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Indigenous peoples safeguard more than 80% of the world's biodiversity, yet they legally own only 10% of their lands
Critical Issues
At the Indian Law Resource Center, we advocate for critical issues that impact Indigenous communities across the Americas. Our top priorities include ending violence against Native women, protecting the environment, defending human rights, and safeguarding land rights.
Issues
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Our work with Native and indigenous peoples has always drawn the connection between indigenous land rights, environmental protection and human rights. When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ties to the earth and their ways of life, they suffer. The effects of poverty, poor health, discrimination, and grave human rights abuses have many Native peoples and cultures at risk of disappearing completely.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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The Rapa Nui people are the original inhabitants of Rapa Nui Island, commonly known as “Easter Island.” The island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean is a colony of Chile, “annexed” in 1933 without the consent of the Rapa Nui people. The Rapa Nui people, comprising 36 clans, are engaged in a collective effort to rebuild its government and regain control of their ancestral lands and sacred and burial sites. In addition, the clans want to reclaim their self-government rights so they can curb unsustainable immigration and development on the island. The Center is providing legal assistance to help
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence.
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Violence against Indigenous women in the U.S. is a severe crisis, with over 80% experiencing violence and more than half sexual violence. Murder rates on reservations can be ten times the national average, deeply impacting survivors, families, and communities. The Center's "Safe Women, Strong Nations" project works to combat this, advocating for federal action and empowering tribal nations to protect their women.
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In the United States, violence against indigenous women has reached unprecedented levels on tribal lands and in Alaska Native villages.
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence, and more than 1 in 2 have experienced sexual violence. Alaska Native women continue to suffer the highest rate of forcible sexual assault and have reported rates of domestic violence up to 10 times higher than in the rest of the United States.
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When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ways of life and their ties to the earth, they suffer. Many have disappeared completely.
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Indigenous cultures view land rights, environmental protection, and human rights as interconnected. Threats to one impact all. The Center's work, exemplified by projects with the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council and Fort Belknap Reservation, addresses this holistic relationship, emphasizing that severing ties to the earth leads to cultural and community devastation.
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When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ways of life and their ties to the earth, they suffer. Many have disappeared completely.
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Indigenous cultures view land rights, environmental protection, and human rights as interconnected. Threats to one impact all. The Center's work, exemplified by projects with the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council and Fort Belknap Reservation, addresses this holistic relationship, emphasizing that severing ties to the earth leads to cultural and community devastation.
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When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ways of life and their ties to the earth, they suffer. Many have disappeared completely.
ILRC
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Indigenous cultures view land rights, environmental protection, and human rights as interconnected. Threats to one impact all. The Center's work, exemplified by projects with the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council and Fort Belknap Reservation, addresses this holistic relationship, emphasizing that severing ties to the earth leads to cultural and community devastation.
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When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ways of life and their ties to the earth, they suffer. Many have disappeared completely.
ILRC
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Indigenous cultures view land rights, environmental protection, and human rights as interconnected. Threats to one impact all. The Center's work, exemplified by projects with the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council and Fort Belknap Reservation, addresses this holistic relationship, emphasizing that severing ties to the earth leads to cultural and community devastation.
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When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ways of life and their ties to the earth, they suffer. Many have disappeared completely.
ILRC
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Indigenous cultures view land rights, environmental protection, and human rights as interconnected. Threats to one impact all. The Center's work, exemplified by projects with the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council and Fort Belknap Reservation, addresses this holistic relationship, emphasizing that severing ties to the earth leads to cultural and community devastation.
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When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ways of life and their ties to the earth, they suffer. Many have disappeared completely.
ILRC
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Indigenous cultures view land rights, environmental protection, and human rights as interconnected. Threats to one impact all. The Center's work, exemplified by projects with the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council and Fort Belknap Reservation, addresses this holistic relationship, emphasizing that severing ties to the earth leads to cultural and community devastation.
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For more than 30 years, we have worked to build a legal framework to help indigenous peoples win recognition of their human rights.
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Our work with Native and indigenous peoples has always drawn the connection between indigenous land rights, environmental protection and human rights. When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ties to the earth and their ways of life, they suffer. The effects of poverty, poor health, discrimination, and grave human rights abuses have many Native peoples and cultures at risk of disappearing completely.
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Helping Indian leaders initiate, win, and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has been an important part of the Center’s work for more than 35 years.
The Declaration is a monumental statement of the rights of Indian and Alaska Native tribes and other indigenous peoples. The right of self-determination, the right to exist as tribes and distinct peoples, the right of tribes to own their land and resources, the right to the enforcement of and respect for treaties, and protection and access to sacred sites are all proclaimed in the Declaration.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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For more than 30 years, we have worked to build a legal framework to help indigenous peoples win recognition of their human rights.
World Bank
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Our work with Native and indigenous peoples has always drawn the connection between indigenous land rights, environmental protection and human rights. When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ties to the earth and their ways of life, they suffer. The effects of poverty, poor health, discrimination, and grave human rights abuses have many Native peoples and cultures at risk of disappearing completely.
