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Indigenous Issues

UNANIMA International works to ensure that the cause of indigenous peoples is considered in discussions on human rights.

Indigenous Peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and connections between people and the environment. They have maintained for generations social, cultural, economic and political identities and characteristics that are inherently distinct to its peoples and place.

Despite their cultural differences, Indigenous Peoples from around the world share common issues, many related to the protection of their basic Human Rights and distinct way of life. Indigenous peoples often experience inequalities, discrimination and vulnerabilities to a more extreme extent than their non-indigenous counterparts.

As a former member of the NGO Committee on Indigenous Peoples, UNANIMA International has worked and continues to work to ensure that the cause of indigenous peoples is considered in discussions on human rights, especially with regard to Homelessness/ Displacement and Climate Change mitigation and adaptation.

We are also committed to protecting their rights in negotiations related to REDD-plus (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation), and “free, prior, and informed consent” in mining issues.