Building Worldwide Networks
World Conference of Indigenous Women 2013
Lisa Arroyo - Quechua from Peru
Lisa Paloma Abregu Arroyo, a Quechua woman, came to the World Conference of Indigenous Women looking to connect with indigenous representatives from around the world who are working on cultural conservation and defending indigenous rights. For Arroyo and her community, these efforts are both important and encouraging.
Climate Change and Ecosystems
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
States should work with indigenous communities to implement climate change initiatives which protect the lands and resources of Indigenous Peoples, through an ecosystem-based approach and enforceable safeguards.
Indigenous Peoples' Right to Education
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
Indigenous Peoples have the right to establish their own education and knowledge systems in order to accurately teach future generations about their histories, values, beliefs and languages.
UN Permanent Observer Status for Indigenous Peoples and Nations
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
Permanent Observer status for Indigenous Peoples would mean that Indigenous Peoples could have direct participation through their own governments and councils.
Indigenous Peoples' Free, Prior, and Informed Consent
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
The right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent means that Indigenous Peoples are able to use their lands and resources however they choose, and that they are included in a consultation process if any development projects are proposed on their land.
United Nations Action Supporting the Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
The rights of Indigenous Peoples must be enacted fully and mechanisms which monitor and review the implementation of these rights are needed to ensure that States are complying with international law.
Implementation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
States should work with indigenous communities to ensure that national laws reflect the rights of Indigenous Peoples as laid out in the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
What is the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples?
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
The WCIP is a special session of the General Assembly which will focus specifically on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
World Conference on Indigenous Peoples: Goals
Alta Outcome Document WCIP 2014
The Alta outcome document sets out key issues for Indigenous Peoples and solutions on topics including the rights to land, air, water, and livelihoods.