Global Issues News Headlines for “Rights of Indigenous People”

Native Peruvians See Loopholes In Prior Consultation Law:

2012-02-08T19:52:00-08:00

Indigenous communities in Peru have a long list of comments and objections to the proposed regulations for the law governing prior consultation on initiatives affecting their territories.

'occupy' Is The Watchword At Thematic Social Forum:

2012-02-02T08:04:00-08:00

Traditional social movements of homeless and landless people have for years been organising occupations as a pressure tactic. Now 'occupying' is a key element for fighting the capitalist system in its hour of crisis, and also in the realm of virtual reality.

Mideast: And At Last There Was Water

2012-01-31T03:45:00-08:00

Only days ago, turning on the tap was cause for concern. Would there be running water? Now, it’s reason for celebration.

Guatemala: Ríos Montt to Stand Trial for Genocide

2012-01-27T12:46:00-08:00

After a hearing that lasted more than 11 hours, a Guatemalan court ordered the trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt (1982-1983), who could face up to 30 years in prison if he is convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity.

India: Male Activists Enhance Pre and Postnatal Care

2012-01-27T12:35:00-08:00

The primitive Juang tribe in remote Nola village on Chandragiri hill experienced its first three institutional childbirths only a month ago.

Mayans Demand Voice In 'doomsday Tourism' Boom:

2012-01-19T12:34:00-08:00

The indigenous people of southeast Mexico are demanding to be included in the official programmes planned for 2012 to take advantage of the world's interest in the 'Mayan prophecy', while at the same time fearing a 'doomsday tourism' that could damage and contaminate their sacred sites.

Canada: Opposition Builds to New 'Tar Sands' Pipeline

2012-01-17T18:22:00-08:00

As public hearings began earlier this month into a controversial pipeline that would transport crude oil from the Alberta tar sands to tankers along the coast of British Columbia, environmental groups and First Nations communities have raised staunch opposition to the project, which they say puts both the environment and their traditional way of life at risk.

Thailand: Malay-Muslim Insurgency - Lessons Learnt

2012-01-17T09:10:00-08:00

Teachers’ Day on Jan. 16 was a sombre affair in Thailand’s troubled southern provinces where memories are strong of 155 educators killed over the past eight years in an insurgency led by Malay-Muslim separatists.

Melting Ice Makes Arctic Access A Hot Commodity:

2012-01-16T15:45:00-08:00

China, Brazil and India want seats on the Arctic Council as global warming creates new opportunities for shipping and resource extraction in the vast Arctic region.

India: The Tribal Show Goes On

2012-01-16T01:28:00-08:00

In the eastern city Kolkata, a tourist just back from a holiday in India’s Andaman islands last week boasts he threw bananas to Jarawa tribe members and secretly photographed them when their car passed through a jungle.