Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Department for International Law and Human Rights F2 reference: 2016-22073
Grant Committee Meeting 25 October 2016 Agenda Item no.: 5
1. Title: Framework Contribution to the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs - IWGIA
2. Partners: IWGIA
3. Amount: 50 million DKK
4. Duration: 2017-2019, 36 months
5. Presentation to the Programme Committee: 18 August 2016
6. Previous Grants: 2014-2016, 36 months 60 mill. DKK 2011-2013, 36 months 47 mill. DKK 2008-2010, 36 months 45 mill. DKK
7. Strategies and policy priorities: Right to a Better Life (2012) and the draft Development and Humanitarian Strategy (2016)
8. Guidelines: Guidelines for Programs or Projects above DKK 37 mill.
9. Danish National Budget account code: §06.32.08.70 Democracy and Human Rights
10. Desk officer: Jane Werngreen Rosales
11. Reviewed by Financial Officer: Jan Hindhede Justsen
12. Head of Department: Mette Nørgaard Dissing-Spandet
13. Summary: The Framework contribution will provide funding to IWGIA’s work strengthening indigenous peoples’ own organisations and representatives with the aim of empowering indigenous peoples, in particular indigenous women, and their communities. It will contribute to evidence-based advocacy for indigenous peoples’ rights at international, regional, national and local levels. Furthermore, the contribution will support IWGIAs important documentation work.
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1. INTRODUCTION The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)1 is an international human rights organization based in Copenhagen. With nearly 50 years of existence, IWGIA has acquired the reputation as being the global expert organisation on indigenous issues. IWGIA uses a human rights- based approach to document the situation of indigenous peoples (IPs), support their right to self- determination and strengthen their rights by creating horizontal (south-south) and vertical (global to local level) linkages.
IWGIA has been a strategic partner of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) since 1989. Currently, this collaboration includes earmarked support to specific projects and a framework contribution which expires in 2016. In addition to funding from the Danish MFA, IWGIA receives funding from a range of other sources including EU, IFAD and Norad. In 2016, IWGIA has received approximately 48% of its income from other sources than the Danida framework budget, and in 2017, this percentage is expected to increase to 57%, as a result of intensified and strategic international fundraising.2
A recent MFA review acknowledged IWGIA’s capacity to implement framework programs but also recommended IWGIA to sharpen its focus and reduce its number of engagements. These recommendations are reflected in this program document. The review recommended the development of a Theory of Change and a clearer results framework. IWGIA is in the process of following up on these recommendations, including improving the results framework. IWGIA has also finalized its fundraising strategy.
2. CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND The promotion of indigenous peoples’ rights has historically been a key issue for Denmark’s development and foreign policy and remains a high priority for Denmark in close collaboration with Greenland. Support to civil society is a cornerstone in supporting peaceful and democratic societies; and an important part of Denmark’s development cooperation is targeted civil society for this reason. Denmark wishes to contribute to the development of a strong, independent, vocal and diverse civil society as well as representative, accountable and locally based civil society as a prerequisite for long- term poverty reduction and respect and protection of human rights. The support for IWGIA and its partners is important to ensure inclusion of indigenous peoples’ civil society organizations in this support.
IWGIA has direct access to a broad network of indigenous peoples (IPs) and enjoys the trust of IPs, their representatives and organizations. The collaboration with IWGIA is highly relevant as IWGIA provides expert and updated knowledge on the status of the realization of IPs’ rights on the ground and on best practices on how to promote and advance their rights at local, national, regional and international levels. The collaboration with IWGIA provides the MFA with a credible and legitimate foundation for the normative work with human rights of indigenous peoples.
There has been a tendency to regard indigenous rights as a “marginal” issue in the broader development discourse. But, while the world’s 370 million IPs represent only 5% of the global population, they constitute 15% of the world’s poor and nearly 1/3 of the world’s extremely poor3. International human rights reports and statistics continue documenting on how indigenous peoples suffer disproportionately compared to nonindigenous peoples. Most indigenous peoples in the world continue to face systemic discrimination and exclusion from political and economic power; they
1 Please refer to list of acronyms on page 16 2 Please refer to the overall IWGIA budget for 2017 enclosed in Annex 3 3 http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/indigenouspeoples/overview
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continue to be over-represented among the poorest, the illiterate, the destitute; they are displaced by armed conflicts and environmental disasters; indigenous peoples are dispossessed of their ancestral lands and deprived of their resources for survival, both physical and cultural. This leaves them at further risk of being subject to serious human rights abuses. Furthermore, IPs are increasingly facing other challenges, including being particularly exposed to the adverse effects of climate change, as they are often living in fragile environments. Due to their marginalization, they can also be negatively affected by climate change actions by States. Ensuring respect for indigenous peoples´ individual and collective human rights is thus key for the implementation of the Paris Agreement and for fulfilling the imperative of leaving no-one behind in the new Sustainable Development Agenda.
The past 30 years have seen remarkable progress in the recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights (IPRs) at the international level. This progress, however, is seldom reflected in the situation of indigenous peoples at national and local levels and the reality around the world is that serious violations of indigenous peoples’ rights continue unabated and there exists an important implementation gap. There is therefore an urgent need to turn the commitments agreed by States at the international level into concrete and targeted actions that can result in real changes for IPs on the ground.
3. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Within the overarching objective of IWGIA to support and facilitate that indigenous peoples are empowered so they can promote and exercise their human rights as enshrined in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the objective of this Framework Program is to:
Support and promote indigenous peoples’ right to self-determined sustainable development
The framework program consists of a cluster of development engagements all contributing to the fulfilment of the program objective, as described below in section 5.
4. THEORY OF CHANGE IWGIA’s updated Theory of Change (ToC) has been developed in July 2016 with the assistance from INTRAC4 and is based on IWGIA values, policies and priorities, as well as context analyses, strategic reviews and evaluations of previous efforts. The ToC is considered a living ToC which is still work-in- progress and will be further developed at all program levels. IWGIA’s ToC:
“Our agreed long term vision is: “All Indigenous Peoples fully enjoy their individual and collective rights. They participate in and are consulted on decisions that affect their lives. They practice and develop their cultures based on their own priorities and visions”.
For our different target groups, this vision of success requires change in a number of different areas.
For indigenous youth, change is particularly needed in relation to education, livelihood (employment and/or maintaining subsistence life), autonomy and freedom, respect and non-discrimination/voice, security and social protection, connectivity to culture, continuity of community and ability to contribute, equal opportunities for all, and access to information.
For rural indigenous men and women, change is particularly needed in relation to full access to and control over land, full control over decisions affecting their lives, security and social protection, economic opportunities and social infrastructure on their own terms for continuing and developing their livelihoods, access to justice, and respect and recognition from mainstream society.
4 INTRAC is a UK based not-for-profit organization and independent registered charity
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For indigenous girls and women, change is particularly needed in relation to enjoyment of all of their individual human rights, full recognition as members of their own communities as well as mainstream society, equal access to decision making, education, health and economic resources, protection from harmful practices, and recognition of their critical role as change drivers in enhancing indigenous culture and knowledge.
