The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)/es
Organization name
he International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)
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Organization type
Organización no gubernamental (ONG)
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Current focus/area
Derechos de los indígenas Ordenación territorial Derechos ambientales Gobernanza Utilización del suelo Cambio climático Empoderamiento comunitario
Description/notes
IWGIA is a global human rights organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and defending indigenous peoples' rights. Today Indigenous Peoples from all over the world are involved in IWGIA's global network with the key drivers for change being their work on documentation, empowerment and advocacy in order to reach their mission of a world where Indigenous Peoples’ voices are heard and their rights are implemented.
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Compendium source
Signatory of the Peoples’ Summit: Climate Rights and Human Survival
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