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Publications and reports: Rwanda
This site contains documents prepared by FPP, information from our partners, and other materials of relevance to indigenous peoples, forest-dependent communities and forests.

Documents, listed below in date order, can be downloaded free or printed copies can be purchased online or ordered from: julia@forestpeoples.org.

All our publications are free to indigenous peoples' organisations.
Southern NGOs are entitled to a 50% discount.
Publication
Format
Rwanda
Report by Téa Braun and Lucy Mulvagh for The Indigenous World 2007, IWGIA's Yearbook
Published July 2007
Link to the full publication on IWGIA's website: http://www.iwgia.org/sw20568.asp
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Discrimination against indigenous women in Central Africa
Oral statement by Téa Braun, FPP
to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), at its 41st Session, Ghana
May 2007
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The Human Rights Situation of Indigenous Forest Peoples in Central Africa
Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by Téa Braun, FPP,
made to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), at its 40th Session,
Banjul, The Gambia
15-29 November 2006
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Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee on the situation of indigenous Twa peoples in Rwanda
Purpose: to assist the Committee to formulate questions to the Rwandan State with regard to its compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
October 2006
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'Dancing Pots' Pottery Project Activity Report
The 'Dancing Pots' enterprise combines the Batwa's traditional flair for dance with a business based on pottery production by small groups.
March 2006
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Central Africa: Great Lakes Region and Cameroon -
Report by Lucy Mulvagh, John Nelson and Dorothy Jackson for The Indigenous World 2005, IWGIA’s Yearbook, published May 2005

The Global Environment Facility in Central Africa -
A desk-based review of the treatment of indigenous peoples' and social issues in a sample of 14 biodiversity projects
March 2005

Rapport indépendant soumis a la 36ième session de la Commission Africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples sur les droits des peuples autochtones Batwa du Rwanda
FPP
Novembre 2004
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Résumé des résultats de l'enquête socioéconomique sur les conditions de vie de la population Batwa
FPP et CAURWA
Octobre 2004
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Enquête sur les conditions de vie socioéconomique des ménages bénéficiaires de la Communauté des Autochtones Rwandais (CAURWA)
Version complète (1.75Mb)
Janvier 2004
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Convention on the Rights of the Child:
The Application of the Convention with regard to indigenous Rwandan children
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Shadow Report by CAURWA to the UN Committee
May 2004
La Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant :
L'application de la Convention à l'égard des enfants autochtones rwandais
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Contre rapport présenté par la CAURWA au comité des NU
mai 2004
Twa Women, Twa Rights in the Great Lakes Region of Africa - November 2003
This report, by Dorothy Jackson, is the copyright of Minority Rights Group International, and printed copies can be ordered from MRG Central Books: Tel +44 (0)845 458 9910 (Mail Order), or email mo@centralbooks.com
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Indigenous peoples & protected areas in Africa - from principles to practice
The impact of 10 conservation projects on the lives and futures of indigenous peoples in 7 African countries, including Rwanda
Project background and links to all case studies
2001 - 2003
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Les peuples autochtones et les aires protégées en Afrique : du principe à la pratique
L'impact de 10 projets de conservation sur la vie et sur l'avenir de peuples autochtones dans 7 pays d'Afrique, y inclus le Rwanda
Présentation du projet et lien à chaque étude de cas
2001 - 2003
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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo -
Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers

Briefing Paper for indigenous organisations
April 2003

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Rwanda et la République démocratique du Congo -
Documents de stratégie pour la réduction de la pauvreté

Briefing à l'intention des organisations autochtones - avril 2003
Low-cost solar energy applications for Batwa communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
Consultation and feasibility study by Leo Blyth of Sunshine Solutions in collaboration with CAURWA (Rwanda) & PIDP (DRC)
September 2002
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Utilisations économiques de l'énergie solaire pour les communautés batwa en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et au Rwanda
Etude de consultation et de faisabilité par Leo Blyth de Sunshine Solutions en collaboration avec CAURWA (Rwanda) & PIDP (RDC)
septembre 2002
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Africa: Forests Under Threat -
WRM, 2002
Africa: bosques en peligro -
WRM, 2002
A Survey of Indigenous Land Tenure – in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
A report for the Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
December 2001
Etude sur l'impact affectant sur les peuples autochtones par Projet No. 1039-RW
financé par la Banque mondiale dans la Préfecture de Gisenyi-Rwanda
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mai 2000
People of Clay: The Twa of Rwanda
DVD
(Also available in Kinyarwandan.)
The Twa of Rwanda:
Assessment of the Situation of the Twa and Promotion of Twa Rights in Post-War Rwanda
Jerome Lewis and Judy Knight
1995
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Les Twa du Rwanda.
Rapport d'évaluation de la situation des Twa et pour la promotion des droits des Twa dans le Rwanda d'après-guerre
Jerome Lewis et Judy Knight
1995