Our own role and contributions to these identified changes: We believe that IWGIA as the organization we are can contribute to these long term changes through offering: The ability to and experience from work in all main geographic regions, utilizing our unique global approach, network and knowledge base; International recognition and respect as a trusted partner of indigenous peoples and their organizations; Ability to providing well researched and fact based information on indigenous peoples’ issues; Flexibility and ability to respond quickly, take risks and be innovative; Unique partnership approach and our key methodology - enabling Indigenous Peoples to speak on their own behalf; A solid human rights approach developed over the past 48 years that guides all our work; Proven expertise and sticking to our niche; Ability to tackle difficult structural issues and difficult power relations through patient and persistent long-term work; Neutrality as a small, dedicated and specialized organization without any political agendas; High quality, well respected documentation as a highly respected information center.
The key challenges and underlying causes that we seek to address: In order to ground the program in its contextual reality, we have prioritized and summarized the key issues that are likely to impact our planned program over the next three years: • Decreasing global priority of human rights • Situation of human rights defenders is deteriorating • Quick fast simple communication forms (social media) are challenging ways to communicate complex issues both from private sector and climate change, while they also present opportunities to reach broader audiences • Increased importance and possible opportunities for private sector funding and collaboration • Significant increase in the number of global and regional processes of a specialized character with a direct impact on the recognition and the practical implementation of the rights of indigenous peoples • Growing discrepancy between international discourse on IPR and national responses
Pre-conditions and assumptions for the success of our vision: We are dealing with complexity related to processes, issues and different societal and cultural contexts in our work and need to be acutely aware of and continuously assess the pre-conditions and assumptions for change to successfully happen in the intended areas: The political and security situation in the regions/countries allows IWGIA and its partners to engage in the promotion and the protection of IPRs The international community continues to be committed to advance in the implementation of IPRs IP communities find the human rights agenda relevant for their local challenges and concerns IP communities trust in their representative Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations (IPO) and give them the mandate and needed support to make alliances that can promote IPRs IPOs trust IWGIA as an international partner to further their concerns and to enhance their rights IPOs are interested in / dare to engage in political processes and to use the judicial and non-judicial systems to promote and defend their rights IPOs are interested in applying the international human rights frame and agreements in national legislation and will engage at national, regional and international levels 4
Civil society is interested in collaborating with IPOs Duty bearers, including governments and corporate businesses provide space that with time allows IPOs to be recognized as legitimate counterparts.
How we believe we can support changes and achieve our goal: With this in mind and through our own analysis of what it really takes to make changes happen in the very different contexts in which we work, AND how we are able to make the most useful contributions, we have drawn together and prioritized key ingredients of successful interventions that we know from our previous results and lessons learned are most likely to drive change forward for our target groups whatever the context. Central to all of our efforts is our belief that the three main catalysts for change in pursuing our vision and goals are: 1) IPOs have capacity and are ready to act, 2) IPOs confidently represent more empowered groups of indigenous people, and 3) Women and young people are confidently engaging in decision making processes. These three elements will always be prioritized in our plans and engagements. At different levels, we also prioritize the following:
Overall: We show-case and promote our neutrality vis-á-vis the global and diverse indigenous movement We strive to identify and react quickly to emerging opportunities and be able to take calculated risks We prioritize the importance of high quality research and analysis to inform our plans and our evidence based advocacy We ensure that there are vibrant exchanges of experiences and lessons learned between regions We plan to explore an increased engagement with the private sector: raising awareness, motivation, collaboration
In relation to our target groups at community level: We build the capacity and motivation of IPOs We build trust with IPOs through long term partnerships with them We support strategy development while ensuring that all decision making and implementation is done by indigenous peoples We provide support to enabling IPOs to carry out their own advocacy at national, regional and international level
In relation to national and international advocacy: We develop and promote strong linkages between international, regional and national level to increase possibilities for success. We build on and constantly develop our consistent and continuous support in promoting indigenous engagement and participation in international processes We also focus on strategic advocacy with influential stakeholders including those who disagree (our opponents) We advocate directly at International level and support partners to do the same
Informed by this analysis, we have developed a change pathway that represents an overview of the patterns and sequences of change at the different levels (local, national, regional and international levels) that describe our overall theory of change. We plan to develop more nuanced change pathways to describe our theory of change for our work under each of our future thematic programs. The change pathway is illustrated in the diagram in Annex 2a”.
Two examples of successful interventions where IWGIA has coherently applied the three main catalysts for change were: Engagement in the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP): IWGIA engaged very actively in the WCIP to ensure that the principle of IPs full, effective, direct and equal participation was 5
upheld throughout the process and that they were not relegated to an observer role. IWGIA provided technical and financial support for indigenous peoples’ advocacy work including awareness raising initiatives and dissemination of information about the process. IWGIA also directly engaged in the organization of regional consultations aimed at increasing indigenous peoples’ capacity to contribute to the global process. At international level, IWGIA closely supported the work carried out by the two indigenous advisers nominated by the President of the UN General Assembly to assist him in the intergovernmental negotiations of the Outcome Document. IWGIA gave particular priority to promote the participation of indigenous women and youth. The support rendered by IWGIA allowed indigenous peoples to develop and implement a coherent global strategy for their engagement. This strategy was strongly endorsed by indigenous peoples from all regions and became a crucial tool to maximize the use of the political space provided by the WCIP. As a result of the strategic partnership, established between indigenous peoples’ and IWGIA, indigenous peoples were able to ensure that the Outcome Document confirmed and reaffirmed the language of the UNDRIP.
The support rendered to the organization Samburu Women’s Trust (SWT) in Kenya: IWGIA has supported SWT with organizational capacity development and project funding through training of women paralegals to work in communities, training of local Samburu women on issues of traditional harmful practices, community dialogue forums, newsletter, video, human rights booklets, establishment of Human Rights Clubs for the rights of Samburu girls, and support to mobile theatre groups. The support has enabled SWT to develop from a very small and weak organization to a stronger one, which is linking up with other donors, embassies and the global indigenous movement and which is confidently reaching out to and seeking to empower highly remote and marginalized indigenous Samburu communities. This community outreach has focused on empowering indigenous women and girls on issues relating to traditional harmful practices, and a growing number of Samburu women and girls are now speaking up and trying to become increasingly engaged in decision making processes.
5. PROGRAM SCOPE, FOCUS, APPROACH AND RESULTS FRAMEWORKS Strategic framework and thematic focus: IWGIA’s Framework Program 2017–2019 will be unfolded within the framework of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the new Danish Development and Humanitarian Strategy as well as Danida’s How to Note on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights5. Under the overall program objective, the program consists of three mutually supportive thematic programs related to effective IP rights mechanisms, land rights and territorial self-governance, and climate change. The thematic program on IP rights and climate change will draw funding from other sources (NORAD, CISU, EU) and co-funded from the Danida framework budget. In addition to the thematic programs, IWGIA will undertake three pilot projects of 1-2 years’ duration in order to strengthen the development of innovative approaches in areas of specific relevance and urgency for indigenous peoples in these years, i.e. sustainable futures for indigenous youth, improved fulfilment of indigenous women’s rights, and IP rights and business.
