http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1972 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Human rights/Indigenous rights When a comment was turned into an insult http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85975 "You couldn’t have clearer evidence of the racism towards Bushmen in Botswana than this incident." Amazon repression condemned worldwide http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85965 The Peruvian government’s unprecedented attempt to destroy Peru’s Amazon Indian movement has been condemned by indigenous leaders around the world. Uncontacted tribe's forest bulldozed for beef http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85962 The only uncontacted tribe in South America outside the Amazon is having its forest rapidly and illegally bulldozed by ranchers who want their land to graze cattle for beef. Spirit-raising http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85902 The 3rd Native Spirit Festival is a season of films, talks and performances promoting the Cultures of Indigenous people. No oil drilling without tribes' consent, UN tells Peru http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85712 The UN has told Peru’s government it should not allow oil and gas drilling on indigenous peoples’ land without their "informed consent". 'Shameful' Commonwealth failure for indigenous peoples http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85019 Only four members of the UN voted against the Declaration on Indigenous Rights in 2007 - Canada, New Zealand and the US. Three are members of the Commonwealth. Amazon nomads flee loggers' bulldozers http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/84894 A tribe of 300 Amazon nomads is fleeing from bulldozers as their last forest is rapidly destroyed, according to an organisation supporting tribal peoples. Carbon Trading Blasted by Indigenous Groups http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160386/1/1972 UNITED NATIONS, May 5 (OneWorld) - The United Nations is facing scathing criticism from the world's indigenous communities for its attempts to promote carbon trading as a tool to address climate change concerns. Indigenous Groups Slam Canada at UN http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/160324/1/1972 UNITED NATIONS, May 1 (OneWorld) - The Canadian government has drawn fierce condemnation from the world's indigenous communities for its refusal to sign an international document that recognizes native people's right to self-determination. Nepal’s most neglected have high hopes of Maoists http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160181/1/1972 Nepal Maoists owe their impressive performance in the recently held elections to the support of the marginalised communities. It is now up to the former rebels to prove themselves and come up to the expectations of these people whose interests have long been ignored in the past. Villages Burnt Down in Bangladesh http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83533 Seven villages belonging to the 'Jumma' tribal were burned to the ground on Sunday by Bengali settlers, with the support of the Bangladesh army, in violence apparently arising from a controversial resettlement programme. Indigenous Woman on Course for Paraguay's Senate http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/159898/1/1972 ASUNCION, Apr 17 (IPS) - An indigenous woman has an excellent chance of winning a seat in Congress for the first time in the history of Paraguay, in Sunday's general elections. Congo Villagers Use Satellites to Save Forests http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/159555/1/1972 Hundreds of Cogolese villagers - mostly hunter-gatherers or subsistence farmers - will use high-tech GPS (Global Positioning System) devices to produce digital maps to prove their existence to the government and to loggers. Lending ear to minority voices http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159533/1/1972 Often marginalised from the political power, minorities all over the world have little or no voice in decision-making. State of the World’s Minorities 2008, a flagship publication of Minority Rights Group provides a comprehensive account of the impact of climate change on the minorities and indigenous people and highlights some opportunities for change. Tribal women leaders interface with civil society http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159278/1/1972 A state level tribal women leader’s summit was organised by Centre for Youth and Social Development (CYSD) at Bhubanewar, Orissa in eastern India. Several women tribal leaders and stakeholders representing government and civil society emphasised the need to empower tribal women with decision-making and elevate their social status.