Updates about indigenous peoples' struggle in Colombia and Myanmar // New vacant positions in IWGIA
 

In our final newsletter for 2018, we bring you the latest updates from some of our work supporting the rights of indigenous peoples. 

Presently, the implementation of a new land law is threatening millions of livelihoods in Myanmar and we have therefore shared a letter of concern with relevant stakeholders; we are also supporting the Arhuacos in Colombia who are making a last stand to determine their own future in the heights of the Sierra Nevada, and a major milestone has been reached in Uganda to ensure that extractive industries do not harm indigenous peoples  through the development of recommendations, to mention a few things.

With the 24th session of the Conference of Parties (COP24) taking place in Poland this week, we are also working hard to get indigenous peoples' rights recognized, and an important step was made when Parties agreed to launch the work of a facilitative working group that will enhance the inclusion of considerations and experiences of local communities and indigenous peoples in the process. While we are waiting for the final outcome, we have gathered some climate facts related to indigenous peoples as well as some recent videos and publications to help make sure you know what's at stake. You will find them here >>

If you want to become a full-time part of our team, we are currently looking for a Project Coordinator and a Documentation and Communication Manager for our office in Copenhagen. You can also support IWGIA's work defending indigenous peoples' rights by making a donation or by becoming a member of our organisation. Read more here >> 

From all of us at IWGIA, we wish you a happy holiday season and a peaceful new year! 

Yours sincerely, Bue Heckmann - Communications Manager at IWGIA