5 How to Note on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Danida/MFA, November 2011, www.danida-publikationer.dk
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IWGIA Danida Framework Program 2017 – 2019
Geographical and global focus areas: The framework program will unfold at local, national, regional as well as international level. The engagement at national level will take place in three focus regions: East Africa, South Asia and Latin America. Overall criteria for choice of specific countries where IPOs will be supported are: 1) IWGIA has solid knowledge on and good networks in the country; 2) There are significant IP populations in the country who suffer from marginalization and rights violations and who need the support of IWGIA; 3) There is an IP civil society in the country with a minimum capacity of handling projects/funds and with the potential of becoming strong agents of change; 4) IPOs in the country have the potential to become successful change models that can be replicated/used as inspiration in other countries
In the East Africa region, the program will place a particular focus on Tanzania and Kenya. The criteria for this prioritization are that: 1) There are large IP populations in Tanzania and Kenya who suffer from marginalization, discrimination and human rights violations and who live in an adverse political climate; 2) That there are a variety of IP organizations and partners in Kenya and Tanzania ranging from comparatively strong to rather weak organizations but all with good potential whom IWGIA can support to work for change; 3) That IWGIA has solid knowledge on and a good resource base in Kenya and Tanzania; 4) That there is a dynamic link and synergy between the country level support in Kenya and Tanzania and the IWGIA supported regional program related to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). IWGIA’s choice with Kenya and Tanzania as priority countries in Africa is grounded in IWGIA’s previous experiences of working with these two countries and on the cross boarder synergy of working with neighboring countries with some of the same indigenous population groups. IWGIA’s support has significantly contributed to the emerging and strengthening of an IP civil society in Kenya and Tanzania through institutional/organizational support, supporting concrete human rights projects that have boosted the experience and competence of the organizations, supporting the organizations to participate in networking with IPOs in other countries/regions and supporting organizations to become introduced to and actively involved in the global indigenous movement. We consider it very important to further strengthen this work to consolidate the IP civil society in Kenya and Tanzania as strong agents of change. This will also be important in order to develop successful empowerment and advocacy models that can be sources of inspiration for indigenous peoples in other African countries. The 2017-2019 framework program will have an increased focus on Africa, and it is envisioned that the Africa program will grow over the next three years. This growth will include intensified support to partners in Kenya and Tanzania (particularly 7
on issues related to land and natural resource rights) – and it is foreseen that Uganda will be included as a third priority country, thereby consolidating a strong East Africa program. The challenges faced by IPs in Uganda are to a large extent similar to those of Kenya and Tanzania, and the inclusion of Uganda will allow for valuable synergies, exchange of experiences, strengthened capacity building and coordination of strategies at a regional level. The IP civil society in Uganda is significantly smaller and weaker than in Kenya and Tanzania, and IWGIA can help strengthening Ugandan IPOs by facilitating exchange with partners in Kenya and Tanzania and promoting inspiration from their empowerment and advocacy models.
In the South Asia region activities will primarily be concentrated in Nepal, Bangladesh and India and with cross boarder indigenous communities. During the program period, on-going activities in the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand supported by the Danida frame will be phased out. However, strong organizations from these countries will be included in the capacity development and networking with other partners in the region (and co-funding for innovation lab activities involving partners from these countries might also occur). IWGIA has a long history of involvement and a strong resource base in this region, and the majority of the world’s indigenous peoples live in Asia facing discrimination, marginalization, heavy assimilation pressure and violent repression. The main challenges related to land rights include widespread lack of recognition of IP and hence limited applicability of the UNDRIP, lack of enforcement of legislation of IP rights, land loss, rapid economic development and population growth leading to resource extraction, infrastructure development and large-scale agro- industrial plantations, violent conflict and militarization, and impunity. IWGIA sees an opportunity to work more in depth with indigenous women in South Asia because there are already indigenous women’s organizations in Nepal, India and Bangladesh, which will be relevant for the planned piloting of innovative approaches in the field of indigenous women’s rights.
Although India has had massive financial growth as a whole, this development is not evenly distributed in the population, and IPs are still among the poorest and most marginalized communities in society. Indigenous communities in mainland India (Jharkhand, Chattisgarth, Orissa etc.) are increasingly losing their land. The Adivasis (indigenous peoples) have been exploited, intimidated, tortured etc. for years. However, slowly the movement is rising again to fight for the protection of their right to the land they are dependent on for their livelihood. IWGIAs support will be important in this process. The indigenous peoples in North East India face different challenges. After decades of militarization and armed struggles, a framework peace-agreement has been signed – yet the content of the agreement hasn’t been disclosed to the public, stirring unrest and uncertainty among the peoples. The indigenous peoples of North East India have been able to achieve self-governance and keep the control over their land to some extent, and in that way are in a much better position than their counterparts in the mainland. However, IPs fear for their ability to protect the forests. A number of strong, well- functioning indigenous organizations and networks exist, however a large number of indigenous organizations still lack institutional and professional capacity – as well as strong networks - to effectively address the challenges faced. Indigenous communities also need knowledge, capacity and level of self-organization to effectively confront the many powerful external forces that threaten them.
The establishment of IWGIA in 1968 was closely related to the violations of indigenous rights in Latin America, largely because the modern indigenous movement arose in the Americas. With the return to democratic regimes in most Latin American countries, these indigenous movements have played a key role in process related to fundamental changes in national constitutions in order to create a more propitious legislative and institutional framework for the recognition of truly multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and pluri-cultural societies. Therefore, IWGIA has since its foundation maintained a close working relationship with Latin America and, over the years, combining its support with local, regional and global initiatives, and the constant systematization and dissemination of information, remarkable achievements have been made. Among these accomplishments we can mention the legalization of vast territories in favor of indigenous communities, supporting key legislative reforms and abiding
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organizational strengthening. Currently, IWGIA is involved in the development of autonomous indigenous governments, with notable global repercussions.
Our target countries in Latin America are Peru and Bolivia. Bolivia is one of the countries with the largest indigenous population and the first to have an indigenous national government. Indigenous rights have made significant progress, but IPs still face a number of challenges. Peru meanwhile, also has a high percentage of indigenous population. Achievements regarding a progressive indigenous legislation and the legalization of important parts of their communal territories are strongly threatened by the impact of extractive industries. A crucial process in both countries is the construction of indigenous autonomy territories. Under the framework contribution, our engagement in Latin America will build on IWGIA’s long-standing partnerships and will gradually move away from support to country-based activities to focus more on drawing lessons learnt from IPOs in the region in the areas such as land-titling, self-governance of territories and political processes involving governments and international organizations. Cross-national initiatives will be the main focus of IWGIA’s support, and experiences and effective strategies will be documented and used in IWGIA’s other focus regions. It is envisaged that Latin American partners will gradually take on a new role as “resource partners” for partners in other continents.