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Helping Indian leaders initiate, win, and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has been an important part of the Center’s work for more than 35 years.
The Declaration is a monumental statement of the rights of Indian and Alaska Native tribes and other indigenous peoples. The right of self-determination, the right to exist as tribes and distinct peoples, the right of tribes to own their land and resources, the right to the enforcement of and respect for treaties, and protection and access to sacred sites are all proclaimed in the Declaration.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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For more than 30 years, we have worked to build a legal framework to help indigenous peoples win recognition of their human rights.
World Bank
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Our work with Native and indigenous peoples has always drawn the connection between indigenous land rights, environmental protection and human rights. When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ties to the earth and their ways of life, they suffer. The effects of poverty, poor health, discrimination, and grave human rights abuses have many Native peoples and cultures at risk of disappearing completely.
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Helping Indian leaders initiate, win, and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has been an important part of the Center’s work for more than 35 years.
The Declaration is a monumental statement of the rights of Indian and Alaska Native tribes and other indigenous peoples. The right of self-determination, the right to exist as tribes and distinct peoples, the right of tribes to own their land and resources, the right to the enforcement of and respect for treaties, and protection and access to sacred sites are all proclaimed in the Declaration.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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For more than 30 years, we have worked to build a legal framework to help indigenous peoples win recognition of their human rights.
World Bank
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Our work with Native and indigenous peoples has always drawn the connection between indigenous land rights, environmental protection and human rights. When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ties to the earth and their ways of life, they suffer. The effects of poverty, poor health, discrimination, and grave human rights abuses have many Native peoples and cultures at risk of disappearing completely.
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Helping Indian leaders initiate, win, and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has been an important part of the Center’s work for more than 35 years.
The Declaration is a monumental statement of the rights of Indian and Alaska Native tribes and other indigenous peoples. The right of self-determination, the right to exist as tribes and distinct peoples, the right of tribes to own their land and resources, the right to the enforcement of and respect for treaties, and protection and access to sacred sites are all proclaimed in the Declaration.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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For more than 30 years, we have worked to build a legal framework to help indigenous peoples win recognition of their human rights.
World Bank
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Our work with Native and indigenous peoples has always drawn the connection between indigenous land rights, environmental protection and human rights. When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ties to the earth and their ways of life, they suffer. The effects of poverty, poor health, discrimination, and grave human rights abuses have many Native peoples and cultures at risk of disappearing completely.
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Helping Indian leaders initiate, win, and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has been an important part of the Center’s work for more than 35 years.
The Declaration is a monumental statement of the rights of Indian and Alaska Native tribes and other indigenous peoples. The right of self-determination, the right to exist as tribes and distinct peoples, the right of tribes to own their land and resources, the right to the enforcement of and respect for treaties, and protection and access to sacred sites are all proclaimed in the Declaration.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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For more than 30 years, we have worked to build a legal framework to help indigenous peoples win recognition of their human rights.
World Bank
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Our work with Native and indigenous peoples has always drawn the connection between indigenous land rights, environmental protection and human rights. When indigenous peoples are deprived of their ties to the earth and their ways of life, they suffer. The effects of poverty, poor health, discrimination, and grave human rights abuses have many Native peoples and cultures at risk of disappearing completely.
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Helping Indian leaders initiate, win, and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has been an important part of the Center’s work for more than 35 years.
The Declaration is a monumental statement of the rights of Indian and Alaska Native tribes and other indigenous peoples. The right of self-determination, the right to exist as tribes and distinct peoples, the right of tribes to own their land and resources, the right to the enforcement of and respect for treaties, and protection and access to sacred sites are all proclaimed in the Declaration.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Federal Indian law is deeply flawed, hindering tribal sovereignty and economic development. The Center advocates for legal reform, using the UN Declaration as a guide. "Native Land Law" proposes a new framework, while cases like the Timbisha Shoshone and Mohawk Nation fights challenge unjust practices.
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Tribal governance is vital for Native survival and well-being. The Center defends these governments, securing the UN Declaration's self-determination right, now globally supported. Current efforts focus on implementing this right within the OAS and UN, anticipating future challenges to tribal sovereignty in the US.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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Tribal governance is vital for Native survival and well-being. The Center defends these governments, securing the UN Declaration's self-determination right, now globally supported. Current efforts focus on implementing this right within the OAS and UN, anticipating future challenges to tribal sovereignty in the US.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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Tribal governance is vital for Native survival and well-being. The Center defends these governments, securing the UN Declaration's self-determination right, now globally supported. Current efforts focus on implementing this right within the OAS and UN, anticipating future challenges to tribal sovereignty in the US.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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Tribal governance is vital for Native survival and well-being. The Center defends these governments, securing the UN Declaration's self-determination right, now globally supported. Current efforts focus on implementing this right within the OAS and UN, anticipating future challenges to tribal sovereignty in the US.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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Tribal governance is vital for Native survival and well-being. The Center defends these governments, securing the UN Declaration's self-determination right, now globally supported. Current efforts focus on implementing this right within the OAS and UN, anticipating future challenges to tribal sovereignty in the US.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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Tribal governance is vital for Native survival and well-being. The Center defends these governments, securing the UN Declaration's self-determination right, now globally supported. Current efforts focus on implementing this right within the OAS and UN, anticipating future challenges to tribal sovereignty in the US.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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Tribal governance is vital for Native survival and well-being. The Center defends these governments, securing the UN Declaration's self-determination right, now globally supported. Current efforts focus on implementing this right within the OAS and UN, anticipating future challenges to tribal sovereignty in the US.
