informado sea implementado correctamente, los gobiernos tienen que respetar la forma de llevar a cabo la consulta. Tiene que ser una decisión que es el consenso colectivo de la gente.

Vicky Tauli-Corpuz talks about her visit to Paraguay in her capacity as UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. She discusses the process and the preparation of these visits, highlighting the need for autonomy and security for the people she talks with. 

It is an opportunity to meet with Indigenous communities, civil society organisations, government ministers and the private sector and encourage dialogue across society.  

Aprenda sobre el derecho de Consentimiento Libre, Previo, e Informado por medio de esta serie inovador de programas radiofónicos, listo para divulgación en emisoras de radio alrededor del mundo. Como los gobiernos toman ventaja de sus comunidades y no les dan la información adecuada, las comunidades se tienen que movilizar para asegurar que sus derechos no sean violados. Una manera efectiva para hacer esto es por medios de comunicación, especialmente los radios. Esto es clave para informar a la gente y asegurar más participación.

Join us at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in May 2013 in New York, as we interview Maori leader Catherine Davis about the right to Free, Prior, Informed Consent within the context of New Zealand.

Join Cultural Survival at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, May 2013 as we interview leaders on challenges they have faced while implementing the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent. As we learn about obstacles others have faced, we may better understand how to overcome our own.

Chief Bellegarde speaks at UNFPII to bring to light the gap between Canada and its Indigenous Peoples in regard to the United Nations Human Development Index and the rights of indigenous peoples in Canada. Belgard works to close the gap between the wealth of Canada as a nation and Canada's indigenous peoples. He calls on Canada to respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Kealii Gora of Hawaii gives advice on how to get involved in advocating for Indigenous rights. Gora believes it is important to get Indigenous voices on the record and present concerns and perspectives in international arenas to make a change.

Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn speaks about Indigenous Peoples' power in numbers to fight back against companies trying to defy their rights and occupy their lands.