United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Some 2,000 indigenous representatives from all regions of the world are currently participating in the eigth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).
- Egberto Tabo Chipunavi (right), is the Coordinator General of COICA, one of the hundreds of indigenous organizations taking part in the UNPFII. COICA represents indigenous communities in the Amazon Basin.
For more info on COICA: www.coica.org.ec
One of the main issues being discussed at this years UNPFII is the relationship between indigenous peoples ad industrial corporations. Of particular concern is the fact that the extractive industries disproportionately impact indigenous peoples.
- Colourful festivities after day two of the UNPFII
More info on the Eighth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Full text of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
