Vicky Tauli-Corpuz at UNPFII 2015
Vicky Tauli-Corpuz talks about the importance of Indigenous Peoples using the range of international instruments and mechanisms in place, to pressure their governments to implement changes.
Vicky Tauli-Corpuz On Paraguay at UNPFII 2015
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.
Vicky Tauli-Corpuz on Sustainable Development at UNPFII 2015
Statement from Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli-Corpuz on the sustainable development goals proposed by the United Nations and how Indigenous Peoples' rights must be respected in order to solve climate issues such as deforestation.
Comunicado de Vicky Tauli-Corpuz sobre Enfrentamientos Violentos en Ecuador
Una comunicado de prensa de Vicky Tauli-Corpuz, Relatora Especial de las Naciones Unidas sobre los Derechos de Pueblos Indigenas sobre la situación de conflicto violento en Ecuador de Agosto 2015. El paro fue convocado por organizaciones indigenas para reconocimiento de sus demandas sobre una Ley de Tierras, Educación Bilingue, entre otras. Ms.
UN Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli-Corpuz on Maya land rights in Belize
Listen to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples speak about an incident in July 2015 in Southern Belize affecting the rights of the Maya people.
To learn more read: http://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/belize-unsr-victoria-tauli-corpuz-…
UNSR: Indigenous Peoples Were Not Consulted on the TPP
UN Special Rapporteur Vicky Tauli Corpuz discusses the international trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership which is being negotiated by Canada,The United States, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. She confirms that Indigenous Peoples must be consulted before these deals are negotiated.
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.
Saami Women Roles
World Conference of Indigenous Women 2013
From the Saami community in Norway, Gudrun E E Lindi believes that by collaborating with women from other indigenous communities, she can make a global impact and create positive change.