Regional level: IWGIA will under the 2017-2019 framework contribution continue to support the regional human rights programs related to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). With IWGIA’s financial and technical support the ACHPR has developed into the main regional human rights platform for indigenous peoples in Africa, and it is imperative to maintain and further develop this momentum. IWGIA enjoys a high level of trust within the ACHPR and IWGIA is represented in the ACHPR Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities (WGIP). This offers a very unique position for IWGIA to continue with its strategic capacity building support for the IP rights engagement of the ACHPR – while at the same time also facilitating IPs access to/active use of the ACHPR platform. The ACHPR program links closely with the international human rights program and IWGIA facilitates exchange and collaboration between these two levels. The Inter American human rights system is one of the most effective spaces for the demands of indigenous peoples. IWGIA has had a close cooperation with the Rapporteur of indigenous peoples and indigenous organizations that make use of the Commission and the Court of the Inter American System. IWGIA will continue to support the Rapporteur’s office in developing relevant thematic studies to indigenous rights in the region, as well as to support specific cases to be prepared, presented and accompanied in the Inter American Human Rights system.
At the international level, the targeted global processes and mechanisms will include the following: One of IWGIA’s fundamental principles is to ensure that indigenous peoples’ right to participate in decision making concerning their future and survival as distinct peoples is upheld by duty bearers. Thus, IWGIA will continue providing financial and technical support to improve indigenous peoples’ possibilities, including advocacy and negotiation skills, for vindicating their rights by using international, regional and national human rights mechanisms and procedures, and to strengthen their capacity to fully engage in international processes relevant for them, and to create direct linkages with national and local efforts. IWGIA has over the years been the only NGO who has consistently been advocating, documenting and supporting indigenous peoples in their struggle for recognition and protection of their fundamental rights by inter-governmental institutions and particularly the UN and Regional Human Rights Institutions. IWGIA’s role and contribution to achievements made (such as the adoption of the UNDRIP in 2007 and the establishment of the three UN mandates dealing with indigenous peoples’ rights issues: UNPFII, Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples, the EMRIP and the WCIP) have been publicly recognized not only by indigenous peoples but also by UN mandate holders, and regional human rights institutions such as the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights for whom IWGIA has become a very important partner in the implementation of their mandates.
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Particular priority will be given to support indigenous peoples’ knowledge and engagement in: Mechanisms and special procedures established for the promotion and the protection of indigenous peoples’ rights, namely the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the Special Rapporteur and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
IWGIA will continue to cooperate closely with the UN mandates (mechanisms) dealing with indigenous peoples’ rights and their technical secretariats in New York (DESA) and in Geneva (OHCHR). IWGIA will provide updated information on country situations or on specific issues of particular relevance for their mandates. The mechanisms are very powerful tools for providing guidance on implementation of the UNDRIP to duty bearers and for the mainstreaming of indigenous peoples rights in the work of the United Nations system. Therefore, IWGIA will provide support initiatives (technical seminars, consultations, thematic dialogues, etc.) aimed at maximizing the implementation and the follow up of the recommendations provided by UN mandate holders.
Many of IWGIA’s activities related to the preparations for and follow up of targeted UN processes related indigenous peoples’ rights (sessions of the Permanent Forum, the EMRIP, UN Forum on Human Rights and Business, High Level Political Forum of the SDGs) will be implemented in partnership with IWGIA’s indigenous partners, UN mandate holders and relevant UN secretariats.
In addition, IWGIA will continue providing support to indigenous peoples’ participation in the monitoring and review of implementation of the SDGs and will promote and facilitate initiatives at national, regional and international level aimed at ensuring indigenous peoples engagement and contribution in the SDG processes. In this work IWGIA will partner with the Indigenous Peoples Major Group regarding the SDGs and relevant UN institutions.
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Climate Change: Follow-up on the Paris Agreement (PA) and monitoring climate finance: The adoption of the PA with a reference to indigenous peoples’ rights in the preamble provides for an opportunity for focused and effective advocacy on the implementation of the UNDRIP and Free, Prior and Informed Consent in national climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. IWGIA and its partners will monitor the PA implementation at national level and countries’ reports to the UNFCCC. The PA is also an incentive for international climate finance (such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the World Bank Carbon Fund and other climate investment funds) to develop sound indigenous peoples’ policies and safeguards. IWGIA, as an observer to the UNFCCC and the GCF, will, together with its partners, advocate towards policy coherence and implementation.
IWGIA Innovation Lab: In order to ensure that IWGIA’s engagement in IP rights is continuously state-of-the-art and leading on innovative and effective approaches in relation to global development trends, an internal project called Innovation Lab has been established in September 2016. During the framework program period, the Lab will support and drive pilot projects with partners in the three areas of “Sustainable futures for indigenous youth”, “Fulfilment of indigenous women’s rights”, and “IP rights & business”. The plan is to support partners and projects that can contribute with innovative approaches in these fields that can potentially enrich IWGIA’s program work as a whole and eventually be mainstreamed into the thematic programs. The support will be provided to selected projects run by IWGIA’s partner organizations which have demonstrated innovative potential and good impact through their approaches within the three areas mentioned above. The projects will be presented to IWGIA’s program committee for discussion and approval. Funds from the framework budget will be used for a pilot phase of the selected projects, and funding from other donors will be sought for the implementation of the innovation projects which are expected to be of 1 – 2 years’ duration.
Approach and means of intervention: All IWGIA’s work is based on a human rights based approach (HRBA) with a focus on gender equality and gender justice. In the next program phase, the organization will moreover strengthen the focus on cultural survival and sustainable futures for
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indigenous youth and the focus on indigenous peoples’ rights and resources in relation to business/private sector development.
The IWGIA approach continuously developed and proven successful after many years of experience consists of three mutually supporting means of interventions played out at local, national, regional as well as international level, as presented below:
IWGIA has a multi-dimensional approach to capacity development of partners and we render capacity development assistance in various ways: - By funding projects with IPOs where training of staff, board members etc. are part of the project budgets (in financial and project management, human rights issues, governance etc.) - By funding projects initiated and implemented by IPOs themselves giving them the opportunity for “learning by doing” – while at the same time rendering sparring and back up from IWGIA throughout the whole project process - By assisting IPOs to become better in making reports and other forms of documentation to be used for advocacy purposes at national and international levels. IWGIA gives input to drafts developed by partners and accompanies them in the finalization of the documents thereby gradually improving their capacity within this area of work. - By offering IPOs possibilities to participate in regional and international human rights fora, which strengthen their capacity to undertake lobbying and networking and which increase their knowledge and capacity on human rights issues. - By facilitating exchange of experiences between IWGIA partners from different countries and regions thereby giving partners possibilities of learning from best practices of other partners. - By offering IWGIAs publications free of charge to partners thereby strengthening their comparative knowledge about indigenous rights issues in other countries and at a global level.
