News, events and stories on indigenous and tribal peoples
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous women’s voice and empowerment more important than ever to ensure a better future of work for all
08 August 2017
Ten years since the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted, the international community renews its commitment to promote the empowerment and voice of indigenous women.
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Our impact, their voices
How Kenya’s construction industry boosts green jobs and housing
26 May 2017
Innovative ILO project aims to reduce Kenya’s vulnerability to climate risks and improve livelihoods among traditional pastoralist communities.
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Our impact, their voices
Women are building their own futures in Bolivia
24 April 2017
A group of 250 freelance women builders from La Paz and El Alto have improved their working conditions and are able to spend more time with their families by working directly with employers.
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Indigenous peoples and climate change
ILO at the Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
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Indigenous and tribal peoples
Revised ILO MNE Declaration will help promote indigenous peoples’ rights
31 March 2017
Positive engagement by businesses with indigenous and tribal peoples in line with the MNE Declaration could lead to stronger relationships, less conflict and new opportunities in ensuring inclusive and sustainable development for all.
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News
Indigenous people need help to secure government jobs in Bangladesh
19 March 2017
A study has highlighted how job reservation policies could be adjusted to help more indigenous and tribal peoples (ITPs) secure government jobs in Bangladesh.
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Rights and discrimination
Upholding the rights of indigenous peoples in Asia: A key to address climate change
01 March 2017
Around two thirds of the world’s indigenous peoples live in Asia. An ILO study reviews the legal and policy frameworks which tackle the challenges they face and highlights the pivotal role they play in combating climate change and building resilient societies.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Building bridges for indigenous people in Bangladesh
09 August 2016
On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we spoke to Sulekha Mrong, an indigenous Garo woman from the rolling hills of north-eastern Bangladesh. She explains how an ILO initiative helps indigenous people to better understand their rights as well as forge positive relationships with government authorities.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Delivering economic and social justice for indigenous and tribal peoples through decent work
09 August 2016
"Together, by building bridges and strengthening partnerships, guaranteeing equal access to education and most importantly, by empowering indigenous and tribal peoples through decent work, we can surmount the challenges ahead," says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder.
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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
International Day on Indigenous Peoples 2016
08 August 2016
On the occasion of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2016, the ILO hosted a panel on the critical role of indigenous and tribal peoples as agents of change in both achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and combating climate change.