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Violence epidemic against women grows

By Rachel Buxton for the Seminole Tribune  |  December 15, 2011
Tribes Lead the Efforts to Implement UN Declaration

by Robert T. Coulter - The Declaration contains more than 15 articles spelling out and protecting many aspects of tribal self-government and jurisdiction. Tribes are studying these detailed provisions, making strategies, and deciding what elements of the Declaration...

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Leahy, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Reauthorize Landmark Violence Against Women Act

Nearly 20 years after the Violence Against Women Act was first signed into law, U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to further strengthen and improve the programs authorized under the landmark law to assist victims and survivors of domestic violence,...

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Significant strides made to protect Rapa Nui rights
In October 2010, the Center filed a request for precautionary measures with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on behalf of about 32 Rapa Nui clans.
Critical Next Steps for Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration gives us an opportunity to correct injustices in present law that make it impossible for Indian and Alaska Native nations to make much needed progress, such as the taking of Indian lands and property without compensation; the violation of treaty obligations; the stripping of... read more
Action Alert: Deadline Extended to Submit Comments on the Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act
ACTION ALERT! NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Deadline Extended to Submit Comments on the Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act extended through Dec.  2, 2011
Banco Mundial propone nuevo programa de desembolsos que amenaza a los Pueblos Indígenas
IACHR hearing on Violence Against Native Women

Inter-American Commission Hearing has U.S. Officials and Native Advocates Agreeing that the Violence Must End
World Bank Program Threatens Indigenous Communities

The World Bank's Program for Results -- P4R -- would do away with critical safeguards that protect indigenous peoples and their lands and resources.  Get informed! 
SAVE Native Women Act Introduced

Senator Akaka introduces S.1763, legislation that would give tribes more power to prosecute violence against Native women.

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