Examples of how this approach has worked out successfully in practice: IP rights policy advocacy in Tanzania: IWGIA supported a coalition of IPOs in Tanzania that enabled big and small, strong and weak IPOs from all over Tanzania to engage in joint discussions, strategizing and planning in relation to influencing the new draft Constitution of Tanzania (Empowerment). IWGIA supported the coalition to carry out analysis of the proposed draft Constitution, documentation of IP opinions and development of written submissions/recommendations to the Constitutional Review Commission (Documentation and analysis). IWGIA supported the coalition to participate in the national constitutional deliberations in Dodoma where 7 IP representatives were appointed into the Constituent Assembly and where they effectively used the documentation/memoranda as lobby and networking material (Advocacy and lobbying). As a result of these combined efforts embedded in the IWGIA approach, the great majority of the IP demands were included in the draft Constitution, which now awaits adoption.
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Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation in Latin America: In Latin America, IWGIA supported the protection of indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation. They are the last peoples who were not colonized and who do not have permanent relations with today’s predominant national societies. Through research, dissemination of information, campaign work and the organization of local and regional seminars aimed at promoting dialogue with State institutions dealing with this issue, a series of national and international agreements to protect these particularly vulnerable people was achieved. In collaboration with the Inter American Human Rights Commission, IWGIA supported the preparation of a thematic a rapport on this issue6. Furthermore, in cooperation with the OHCHR, IWGIA contributed to the development of the OHCHR guidelines for protection of indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation7.
IWGIA’s criteria for choice of partners include the following: - IWGIA supports first and foremost indigenous peoples’ own organizations and networks - IWGIA supports international, regional and national human rights mechanisms and procedures with a view of strengthening their mandates and their work for the promotion and the protection of indigenous peoples’ rights. - The current process of sharpening IWGIA’s thematic and geographic focus will have implications for the future choice of partners in different ways: a) The number of partners at country level will be reduced reflecting the reduction in number of countries of engagement in Asia and Latin America, b) Partners covering more than one of IWGIA’s thematic focus areas will be prioritized, and c) Support will particularly be directed to IPOs facing specific challenges due to deteriorating conditions for IP rights e.g. in conflict affected areas and areas with shrinking space for civil society and IPOs. In addition, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals will be prioritized alongside IP rights in the dialogue and cooperation with partners. - IWGIA will strengthen the focus on indigenous women and youth organizations
Overall results frameworks for the framework program with underlying development engagements are presented below. Please find more detailed results frameworks in Annex 2. Thematic Program IWGIA Danida Framework Program 2017 – 2019 Thematic Program Support and promote indigenous peoples’ right to self-determined Objective sustainable development Impact Indicator Increased fulfilment of indigenous people’s right to self-determined sustainable development, measured by - Indigenous Peoples’ rights are specifically addressed in procedures, programs and action plans and their practical implementation is monitored by relevant international/regional institutions and UN mechanisms - Increased no. of advocacy cases carried out by IPOs in all regions regarding land rights, self-governance and the Paris Agreement, including increased no. of successful cases.
Engagement Title 1 Effective mechanisms for recognition & protection of IP rights Outcome Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms engage with states and other duty bearers to sensitize them on indigenous peoples’ rights and hold them accountable for their protection. Indigenous Peoples are included in the monitoring and the review of the implementation of two UN Global processes ( WCIP Commitments and SDGs ) Output 1: Indigenous peoples and IWGIA inform the International Human Rights GLOBAL Mechanisms about the human rights situation of indigenous peoples. Initiatives to disseminate information at country level about decisions and recommendations made by international human rights mechanisms have taken
6 http://www.oas.org/en/iachr/indigenous/docs/pdf/report-indigenous-peoples-voluntary-isolation.pdf 7 http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/indigenous/ExpertMechanism/2nd/docs/A_HRC_EMRIP_2009_6.pdf
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place. Indigenous peoples’ organizations and networks have developed their own strategies of engagement at regional and international level with regard to the following processes. - Follow up of the WCIP Outcome Document - Monitoring and implementation of the SDGs - UN Forum on Business and Human Rights - Universal Periodic Review Mechanism Sensitization seminars and policy dialogues have taken place in 7 target countries aimed at advancing in the implementation of international commitments regarding indigenous peoples’ rights at country level State delegations, UN institutions and UN mandate holders have received submissions, thematic reports, communications, etc. from IWGIA and its partners about issues/topics of particular relevance in the context of international processes relevant. Output 2: Representatives of African government authorities, civil servants and the judiciary African Commission have received information on and been made aware of the issue of IP rights as per on Human and the ACHPR policy framework and international human rights law – and IPs have Peoples’ Rights used the ACHPR platform to inform about the human rights violations they suffer (ACHPR) from and seek redress and protection. Output 3: Indigenous partner organizations document on-going conflicts in their territories Inter-American and prepare legal cases against States. Commission on Duty bearers and indigenous peoples in Latin America are informed on the rights Human Rights of indigenous peoples through an IACHR thematic report. (IACHR)
Engagement Title 2 Land rights & territorial self-governance Outcome Indigenous peoples in IWGIA’s target areas in East Africa, South Asia and Latin America are aware of their land rights as per national and international law and carry out competent and focused advocacy work for the realization of their land rights.
Indigenous peoples in South America exercise the right to Self-Determination through the defense of their territories access to autonomy and self-government, setting an example for indigenous peoples in other regions. Output 1: 12 IPOs in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have the capacity to advocate for the East Africa rights of indigenous communities and have assisted indigenous communities to have their rights fulfilled with a particular focus on land and natural resource rights. This is done via community mobilization, policy advocacy, monitoring and documentation of violations/land grabbing, dialogue with duty bearers, legal action and community land titling. Output 2: 7-8 IPOs from Nepal, Bangladesh and India strengthened and the network among South Asia the partners are expanded and consolidated, which will facilitate a stronger voice of IPs in Asia in different national, regional and international advocacy efforts. Expertise from Latin America will be sought where relevant and beneficial to both Output 3: 2 indigenous peoples from Bolivia (Guarani and Chiquitano) and one indigenous Latin America people from Peru (Wampis) have knowledge and capacity regarding the implementation of autonomous territories. Relevant state agencies in Bolivia and Peru take note of indigenous claims to autonomy and enter into dialogue and implement consultation process in relation with extractive industries and infrastructure projects in indigenous territories. Indigenous partners in Asia and Africa take into consideration lessons learned and experiences gained by the indigenous peoples’ organizations in Latin America when developing strategies or/and action plans. 13
Engagement Title 3 IP rights and climate change Outcome IPs advocate for the implementation of the preamble of the Paris Agreement (PA) which refers to the rights of indigenous peoples, in climate policy development and actions at international and national levels. Output 4 IP partner organizations in Nepal, Myanmar, Kenya and Tanzania, and 2 IP networks in East Africa have informed and lobbied national governments on implementing the preamble of the PA. 3 IP representatives from the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) inform and lobby the UNFCCC on the implementation of the preamble of the Paris agreement in further CC mechanisms.
