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Two Major Steps Aimed at Improving Safety for Alaska Native Women
Words Into Action

Four years ago, on December 16, 2010, when the United States issued its statement of support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, it joined the world community in welcoming a new era of human rights. 
The World Conference on Indigenous Peoples: Why It Matters

Bringing the UN Declaration into effect.
Implementing the UNDRIP will save lives

Armstrong Wiggines urges world leaders to take action in Peru
Shining a Light on the Need to End Violence Against Native Children

New report recommends actions to protect Native women and children.
It’s Time to End Violence Against Women – Everywhere

By Jana L. Walker

Published by Equal Voice | November 18, 2014
Protection against violence is a fundamental human right

Jessica Lenahan tells her story of domestic violence and how the Castle Rock Police Department in Colorado failed to protect her.
World Conference Joint Statements
World Conference on Indigenous Peoples Poised to Launch a New Chapter in International Advocacy

The United Nations is prepared to adopt a formal document on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 to support the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Center’s Work Leads to Partial Victory in Mexico

A wind farm company, partially funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has decided to relocate its project that would have negatively impacted seven indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico. 

The decision comes after an IDB review panel agreed to investigate a claim filed by...

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