International Law Principles for REDD+: The Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Legal Obligations of REDD+ Actors

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) initiatives have been proposed as a means of combating climate change, while at the same time providing development opportunities for developing countries, indigenous peoples, and other communities who possess forested lands. For indigenous peoples and other forest communities, however, REDD+ poses significant risks. (More…)

 

Help Raise Awareness about the Epidemic of Violence against Native Women in the U.S. 

(Watch the full, uncut version of the “To the Indigenous Woman” video)

Native women are murdered at 10 times the national rate; 1 out 3 Native women will be raped in her lifetime, and 3 out of 5 physically assaulted.  Even worse, 88% of the perpetrators are non-Indian and cannot be prosecuted by tribal governments.  Stand and take action now to restore safety and justice for Native women.    Do Something! 

 

Ten Ways for Mining Companies to Work Better with Indigenous People

Paul Klein wonders why is there such a big gap between what’s important to indigenous people and how mining companies are addressing their priorities? 
Forbes | 29 Feb 2012

Recent Articles

Securing Rights to Sacred Places with the UN Declaration

by Karla E. General* — The UN Declaration is a new kind of legal authority that could help Native peoples preserve and protect cultural, religious, and spiritual practices.

 04/16/2012 - 9:01pm Articles by Center Staff, Front page highlight, Protecting Sacred Sites, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Using the Declaration to End Violence Against Native Women

Commentary by by Jana L. Walker  | UNDRIP key to restoring safety to Native women.

 02/01/2012 - 10:10am Articles by Center Staff, Articles about the Center, Front page highlight, Highlight, Safe Women, Strong Nations
How is the US doing on implementing the Declaration?

Native America Calling interview with Robert T. Coulter | Jan-4 ‘12: Has President Obama fulfilled his promise of taking action, or will Natives be left out in the cold again?

 01/06/2012 - 5:21pm Articles about the Center, Front page highlight, Native Land Law, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Tackling Sex Abuse in Indian Country

By Cara Tabachnick for The Crime Report  |  December 05, 2011 (Photo by Rennett Stowe, via Flickr)

 12/16/2011 - 6:15pm Articles about the Center, Safe Women, Strong Nations
Violence epidemic against women grows

By Rachel Buxton for the Seminole Tribune  |  December 15, 2011

 12/16/2011 - 5:43pm Articles by Center Staff, Articles about the Center, Safe Women, Strong Nations
Tribes Lead the Efforts to Implement UN Declaration

Commentary by Robert T. Coulter on the anniversary of the U.S. endorsement of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

 12/15/2011 - 5:30pm Articles by Center Staff, United Nations, Front page highlight, Land Law Project, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Guatemala Court’s Landmark Ruling Best Kept Secret

Constitutional Court of Guatemala issues ruling affirming the collective rights of Community to its land. 

 07/08/2011 - 12:13pm Articles by Center Staff, Articles about the Center, Maya Q’eqchi’ Land and Resource Rights, Press Release
Setting the Standard: Domestic Policy Implications of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held an oversight hearing, Setting the Standard: Domestic Policy Implications of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, on June 9, 2011

 06/06/2011 - 5:53pm Articles by Center Staff, Articles about the Center, Front page highlight, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Devastating decision handed down in Timbisha case

Federal Court decision allows U.S. government to take millions from the Tribe.  “This decision is devastating to the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and fundamentally wrong,” says Coulter.

Indigenous Peoples Call on UN to Improve World Bank Policies

Indian Law Resource Center delivers statement at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE…

VAWA's Tribal Provisions Better Protect Native Women Locally

Indigenous Peoples Press for an OAS American Declaration

Leonard Gorman of the Navajo Nation addresses the Indigenous Caucus on the draft American Declaration. CLICK HERE FOR MORE…

VAWA Reauthorization, S.1925, Passes Senate

Senate passes S. 1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, by a 68-31 vote; tribal provisions remain intact

Securing Rights to Sacred Places with the UN Declaration

by Karla E. General* — The UN Declaration is a new kind of legal authority that could help Native peoples preserve and protect cultural, religious, and spiritual practices.

Using the Declaration to End Violence Against Native Women

Commentary by by Jana L. Walker  | UNDRIP key to restoring safety to Native women.