Indigenous peoples gather for self-determined development

In a recently concluded training event held in Sagada, Phililppines, young leaders from indigenous communities and indigenous organisations in 25 countries gathered to study and discuss the safeguard policies and the grievance mechanisms of key international finance institutions. At the end of the training, the participants issued a statement to the Banks, calling for respect and protection for their right to determine the course of their own development. The full statement is available for endorsements, and further information should be sought from Robeliza Halip from the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (robie@aippnet.org)

Helen Tugendhat

Click here to read the Press Release (English only)Click here to read the statement in English or Spanish