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Indigenous and tribal peoples
Revised ILO MNE Declaration will help promote indigenous peoples’ rights
Positive engagement by businesses with indigenous and tribal peoples in line with the MNE Declaration could lead to stronger relationships, less conflict and new opportunities in ensuring inclusive and sustainable development for all.
Affirmative action
Indigenous people need help to secure government jobs in Bangladesh
A study has highlighted how job reservation policies could be adjusted to help more indigenous and tribal peoples secure government jobs in Bangladesh.
Rights and discrimination
Upholding the rights of indigenous peoples in Asia: A key to address climate change
Around two thirds of the world’s indigenous peoples live in Asia. An ILO study reviews the legal and policy frameworks which tackle the challenges they face and highlights the pivotal role they play in combating climate change and building resilient...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Statement by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples - 9 August 2016
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Building bridges for indigenous people in Bangladesh
On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we spoke to Sulekha Mrong, an indigenous Garo woman from the rolling hills of north-eastern Bangladesh. She explains how an ILO initiative helps indigenous people to better...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Delivering economic and social justice for indigenous and tribal peoples through decent work
"Together, by building bridges and strengthening partnerships, guaranteeing equal access to education and most importantly, by empowering indigenous and tribal peoples through decent work, we can surmount the challenges ahead," says ILO...
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
International Day on Indigenous Peoples 2016
On the occasion of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2016, the ILO hosted a panel on the critical role of indigenous and tribal peoples as agents of change in both achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and combating climate...
Indigenous peoples
ILO Bureau for Employer’s Activities launches a report on Convention 169 and its implementation in four Latin American countries
The study, from the employer’s point of view, looks at the regulation processes of prior consultation, its impact in investment projects in the four countries and the main difficulties uncovered. It also provides recommendations in order to allow...
"Indigenous peoples have the right to decent work"
"A better and just future for indigenous peoples demands new and innovative approaches that enhance the visibility of indigenous peoples and pay attention to their concerns, needs and aspirations," said ILO Director-General underlying the role of...
Nepal: Rights, quake rehab plan are musts for peace and development
On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, ILO News talked to Dr Mukta Singh Lama, an indigenous person from Nepal, about the post-earthquake situation and the impact of ILO Convention 169 on important rights of...
Indigenous People with Disabilities: leaving no one behind
As part of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the Government of Australia and the ILO has brought together experts on the rights of indigenous peoples with disabilities for a stakeholder debate on the access of indigenous peoples with...
Leveraging momentum on indigenous rights for real, tangible change
The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues opened with renewed optimism, built on the historic milestone of the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples, to help bring indigenous peoples to the forefront of a new transformative agenda.
ILO Statement for 14th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
A solemn commitment to respect, promote and advance indigenous peoples rights
Convened as the first high-level plenary meeting of the General Assembly’s 69th session, the two-day World Conference brought together over a thousand indigenous and non-indigenous delegates to discuss the realization of their rights.
69th Session of the UN General Assembly
ILO Director-General's statement to the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples Rights
World Conference on Indigenous Peoples
When indigenous and world leaders meet, what does it mean for the ILO?
A historic meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York is set to bolster further ratification of the ILO’s Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Bridging the gap: Implementing the rights of indigenous peoples
Message by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay and ILO Director-General Guy Ryder on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
UN Indigenous Peoples' Partnership
Working together and getting results for indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples have a powerful ally that, in a few short years, has helped recognize and expand their rights in countries on three continents.
UNIPP Statement to the 13th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Sharing perspectives and best practices on the rights of indigenous peoples
The UN Indigenous Peoples Partnership (UNIPP) calls for the full and effective participation of all indigenous peoples at the World Conference
Partnership
Germany signs Declaration of Intent with ILO
Agreement targets work on improving labour standards in global supply chains, creating jobs for young people, eliminating the worst forms of child labour, and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples.