The 9th of August is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples and this page provides a brief overview of the most important international agreements related to Indigenous Peoples and some general facts about Indigenous Peoples.
Since 1968, IWGIA has cooperated with Indigenous Peoples' organisations and international institutions to promote recognition and implementation of the rights of indigenous peoples. IWGIA works to empower indigenous peoples through documentation, capacity development and advocacy on a local, regional and international level. To achieve our mission we provide documentation, support advocacy and empower Indigenous Peoples’ organisations and institutions via global partnerships. On the occasion of IWGIA's 50 years jubilee defending Indigenous Peoples' rights, IWGIA's Executive Director, Julie Koch, takes a closer look at the developments and current issues affecting Indigenous Peoples.