Innovation Lab Pilot projects and methodological development in the areas of - Sustainable futures for indigenous youth - Fulfilment of indigenous women’s rights - Indigenous peoples’ rights and business At least 6 projects to be developed during 2017 – 2019 covering all regions First project Indigenous Women’s Rights: Indigenous women and youth in Latin America are (tentative outline) increasingly and more effectively claiming their right to self-determination. Outcome Indigenous women and youth are aware of their rights to sexual and reproductive health and hold duty bearers responsible for non-implementation and rights violations. Output Indigenous women in Ayacucho, Peru, are aware of their rights as women and as indigenous peoples. They are well organized, communicate publicly about their situation and political claims, using community media, radio and social media. They are empowered to enter into dialogue with duty bearers and present proposals as well as legal cases. The state acknowledges its responsibility in the violation of indigenous peoples’ rights in the case of the sterilization program and ensures redress for the affected women.
6. RISK MANAGEMENT Working with indigenous peoples, using a human rights based approach, is highly politically sensitive in many of the countries where IWGIA is working. IWGIA has therefore developed comprehensive guidelines for conducting risk assessments which will be used to identify/assess risks at the contextual, project, program and institutional levels (see Annex 4 for guidelines and matrix). Our context analysis shows that the coming three years might present the following risks:
At contextual level possible risks will include (depending on where project activities are implemented) restrictions on civil and political rights; government policies; religious and ethnic conflicts; and security and safety risks for IPRs Defenders, IPOs and IWGIA staff, etc. The latter is probably the most likely risk and mitigation strategies would include: linking partners up with lawyers, National HR Commissions, civil society networks, the international indigenous movement; approaching regional and international HR mechanisms and complaint procedures, access international HR organizations; and involving Nordic/European embassies.
At programmatic level possible risks will include partners’ limited administrative capacity and mitigation strategies: training, monitoring visits including financial monitoring visits, external audits, and close follow-up.
At institutional level possible risks will include a narrow funding base mitigated by a new fundraising strategy; reputational risk mitigated by close monitoring, guidelines for conduct, etc.; a challenging political environment mitigated by gathering information and counselling from IWGIA’s network.
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7. Budget BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET FRAME BUDGET 2017-2019 2017 2018 2019 1. Effective mechanisms for recognition & protection of IP rights 5.700.000 5.700.000 5.700.000 International Human Rights Advocacy 3.200.000 3.200.000 3.200.000 ACHPR 1.500.000 1.500.000 1.500.000 Other regional 700.000 700.000 700.000 Cross-cutting programs & program development 300.000 300.000 300.000 2. Land rights & territorial self-governance 6.927.000 6.927.000 6.927.000 Africa 2.665.000 2.865.000 2.965.000 Asia 2.112.000 2.112.000 2.112.000 Latin America 1.850.000 1.650.000 1.550.000 Cross-cutting programs & program development 300.000 300.000 300.000 3. IP Rights and Climate Change 400.000 400.000 400.000 Innovation Lab 400.000 400.000 400.000 Other Activities 2.000.000 2.000.000 2.000.000 Communication & documentation 1.200.000 1.200.000 1.200.000 Monitoring & Reviews 250.000 250.000 250.000 Evaluations 100.000 100.000 100.000 Partnership Building 450.000 450.000 450.000 Total Programmes & Projects 15.427.000 15.427.000 15.427.000 Audit 150.000 150.000 150.000 Administration fee (7%) 1.090.000 1.090.000 1.090.000 Frame total 16.667.000 16.667.000 16.667.000
Note to budget lines: “Other regional” covers regional projects in Asia and Latin America. “Cross-cutting programs” covers programs involving multiple partners and/or countries, and “program development” covers strategic development and quality development of programs.
8. MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT IWGIA’s governance and management system is constituted by the IWGIA board, the Project Committee, the Communications Committee, and the secretariat in Copenhagen. The board provides strategic guidance to the Secretariat, while the project and communications committees are entitled to approve projects and communications products respectively within the strategic priorities of IWGIA at any given time. IWGIA’s Executive Director is responsible for leading the management and administration of the programs according to the Danida rules and guidelines. IWGIA’s administrative guidelines are found in IWGIA Manual, which is updated on a regular basis. All program documents adhere to Danida’s requirements, and routines of regular reviews and evaluations based on specific indicators are incorporated in all programs.
9. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Framework Agreement projects are managed according to MFA’s regulations and administrative guidelines, and a financial manual reflecting this is in place. In March 2016, and in connection with the 2016 review, MFA conducted a financial monitoring visit to IWGIA based on “Terms of Reference for tilsynsbesøg ved private danske organisationer” and concluded: “it is MFA’s overall opinion that IWGIA has a satisfactory financial management of development funds.” To make the financial management even better and leaner, MFA provided a number of recommendations, some of which have already been implemented, the remaining ones being in the process of being addressed.
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Compared to the 2013-2016 MFA framework program, the new framework program is envisaged to be reduced, implying that fewer and larger projects will be supported and that the number of target countries will be reduced. This will reduce the administrative burden for both the regional coordinators and the Finance and Administration Department and enhancing the effectiveness and impact within available resources.
The management of the MFA framework program will be organized in line with IWGIA’s project procedures. The three main program clusters will cooperate closely and in an interlinked manner and will be supported by the finance and administration department. The frame program management will be organized simultaneously with and complemented by other programs financed by MFA and other donors, (EU, NORAD, CISU and IFAD). As recommended by the 2016 MFA review, IWGIA’s fundraising efforts will be strengthened and build on a new comprehensive and systematized strategy to be finalized in October 2016.
10. MONITORING AND EVALUATION In order to monitor and track the impact of the implemented activities, as well as to monitor partners’ administrative and financial procedures, IWGIA has developed a set of guidelines, audit instructions and reporting formats to be used by partners. Visits by IWGIA’s regional coordinators and local consultants will be carried out on a regular basis. Specific financial monitoring visits will be carried out according to a planned schedule. For major projects, IWGIA commissions reviews and evaluations to external experts.
