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Indian Law Resource Center at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

This month, the Center will participate in the 12th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City. The Permanent Forum is a UN body made up of State representatives and indigenous peoples representatives. Click here to follow this important work.

Creating New Human Rights Standards for MDBs

We’re working to ensure the World Bank and other international development banks respect the rights of indigenous peoples. Find out how you can help!

Take Action to End Violence Against Native Women

One in three Native women will be raped in their lifetime, and three in five will be physically assaulted. Yet statistics tell only part of the story, failing to account for the devastating impacts violence against Native women has on Indian families, Native communities, and Indian nations. Do Something to help end this human rights crisis!

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	State of Indian Nations address draws world attention to violence against Native women in the U.S. and VAWA BBC Radio \| February 15, 2013

	Center Board Member Takes to the Airwaves for VAWA Terri Henry recently talked with South Dakota Public Radio’s Dakota Midday host today about the epidemic of violence in Indian country and how S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, could offer badly needed help.

	Debate over Violence Against Women Act centers on the vulnerable Who in Congress doesn’t want to pass a bill that helps protect women against acts of violence? No one, of course. But the Violence Against Women Act, first passed in 1994 and reauthorized previously without fanfare, hit a snag this time around. CNN \| 4 Jan. 2013

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