Search

The article offers information on the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples which is one of the 56 "special procedures" of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Topics include the impact of COVID-19 on health of Indigenous Peoples; strengthened protection of Indigenous Peoples' rights; and the regional overview of social conditions of Indigenous Peoples in Asia.

The article offers information on the concept of Indigenous Data Sovereignty. Topics discussed include the impact of the COVID-19 virus on health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples; the use of data on Indigenous Peoples during COVID-19 for analysing economic losses, social upheaval and discrimination; and information on CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance.

The article offers information on African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. Topics discussed include the impact of the COVID-19 virus on health of indigenous populations; monitoring of the situation of Indigenous Peoples' rights; and information on 10th Advanced Course on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Africa held from 9-13 November 2020 by the Centre for Human Rights of the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Samoa. Topics discussed include information on health of Indigenous communities; 84th Extraordinary Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child; and constitutional challenges and separation of executive, legislative and judicial powers.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Papua New Guinea. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; information on Bougainville's 2020 presidential elections; and the contributions made by extractive industries within Papuan communities.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Hawai'i. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the role of COVID-19 spread in limiting the presence of Thirty Metre Telescope opponents on Mauna Kea; and the codification of rules for activities authorized on Mauna Kea.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of French Polynesia. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; United Nations and the right to self-determination; and a series of actions against Oscar Temaru, independence leader and mayor of Fa'a'a.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Palestine. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; and pipelines and the development of fossil fuel infrastructure.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Palestine. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; information on human rights principles within the country; and an account of arms deals and demolitions within the country.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Israel. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; mechanisms of forced displacement during the COVID-19 crisis; and the insufficient basic services and emergency response during the pandemic.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Sápmi, Sweden. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of the Sámi people; lack of data and information in Sámi languages; and industrialization and extensive development of the wind power industry on lands used by Sámi.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the history of removing Greenlandic children from their families; and the decolonisation discourse and events in 2020.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Venezuela. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; increased presence of numerous armed groups in Indigenous territories; and information on territorial rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Suriname. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the impact of pandemic on food and other basic commodities due to a lack of transportation; and the participation of Indigenous traditional authorities in policymaking during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Rapa Nui. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the impact of pandemic on economic, social, cultural and environmental rights; and the ongoing problems of social inequality in the country.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Peru. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the recogination of three additional Indigenous languages Munichi, Omagua and Taushiro by Ministry of Education; and latent threat of the Amazon Waterway project.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Panama. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; progress in political and social rights in the midst of the pandemic; and medicine and intercultural awareness in a time of COVID-19.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Paraguay. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; indigenous people on the street, suffering extreme violence and sexual exploitation; and the issues of human rights violations in the country.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Mexico. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; an account of social and economic inequality prevalent in Mexico; and inequalities that deeply affect Mexico's Indigenous Peoples and exacerbate their living conditions.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Nicaragua. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; attacks on the Miskitu and Mayangna Indigenous Peoples; and forced displacements of Sangni Laya from armed settlers impacting human rights violations.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Amerindians of Guyana. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the role of Indigenous women and children; and the dispute in the Amerindian village of Campbelltown in the Mahdia gold mining region.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Guatemala. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on ethnic inequality and racism; and information on the impact of COVID-19 on living conditions.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Ecuador. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; criminalisation of the October 2019 social protest against President Lenin Moreno's conspiracy theory; and oil pipeline collapse and oil spill in northern Amazon.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of French Guiana. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; Customary Grand Council of the Amerindian and Bushinenge populations; and the plans to move French Guiana towards autonomy.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Costa Rica. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; law on the Autonomous Development of Indigenous Peoples; and the ongoing problems of eviction and compensation of non-indigenous occupants.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Colombia. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the ongoing problems of human rights violations in the country; and the situation of Indigenous Peoples in Colombia in the context of the armed conflict.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Chile. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; policy of criminalising Mapuche social protest; and information on mining conflicts affecting Andean peoples in northern Chile.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; dismantling of Indigenous Peoples' protection policies; and the appointment of Secretariat for Indigenous Health for Indigenous Health in the ongoing crisis of COVID-19.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; situation of the Indigenous territories; and information on progress in Native, Peasant, Indigenous Autonomy (AIOC) access procedures.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Argentina. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; territorial disputes, and eviction attempt; and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights court case Lhaka Honhat Association vs. Argentina on .violations of various Indigenous rights.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Thailand. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; study on the problems faced by Indigenous Peoples approved by National Legislative Assembly; and progress in drafting a new law on promoting and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Philippines. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; comprehensive campaign to discredit and delegitimise Indigenous organisations; and the ongoing problems of human rights violations in the country.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; violations of the human rights of Indigenous Peoples for activities related to national parks; and indigenous women's collective human rights related to lands, and territories and resources.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Myanmar. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; international recognition of Indigenous and community conserved areas; and preserving ethnic literature, and culturing and fostering ethnic unity and socio-economic development.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Malaysia. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the ongoing problems of incidence of child marriage; and land rights of pro-Malay disposition of the new Perikatan Negara.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Laos. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Indigenous Peoples' livelihoods, income and food security; and the ongoing problems of inequality across ethnic groups.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Japan. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; lack of self-determination and free, prior and informed consent; and the ongoing issues of repatriation of Okinawan human remains.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Indonesia. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; the issues of land conflicts and criminalization; and the situation of Indigenous women in Indonesia, including their occupations, participation in customary decision-making, and access to natural resources.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of India. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples by security forces; and non-restoration of alienated tribal land and repression under forest laws.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Cambodia. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health and economy of Indigenous communities; policies pertaining to land registration in Mondulkiri province; and an account of forest crimes under the cover of the pandemic.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Bangladesh. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health and economy of Indigenous communities; problems surrounding violence against Indigenous women and girls; and COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on education of Indigenous students.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Zimbabwe. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health and economy of Indigenous communities; access and rights to land issues faced by Indigenous Peoples; and the policy for primary and secondary education efforts for San and Doma children and youth.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Uganda. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; land and human rights issues affecting the Benet community; and political representation and cultural identity issues affecting Basongora community.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Amazigh of Tunisia. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; an account of Amazigh cultural activities; and ongoing discrimination against Amazigh with intimidation and threats posed to their language or culture.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Tanzania. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; Ngorongoro Conservation Area and threats of eviction of Indigenous Peoples; and the Engaruka Soda Ash Project and threats of loss of land.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of South Africa. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; COVID-19 and criminal charges against Kalahari San elders; and land reform for bring justice, restore dignity and foster equity of Khoikhoi and San.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Republic of the Congo. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; mechanisms for sharing the benefits of using the genetic resources and exploiting the knowledge of local communities and Indigenous Peoples; and the suspension of U.S. funding of World Wide Fund for Nature and the Wildlife Conservation Society in the Congo Basin.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Peoples of Namibia. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; oil and gas exploration; and the role of Indigenous women and youth including the right of women to own land and for greater protection of women from exploitation and domestic abuse.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Amazigh in Morocco. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; teaching the Amazigh language during a pandemic; and awareness raising and COVID-19 information and response efforts in Tamazight.

The article focuses on the social conditions of Indigenous Amazigh in Libya. Topics discussed include COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the health of Indigenous communities; right to self-determination of non-Arab Indigenous communities in Libya; and autonomous services for organising and monitoring the lockdown, limiting access to their territories and using traditional medicines.