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U.N. Human Rights Council Adopts Declaration on Indigenous Rights.
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International Human Rights Law Relating to Sacred Sites.
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Declaration on Indigenous Rights Delayed.
During a meeting of the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, Namibia sponsored a resolution asking for a delay in adoption of the declaration, saying it contradicted the national constitutions of a number of African countries.
American Indians seek protection from abuse by non-Indians in House domestic violence bill
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/american-indians-seek-protection-from-abuse-by-non-indians-in-house-domestic-violence-bill/2012/05/14/gIQA7RyfPU_story.html
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Washington Post | Associated Press, Monday, May 14, 6:39 PM
WASHINGTON — Diane Millich’s ex-husband was never arrested for any of the more than 100 times he slapped, kicked or punched her before showing up at her Colorado workplace and firing a 9 mm pistol, wounding the co-worker who pushed her out of the way.
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Multilateral Development Banks and Human Rights Responsibility
This article analyzes whether international tribunals can find Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) liable for human rights violations that occur in developing countries as a result of projects financed by these MDBs. It seeks to address the gap under international law concerning direct responsibility of MDBs, as well as to provide legal approaches for the progressive development of an applicable international legal framework.
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Multilateral Development Banks and Human Rights Responsibiltiy
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http://www.indianlaw.org/sites/default/files/2010%20MDBs%20and%20Human%20Rights.…
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This article analyzes whether international tribunals can find Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) liable for human rights violations that occur in developing countries as a result of projects financed by these MDBs. It seeks to address the gap under international law concerning direct responsibility of MDBs, as well as to provide legal approaches for the progressive development of an applicable international legal framework.
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Tackling Sex Abuse in Indian Country
http://www.thecrimereport.org/news/inside-criminal-justice/2011-12-tackling-sex-abuse-in-indian-country
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Principles of International Law for Multilateral Development Banks
Robert T. Coulter, Leonardo A. Crippa, Emily Wann
Native Lands Were Not Lost by "Discovery"
The idea that "discovery" of this continent by Europeans gave European countries ownership of Native lands is a myth that has been very detrimental to Indian and Alaska Native nations. The Europeans did not discover this land, and they did not gain ownership of Native land by reason of discovery.
Comments and Recommendations on the IFC’s proposed Policy on Social and Environmental Sustainability and Performance Standards
The Indian Law Resource Center responds to the proposed International Finance Corporation policy that affects Indigenous peoples’ human rights.
U.S. State Department Consultations on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Briefing paper written by the National Congress of American Indians, Native American Rights Fund, and the Indian Law Resource Center on the U.S. State Department Consultations on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Issue 1 2010
- Fighting to Protect Alaska's Rivers
- Update on the American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- A sorry saga
Issue 2, 2008
- Native Land Law Project aims to reform unjust laws
- The People's Summit gives voice to Indigenous rights
- Presidential candidates pledge to honor Native rights
- Scant Progress on the OAS Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- United Nations Permanent Forum
- Innu Nation: No compensation, no hydroelectric project
April 2008 – Premiere Issue
A Real Apology Means You Won't Do It Again
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Op-Ed by Robert T. Coulter
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A Real Apology Means You Won't Do It Again
United Nations Moves to Adopt Indigenous Declaration.
http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/archive/28144809.html
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Indian Country Today. After more than 30 years of negotiations and deliberation, the United Nations General Assembly adopts the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.</p>
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Using International Human Rights Mechanisms to Promote and Protect Rights of Indian Nations and Tribes in the United States
By Robert T. Coulter, Executive Director, Indian Law Resource Center. Revised and updated by Lucy R. Simpson Staff Attorney, Indian Law Resource Center.
United States Opposes Declaration on Native Rights.
http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/archive/28153349.html
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Indian Country Today. Delegations meet at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to await the decision on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.</p>
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Memorandum in Response to the Letter Concerning the Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples -Indian Country Today
Memorandum in response to a letter in Indian Country Today, regarding the UN Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Right of Free Prior Informed Consent
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10 Critical Points
By the Indian Law Resource Center, Comments on the Inter-American Development Banks Profile of its Operational Policy on Indigenous Peoples.
1999 Briefing Book on the draft American Declaration (Authorities and Precedents)
Background material, including authorities and precedents, behind the various articles of the draft American Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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