List of Annexes Annex 1. Partners - brief description Annex 2. Results Framework Annex 2a. The IWGIA Overall Change Pathway Annex 3. Budget Annex 4. Risk management framework Annex 5. Summary of Review of IWGIA
List of acronyms: EMRIP Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development ILO International Labour Organization IPs Indigenous Peoples IPO(s) Indigenous Peoples’ Organization IPR(s) Indigenous Peoples’ rights IWGIA International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs MFA Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs NGO Non-Governmental Organization SDG Sustainable Development Goals UNDRIP UN declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples UNESCO United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture UNFCCC UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UNICEF United Nations Children's Fund UNPFII United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues WCIP UN World Conference of Indigenous Peoples
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Annex 1: List of IWGIA’s main partners for the framework timeline 2017 – 2019
IWGIA’s MAIN PARTNERS IN AFRICA
Name project partner Country Mainyoito Pastoralists Integrated Development Organisation (MPIDO) is an NGO established in Kenya 1996 working for the rights of indigenous peoples in Kenya with a particular focus on the Maa pastoralists. MPIDO focusses on land and natural resource rights, women’s empowerment, and climate change issues. MPIDO has its office in Nairobi and works in a number of counties in Kenya. [email protected] www.mpido.org Pastoralist Development Network of Kenya (PDNK) was established in 2003 and is an umbrella Kenya organization for pastoralist organizations in Kenya with a membership of more than 60 organizations. PDNK has its office in Nairobi and reaches out to 15 counties, many of which are in Northern Kenya. PDNK focusses on policy advocacy for the improvement of rights and livelihoods of pastoralists in Kenya. [email protected] www.pdnkenya.org/ Ogiek Peoples Development Program (OPDP) was established in 1999 and works for the rights of Kenya indigenous peoples in Kenya with a particular focus on the Ogiek people. OPDP focusses on community empowerment with an emphasis on women and youth, land and natural resource rights and conflict resolution. OPDP has its office in Nakuru and works in areas in and around the Mau Forest. [email protected] www.ogiek.org/ Samburu Women Trust. SWT is a community based organization established in 2006 by young Samburu Kenya women and local leaders. [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Samburu-Women-Trust/279914155473915 Pastoralists Indigenous Non-Governmental Organisations Forum (PINGOs Forum) was established Tanzania in 1994 and is an indigenous peoples’ umbrella organization with 53 pastoralist and hunter/gatherer member organizations. PINGOs Forum is based in Arusha and reaches out to all areas in Tanzania, with a focus on the Northern part. Its objective is to enhance the rights of indigenous pastoralist and hunter/gatherer communities in Tanzania and it focusses on policy advocacy, land and natural resource rights and human rights monitoring and documentation. [email protected] www.pingosforum.or.tz/ Parakuiyo Pastoralists Indigenous Community Development Organization (PAICODEO) was Tanzania established in 2003 and is an NGO working for the improvement of the rights and livelihoods of pastoralists in Manyara, Morogoro, Tanga, Mbeya, Iringa and Coast regions. PAICODEO has its office in Morogoro and focusses community capacity building and policy advocacy in relation to human rights, land and natural resources and improved livelihoods. [email protected] www.maishule.org/resources/PAICODEO.pdf Ujamaa Community Resource Team (UCRT) was established in 2002 and works to empower Tanzania communities to secure legal rights over their land and natural resources. UCRT has its office in Arusha and works with pastoralist and hunter/gatherer communities in 55 villages spread across 5 districts in Northern 17
Tanzania. UCRT focusses on land rights, community natural resource management, community capacity building and women’s empowerment. [email protected] www.ujamaa-crt.org/ African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is the human rights arm of the African Gambia Union (AU) and was established in November 1987. The ACHPR is mandated to promote and protect human and peoples’ rights in Africa as per the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The ACHPR has its secretariat in Banjul, the Gambia and holds 2 annual sessions. The ACHPR has 5 Special Rapporteurs and 10 Working Groups and Committees, one of them being the Working Group on
Indigenous Populations/Communities. [email protected] http://www.achpr.org/ United Organization for Batwa Development in Uganda (UOBDU)
https://uobdu.wordpress.com/ Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organizations (COPASCO)
https://uobdu.wordpress.com/
IWGIA’s MAIN PARTNERS IN ASIA
Name project partner Country
Lawyers’ Association for Human Rights of Nepalese Indigenous Peoples (LAHURNIP) was Nepal registered under the Institution Registration Act 1967 in 1995. It was established by indigenous lawyers as a non–profit, non-political organization with the aim of promoting the rights of the indigenous peoples of Nepal. [email protected]; [email protected] http://www.lahurnip.org/
The Indigenous Media Foundation (IMF) owns, runs and manages 3 community radios completely Nepal dedicated to and run by indigenous peoples. Under Foundation a Network of Indigenous Community Radio has been formed, (which now is in the process of getting legal registration) under which 21 Community radios owned, run and managed by Indigenous Peoples, are included. The IMF has started 'Indigenous Television' first and only, of, for and by Indigenous Community in Nepal, from August, 9, 2016. In order to supply necessary human resources to the radio and TV, as well as to empower indigenous journalists in community radio, the Foundation regularly organizes trainings on radio and TV journalism, investigative and feature writing training, conducts interactions etc. [email protected] http://www.indigenousvoice.com/en/
Kapaeeng Foundation (KF) is a human rights organization, which was established on 1 April 2004 with Bangladesh the view to working for promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples of the country. Kapaeeng Foundation is duly registered with the Joint Stock Company and Firms of Commerce Ministry, Government of Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. [email protected]
http://kapaeeng.org/ Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) is a peoples’ movement started in 1978 to India facilitate, support and strengthen solidarity, unity and peace among the Nagas, and also with other indigenous peoples and human rights organisations. The movement has 3 separate sections who carry out
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different activities (Delhi, Manipur and Nagaland). All are volunteers.
Ningreichon: [email protected] Gam: [email protected] Atina: [email protected]
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Naga women’s Union (NWU) is a social and mass-based women’s organization formed formally in 1994 India at Ukhrul, Manipur. The initiative to form the Union was taken during the Naga Week-a Collaboration of the United Nation Declaration of the International Year of World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1993 at Kohima, Nagaland state. NWU stands for the rights and dignity of women, for the cause of Nagas in general and to strive towards strengthening the Naga unity and also provides a common platform for gender equality, advocating for peace, human rights and capacity building through trainings, workshops, advocacy, networking and lobbying. [email protected]
Adivasi Womens Network is a network formed with a commitment to address, sensitise, and bring India awareness on gender based injustices faced by Adivasi women within their own communities and in society at large.
Elina Horo: [email protected] https://adivasiwomennetwork.wordpress.com
Gladson Dungdung is an India individual consultant, writer, and activist with a vast network of activists, academicians, media, politicians, CSOs, NGOs, and most importantly the IPs in Jharkhand, Jattisgarth and Orissa. He is highly esteemed among the IPs of these areas because they have witnessed how he and his network has been able to bring real change to their area.
