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INDONESIA: One thing that must be highlighted this year is the
INDONESIA: One thing that must be highlighted this year is the utilization of religion as political means during presidential campaigns,” he said, r...

CLIMATE ISSUES & HUMAN RIGHTS: At the sessions that open in Lima
CLIMATE ISSUES & HUMAN RIGHTS: At the sessions that open in Lima today, nations will be asked to weigh new safeguards for the clean energy projects �...

MALAYSIA: Joas said it submitted a report to him outlining the
MALAYSIA: Joas said it submitted a report to him outlining the effects of forced resettlement and discrimination from mainstream society on the Orang ...

AFRICA: In his opening statement Commissioner Mr Pacifique
AFRICA: In his opening statement Commissioner Mr Pacifique Manirakiza claimed that the Respondent State had for many years committed a series of acts ...

WORLD BANK CONSULTATIONS: The process was prohibitive to
WORLD BANK CONSULTATIONS: The process was prohibitive to Indigenous Peoples as well. When indigenous peoples organizations in Uganda and Kenya applied...

MYANMAR/BURMA: Legitimacy is the key challenge for the Burma Army
MYANMAR/BURMA: Legitimacy is the key challenge for the Burma Army or Tatmadaw, even after 50 years of absolute rule. It no doubt has the coercive powe...

CANADA:The Court declared that the Tsilhqotin Nation, a
CANADA:The Court declared that the Tsilhqotin Nation, a semi-nomadic Aboriginal group, hold Aboriginal title over certain lands in central interior Br...