Tag: Indigenous Rights
Ethnic minorities in Vietnam: Out of sight
Continuing grinding poverty in Vietnam’s minority regions is a liability for the Communist Party
Apr 4th 2015 | PHO |
XU XEO GIA ekes out a living in Pho, a remote village in Vietnam’s northern mountains. Mr Gia comes from the Hmong ethnic minority. He is grateful for the education and...
Indigenous Peoples and National Human Rights Institutions in Asia: Good Practices and Challenges
This publication is a compilation of studies on the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines and Thailand. It aims to assist indigenous peoples’ communities, organisations and advocates in establishing a better understanding of how these specific NHRIs operate and to seek opportunities...
KNPB Report Yahukimo Case to National Human Rights Commission
KNPB lodged a report to the National Commission on Human Rights accusing police of human right violations in Yahukimo when they dispersed a fundraising frive for disaster victims in Vanuatu.
tabloidjubi.com Mar 30th, 2015
Jayapura, Jubi – The Central West Papua National Committee (KNPB) lodged a report to the National Commission...
Cambodian Land Grabs Threaten Traditional Communities
Seoung Sarat survived several bloody Cambodian regimes and civil wars. But only when his country was at peace was he shot and lost a leg.
Say Mony | March 26, 2015 11:05 AM
RATANAKIRI PROVINCE, CAMBODIA - Seoung Sarat survived several bloody Cambodian regimes and civil wars. But only when his...
Indonesia’s indigenous people still suffer human rights violations, says report
Indonesia's indigenous population has suffered a long history of human rights violations says a report to be released by the country's National Commission on Human Rights in May.
Loren Bell, Mongabay-Indonesia correspondent
March 18, 2015
Indonesia's indigenous population has suffered a long history of human rights violations says a report to be...
Motion to protect rights of 200 Orang Asal families submitted
The Sarawak Government must stop the policy of giving land away cheaply to its cronies while the people receive nothing in terms of compensation.
Suresh Kashuerin | March 17, 2015
KUALA LUMPUR: Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen on Tuesday submitted to the Speaker a motion under standing order 18 (1)...
Indigenous Media, Freedom of Expression and Right to Information: ASEAN Scenario
This briefing paper provides an assessment of the overall situation of indigenous peoples in relation to their right to media, access to information and freedom of expression as emphasized in article 16 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). I
This briefing paper provides an assessment...
Assault on the Commons: Deforestation and the Denial of Rights in Indonesia
2 December, 2014
Indonesia is losing its forests faster than ever. Government efforts to halt the hand out of industrial permits for logging and plantations are failing. Despite its promises to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, the country is experiencing a run-away process of forest clearance for oil palm...
