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GDRN Theme: Indigenous

Using the Inter-American Human Rights System

Introduction Indigenous women and girls with disabilities face marginalization, discrimination, and exclusion on the basis of their indigenous identity, their gender, and their disability status. Protecting their human rights may require both domestic advocacy (within your country) and also regional or international advocacy. In North, Central, and South America, indigenous women with disabilities can use… Continue reading Using the Inter-American Human Rights System

Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

People who belong to multiple marginalized populations may face unique human rights challenges specific to the intersections among these marginalized identities. In order to fully protect the human rights of indigenous peoples with disabilities, parliamentarians will need to consider how to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in conjunction… Continue reading Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples with Disabilities

Introduction Indigenous peoples with disabilities face discrimination and accessibility barriers both related to their disability and also related to being indigenous peoples. Many programs meant to benefit indigenous peoples may be inaccessible for indigenous peoples with disabilities. Meanwhile, programs meant to benefit people with disabilities may not meet the needs of indigenous peoples with disabilities.… Continue reading Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples with Disabilities