LIP will be a forum for librarians and others to exchange ideas, news, and information about the human rights of indigenous peoples. LIP's focus at present is the Amazon rainforest, and the diverse tribes that live within it. A good site to begin to explore and meet these incredibly interesting and culturally-rich people is http://www.amazon-indians.org.
In the past fifteen years, the UN has pushed forward with recognition and rights for indigenous people. The UN launched the first of two decades specifically meant to focus on and honor indigenous peoples called "The Decade of the World's Indigenous People." We are currently in the Second Decade, which will end in 2015.
Perhaps the two most important acts by the UN were the establishment of the Draft of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which you can read here -
http://www.unhchr.ch/huridocda/huridoca.nsf/(Symbol)/E.CN.4.SUB.2.RES.1994.45.En
and the Creation of the UN Permanent Forum of Indigenous Peoples, which first met in 2002. Their website is - http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/about_us.html
Here are a few facts about indigenous peoples:
There are over 370 million indigenous people in some 70 countries worldwide. (UNPFII).
Indigenous peoples inhabit nearly 20% of the planet, mainly in areas where they have lived for thousands of years. (WWF).
Compared with protected area managers, who control about 6% of the world's land mass, indigenous peoples are the earth's most important stewards. (WWF).
Librarians are in an optimal position in the age of computer technology to assist in the preservation and advancement of human rights for indigenous people. Librarians are well-educated, have a community base, and have access to and knowledge of computer technology. We as librarians need to address this issue and create a discourse regarding our roles as librarians and how we can effect progress.
I will continually post news, information, and ideas on this site. All comments, thoughts, and suggestions are welcome.
In the past fifteen years, the UN has pushed forward with recognition and rights for indigenous people. The UN launched the first of two decades specifically meant to focus on and honor indigenous peoples called "The Decade of the World's Indigenous People." We are currently in the Second Decade, which will end in 2015.
Perhaps the two most important acts by the UN were the establishment of the Draft of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which you can read here -
http://www.unhchr.ch/huridocda/huridoca.nsf/(Symbol)/E.CN.4.SUB.2.RES.1994.45.En
and the Creation of the UN Permanent Forum of Indigenous Peoples, which first met in 2002. Their website is - http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/about_us.html
Here are a few facts about indigenous peoples:
There are over 370 million indigenous people in some 70 countries worldwide. (UNPFII).
Indigenous peoples inhabit nearly 20% of the planet, mainly in areas where they have lived for thousands of years. (WWF).
Compared with protected area managers, who control about 6% of the world's land mass, indigenous peoples are the earth's most important stewards. (WWF).
Librarians are in an optimal position in the age of computer technology to assist in the preservation and advancement of human rights for indigenous people. Librarians are well-educated, have a community base, and have access to and knowledge of computer technology. We as librarians need to address this issue and create a discourse regarding our roles as librarians and how we can effect progress.
I will continually post news, information, and ideas on this site. All comments, thoughts, and suggestions are welcome.
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