Publications

In the context of international, regional and national processes, the ILO publishes a number of studies, reports, working papers and newsletters on issues that are relevant to indigenous peoples, either thematically or related to a specific geographical region.

November 2009
- Application of Convention No. 169 by domestic and international courts in Latin America - A casebook - [pdf 1746 KB]
  This Casebook contains summaries of judicial decisions from ten countries in Latin America, as well as a selection of relevant judgements and reports from the Inter- American human rights system. The introduction sets out the context of the national legal systems of the countries concerned and gives an overview of the types of cases selected. ...
October 2009
- OVERVIEW REPORT of the Research Project by the International Labour Organization and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the constitutional and legislative protection of the rights of indigenous peoples in 24 African countries - [pdf 4296 KB]
  This report provides the results of a research project by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the African Commission’s Working Group on Indigenous Communities/Populations in Africa (African Commission Working Group), with the Centre for Human Rights (CHR), University of Pretoria, acting as implementing institution. ...
- The ILO Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Populations, 1957 (No.107) and the laws of Bangladesh: A comparative Review - [pdf 242 KB]
  The initial idea of undertaking this study came about in 2005 as a result of increasing requests by indigenous peoples’ organizations in Bangladesh for the ILO to re-open dialogue with the Government of Bangladesh on implementation of ILO’s Indigenous and Tribal Populations Convention, 1957 (No. 107). Although Convention No. ...
- Electronic Newsletter PRO169 - October 2009 - [pdf 1629 KB]
  This is the second edition of PRO 169's electronic newsletter. Since the first edition in June 2009, there have been a number of developments within the programme including the initiation of activities in Central America and Bangladesh; organisation of various seminars and training programmes at Headquarters; new publications and further expansion of existing websites. ...
June 2009
- Electronic Newsletter PRO169 - June 2009
  Welcome to the PRO 169 electronic newsletter. This is the first issue of PRO 169's electronic newsletter, which replaces the earlier printed newsletter. The aspiration is to reach a larger number of readers faster!
May 2009
- Examining Constitutional, Legislative And Administrative Provisions Concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples In Africa- Research Findings Workshop: Workshop Report - [pdf 229 KB]
- Implementing Indigenous Peoples' Rights: A Practice Guide to ILO Convention No. 169 - [pdf 10346 KB]
  This publication is a result of collaborative efforts of a wide group of ILO staff, indigenous organizations, experts and researchers on the main aspects of indigenous and tribal peoples’ rights. ...
- Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2009
May 2008
- Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2008
April 2008
- Including indigenous peoples in poverty reduction strategies - [pdf 348 KB]
  A Practice Guide based on experiences from Cambodia, Cameroon and Nepal
February 2008
- United Nations Development Group. Guidelines on Indigenous Peoples' Issues.
- Indigenous peoples’ rights to lands, territories and resources Related to discrimination In employment and occupation: Case study on practices of pastoralism and Hunting-gathering in Kenya - [pdf 364 KB]
January 2008
- Handbook on combating child labour among indigenous peoples - [pdf 2974 KB]
  The ILO Handbook on Combating Child Labour among Indigenous and Tribal Peoples has been elaborated in four parts to provide practical guidance on how the specific issues might be addressed: Part I looks at the rights-based approach to the issue; Part II examines the issue of improving education to combat the problem; Part III considers how to ensure indigenous participation in the process while P ...
- Including Indigenous Peoples in the National Strategic development Plan in Cambodia – Main elements and mechanisms.
- PRO 169 & IP-LED Brochure - [pdf 4499 KB]
- Newsletter - The ILO and indigenous and tribal peoples (theme - traditional occupations) - [pdf 5853 KB]
- The right to practice shifting cultivation as a traditional occupation in Nepal - A case study to apply ILO Conventions No.111 (Employment and Occupation) and No.169 (Indigenous and Tribal Peoples). - [pdf 4105 KB]
- Including Indigenous Peoples in Poverty Reduction Strategies - A practice guide based on experiences from Cambodia, Cameroon and Nepal. - [pdf 348 KB]
September 2007
- UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
May 2007
- Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2007

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