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Multilateral Development Banks and Human Rights Responsibility

This article analyzes whether international tribunals can find Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) liable for human rights violations that occur in developing countries as a result of projects financed by these MDBs. It seeks to address the gap under international law concerning direct responsibility of MDBs, as well as to provide legal approaches for the progressive development of an applicable international legal framework. 

By: Leonardo Crippa
, 02/17/2012 - 12:36pm
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 - 9:10am
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 - 5:15pm
Violence epidemic against women grows

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

, 12/16/2011 - 4:43pm
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 - 4:30pm
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 - 11:13am
Message from the President - Moving UNDRIP Forward

The United States endorsement of the Declaration, on December 16 of last year, was cause for celebration.  With his announcement of support for the Declaration, President Obama emphasized that the endorsement wouldn’t be an empty gesture, but that the administration will take actions in line with the Declaration.

, 03/25/2011 - 8:15am
Rapa Nui Update: Protective Measures Granted

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights grants protective measures to Rapa Nui; members of Hito clan arrested for occupying their ancestral lands.

, 02/07/2011 - 2:42pm
Principles of International Law for Multilateral Development Banks

Robert T. Coulter, Leonardo A. Crippa, Emily Wann

This paper provides legal support for the argument that multilateral development banks (MDBs) are legally obligated to promote and respect human rights.  Currently, MDBs claim that they are not legally obligated to abide by international human rights law, and they do not have to promote or respect human rights when implementing projects.  However, projects funded by MDBs, like the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank, often have negative impacts on Indigenous communities and their lands, resources, and environments.  Such MDB projects are often carried out without community consent and in violation of Indigenous peoples’ fundamental rights, including their rights to land, territories, natural resources, self-government, and self-determination. 

, 01/05/2011 - 11:15am
Obama announces US support for the UN Declaration

President Obama announced the U.S. support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the December 16, 2010 Tribal Nations Consultation in Washingtong, D.C.

, 12/17/2010 - 3:01pm
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