http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1972 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Human rights/Indigenous rights This Is Our Country Too http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/160519/1/1972 This is Our Country Too is a hard-hitting investigation into Australia’s woeful treatment of its indigenous peoples, and a rare depiction of their unrelenting struggle for justice, equality and self-determination. 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. Local Control Saves Forests - Report http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/159182/1/1972 NEW YORK, Mar 27 (OneWorld) - There will likely be fewer wildfires and more trees for future generations if loggers abide by a set of international rules on forest management, says a new study by independent environmentalists. Call to defer implementation of forest rights Act http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159085/1/1972 Concerned citizens in India feel that many will not be able to claim their rights in the tribal dominated Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, if a forest rights related Act is implemented under present circumstances. Violence perpetrated by Maoist and Salwa Judum activists have forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. A model school for tribals http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158900/1/1972 In southern India, Kanavu is a dream school for Wayanad’s tribal children. Started by a writer-turned activist 15 years ago with an idea of tapping the hidden genius of the community, it is now run by the first batch of its students. Nepal: Mounting ethnic tension may lead to humanitarian crisis http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158202/1/1972 Fears are being expressed that Nepal can face a serious humanitarian crisis. Ethnic Madhesis – who suffer from extreme poverty, unemployment and lack of citizenship – are on an indefinite strike since February 12 demanding a separate region for themselves. Essential services remain disrupted and the situation can only worsen from here. 21 February, The Glory of Language http://tv.oneworld.net/article/view/158128/1/1972 Valentine's Pledge from Jewelry Sellers http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/157756/1/1972 NEW YORK, Feb 12 (OneWorld) - Some of the nation's top jewelers declared Tuesday they were ready to dump gold miners who abuse indigenous communities and their environment.