For Indigenous Peoples, the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent is a fundamental, inherent and inalienable right. Produced in Rai by Mohan Singh Lama
The UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples along with other international instruments, recognises the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent as a right of Indigenous Peoples. Produced in Rai by Mohan Singh Lama
Development Projects: States should obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent before approving any development project that will affect the lands and resources of Indigenous Peoples. Produced in Rai by Mohan Singh Lama
Safe Communities: Governments cannot store dangerous materials on Indigenous Peoples’ lands without their Free, Prior and Informed Consent. Produced in Rai by Mohan Singh Lama
UN Declaration, Article 19. States must obtain Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Indigenous Peoples before taking legislative or administrative measures which will affect them. Produced in Rai by Mohan Singh Lama
UN Declaration, Article 10. Article 10 of the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples states that no one can forcibly displace indigenous communities from their territories. Produced in Rai by Mohan Singh Lama
It is important that indigenous communities elect leaders who will fight for the interests of their people and not the interests of the government. Produced in Rai by Mohan Singh Lama
Indigenous communities should not let governments continue to destroy their territories and violate their right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent. Produced in Rai by Mohan Singh Lama