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Securing Land Ownership Rights for Indigenous Communities in Mexico and Central and South America
Indian tribes in Mexico and in Central and South America are treated terribly almost everywhere. The most important thing we can do to help them is to help them protect and hold on to their lands – lands they need in order to have food and to survive. This is why we are working to assist Indian communities, especially in Mexico and Central and South America, to get strong legal rights to their lands.
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Native spirituality is land-based, with sacred sites central to cultural identity. Protecting these sites and rituals is a fundamental human right, affirmed by international law. The Center employs advocacy, litigation, and communication to ensure religious freedom for Indigenous peoples across the Americas.
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The Rapa Nui people are the original inhabitants of Rapa Nui Island, commonly known as “Easter Island.” The island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean is a colony of Chile, “annexed” in 1933 without the consent of the Rapa Nui people. The Rapa Nui people, comprising 36 clans, are engaged in a collective effort to rebuild its government and regain control of their ancestral lands and sacred and burial sites. In addition, the clans want to reclaim their self-government rights so they can curb unsustainable immigration and development on the island. The Center is providing legal assistance to help
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Native spirituality is land-based, with sacred sites central to cultural identity. Protecting these sites and rituals is a fundamental human right, affirmed by international law. The Center employs advocacy, litigation, and communication to ensure religious freedom for Indigenous peoples across the Americas.
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The Rapa Nui people are the original inhabitants of Rapa Nui Island, commonly known as “Easter Island.” The island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean is a colony of Chile, “annexed” in 1933 without the consent of the Rapa Nui people. The Rapa Nui people, comprising 36 clans, are engaged in a collective effort to rebuild its government and regain control of their ancestral lands and sacred and burial sites. In addition, the clans want to reclaim their self-government rights so they can curb unsustainable immigration and development on the island. The Center is providing legal assistance to help
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Native spirituality is land-based, with sacred sites central to cultural identity. Protecting these sites and rituals is a fundamental human right, affirmed by international law. The Center employs advocacy, litigation, and communication to ensure religious freedom for Indigenous peoples across the Americas.
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The Rapa Nui people are the original inhabitants of Rapa Nui Island, commonly known as “Easter Island.” The island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean is a colony of Chile, “annexed” in 1933 without the consent of the Rapa Nui people. The Rapa Nui people, comprising 36 clans, are engaged in a collective effort to rebuild its government and regain control of their ancestral lands and sacred and burial sites. In addition, the clans want to reclaim their self-government rights so they can curb unsustainable immigration and development on the island. The Center is providing legal assistance to help
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Native spirituality is land-based, with sacred sites central to cultural identity. Protecting these sites and rituals is a fundamental human right, affirmed by international law. The Center employs advocacy, litigation, and communication to ensure religious freedom for Indigenous peoples across the Americas.
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The Rapa Nui people are the original inhabitants of Rapa Nui Island, commonly known as “Easter Island.” The island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean is a colony of Chile, “annexed” in 1933 without the consent of the Rapa Nui people. The Rapa Nui people, comprising 36 clans, are engaged in a collective effort to rebuild its government and regain control of their ancestral lands and sacred and burial sites. In addition, the clans want to reclaim their self-government rights so they can curb unsustainable immigration and development on the island. The Center is providing legal assistance to help
Protecting Indigenous Lands and Rights
The Indian Law Resource Center has launched multiple projects aimed at securing land rights and protecting the environment for Indigenous peoples. Through legal advocacy and collaboration with tribal governments, the Center fights to safeguard sacred lands from exploitation and environmental degradation. These efforts not only aim to protect natural resources but also to preserve the cultural heritage tied to these lands. Projects focused on land ownership and resource protection are essential in ensuring that Indigenous peoples can maintain control over their ancestral territories for generations to come.
Combatting Violence Against Native Women
Addressing the crisis of violence against Indigenous women is a top priority for the Center. Efforts are focused on ending this epidemic through policy change and legal reform, working closely with national and international bodies to strengthen laws and ensure proper enforcement. These projects aim to restore safety and dignity to Native women, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights defended across all levels of government and law.
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Securing collective land rights for Indigenous communities is one of the most effective, affordable strategies for meeting global biodiversity and climate goals. By helping Indigenous Peoples gain legal title to nearly 1.5 million hectares of ancestral land across Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, and Argentina, our work directly addresses deforestation, climate change, and ecosystem loss. On World Environment Day, Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon and Brazil released a joint statement. Read it below in English, or see the attached documents to read the statement in Portuguese, Spanish, English
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