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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.
Violence Against Native Women gains global attention

Native women leaders and advocates testify before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.  Watch their testimony ...  
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Broken Promises: Continuing Federal Funding Shortfall for Native Americans, by the United States Commission on Civil Rights (December 2018) 

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