Gladson Dungdung: [email protected]
IWGIA’s MAIN PARTNERS: ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE Name project partner Country Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) is the umbrella organization of 59 indigenous Nepal peoples in Nepal, established in 1991 and composed of District Coordination Councils (DDCs) in more than 71 districts, more than 2500 Village Coordinating Councils (VCCs), 7 affiliated national level organizations (indigenous journalists, youth, students, women, lawyers, artist and labour), and an international network in more than 19 countries. The key objective of NEFIN is to fight for indigenous peoples’ rights in Nepal. NEFIN’s climate change program has been an IWGIA partner since 2009 under the REDD+ project. [email protected] http://www.nefinredd.org/
Centre for Support of Indigenous Peoples of the North (CSIPN) is an indigenous NGO in Russia Russian focusing on advancing the economic, social and cultural development of the indigenous communities of the Russian North, Siberia and the Far East by providing training and support services, as well as to ensure their Federatio participation in the decision-making processes at the national, regional and local levels. CSIPN also works n on biodiversity issues and particularly on the issue of indigenous peoples’ rights in relation to protected areas. CSIPN has been an IWGIA partner since 2011. [email protected] http://www.csipn.ru/
Mainyoito Pastoralists Integrated Development Organisation (MPIDO) hosts the IPNSCCC and has Kenya been an IWGIA partner on climate change issues since 2009. [email protected] 19
Pastoralists Indigenous Non-Govermental Organisations Forum (See Partners in Africa). PINGOs Tanzania Forum hosts TIPTCC and has been an IWGIA partner on climate change issues since 2013. [email protected]
IWGIA’s MAIN PARTNERS IN LATIN AMERICA Name project partner Country Organicacion national de mujeres indigenas Andinas y Amazonicas del Peru (ONAMIAP) is an Peru indigenous women’s organisation, established in 2009. It is represented in 14 regions. It is a member of the National Committee on Climate Change, which consists of government, civil society and the private sector. ONAMIAP is also a member of the Unity Pact of Indigenous Organizations of Peru and played an important role in the organization of the People's Summit on Climate Change during COP20. ONAMIPA has been a partner of IWGIA’s climate change program since 2016. [email protected] http://www.onamiap.org/
Peru Equidad provides legal and social support for Amazonian organizations. It also performs the Peru important job of monitoring public policies about indigenous rights through research, documentation, advocacy and training. It is particularly involved in supporting GTAWN and PUINAMIDT. [email protected] www.equidad.pe
The indigenous platform PUNIAMUDT (PUINAMUD) is composed of four indigenous organizations Peru of the Quechua, Achuar, Kukama and Kichwa people, representing 125 communities. The organization support the struggle of the indigenous communities against the oil companies that have been operated for 45 years leaving a series of critical and environmental impacts. [email protected]
Gobierno Autonomo de la Nación Wampis (GTAWN) represents the indigenous autonomous Peru government of the Wampis people, established in November 2015 with the aim of defending its territorial integrity. This is the first self-declared autonomous region, comprising an Amazonian territory of almost 1.300.000 hectares, with a population of 11,000 people in 100 communities. The indigenous government has established its own parliament. [email protected]
Centro de Estudios Juridicos e Investigación Social (CEJIS) is the main Bolivian institution that Bolivia accompanied the process of legalization of territories for indigenous communities in the lowlands of the country. It was founded in 1978. Currently, it is supporting actions aimed at building indigenous autonomies. IWGIA has been associated with CEJIS since 1992. [email protected] www.cejis.org
Confederación Nacional de Mujeres Indígenas de Bolivia (CENAMIB) was founded in 2007, Bolivia promotes the organizational process of the Andean and Amazonian women of Bolivia. One of the main focuses of its work is the promotion of indigenous rights, in particular women and youth, through its Communication Program. The organization has small offices in the cities of Santa Cruz and La Paz. [email protected]
IWGIA’s MAIN PARTNERS: INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY
Name of partner organisation Country
Tebtebba Foundation (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education) is an Philippines indigenous peoples’ organization born out of the need for heightened advocacy to have the rights of indigenous peoples respected, protected and fulfilled worldwide. It also advocates and works on the elaboration and operationalization of indigenous peoples’ sustainable, self-determined development. Tebtebba actively engaged in the processes which led to the adoption of international human rights law and other international instruments, policies and agreements. These include the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the establishment of spaces within the United Nations, such as the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, among others. 20
Tebtebbas’ former Director , Ms Victoria Tauli Corpuz is currently serving as UN Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Tebtebba has been a close working partner of IWGIA since 1995. Tebtebba is one of the two facilitators of the Indigenous Peoples Major Group on the SDGs. [email protected] www.tebtebba.org
Center for Autonomy and Development of Indigenous Peoples (CADPI) is an indigenous Nicaragua organisation based in Nicaragua. CADPI is working in areas of intercultural communication, cultural revitalisation, indigenous women’s rights, sustainable development and climate change and its impact on indigenous communities. CADPI is actively engaged in global processes related to indigenous peoples rights, particularly those related to Climate negotiations, Sustainable Development and Indigenous Women Rights. CADPI plays a key coordinating role for the engagement of indigenous peoples’ organisations from Central and South America in global processes. CADPI is also an active member in several global partnership with other indigenous organizations from other regions: Asia, Africa and the Pacific. CADPI is also member of the International Land Coalition – ILC. CADPI’s President, Ms Myrna Cunningham served as President to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. In June 2014, she was appointed as one of the two indigenous advisors to assist the President of the UN General Assembly in the drafting and negotiation of the WCIP Outcome Document. Currently she is one of the 10-Member Group to Support the Technology Facilitation Mechanism for the SDGs. CADPI has been a partner of IWGIA since 2012. [email protected] www.cadpi.org
The Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Asia- (AIPP) is an indigenous regional organization founded in 1988 by indigenous peoples’ movements. Regional AIPP is committed to the cause of promoting and defending indigenous peoples’ rights and human rights and articulating issues of relevance to indigenous peoples. At present, AIPP has 47 members from 14 countries in Asia with 14 National Formations, 15 Sub-national Formations and 18 Local Formations. Of this number, 6 are Indigenous Women’s Organizations and 4 are Indigenous Youth Organizations.
The International Indigenous Women’s Forum (best known as Foro Internacional de Mujeres Global Indigenas -FIMI-) is a network of Indigenous women leaders from Asia, Africa and the Americas. FIMI’s mission is to bring together Indigenous women activists, leaders, and human rights promoters from different parts of the world to coordinate agendas, build unity, develop leadership and advocacy skills, increase Indigenous women’s role in international decision-making processes, and advance women’s human rights. FIMI is a network of strong Indigenous women leaders from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, whose purpose is to strengthen Indigenous women’s networks, increase their participation and visibility in the international arena, and build capacity. FIMI has been a partner of IWGIA since 2012. IWGIA and FIMI has organised several events on indigenous women during the sessions of the UNPFII and together lobbied the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) for the including in their work agenda the situation of indigenous women. [email protected] www.chirapaq.org.pe
Indigenous Peoples Major Group on the Sustainable Development Goals (IPMG – SDG) is one of Inter- the 9 “Major Groups” that were invited to contribute to the development of the SDG-Agenda, through national active participation in the negotiation process of the SDG’s leading to its adoption in September 2015. The Indigenous Peoples Major Group (IPMG) has nominated two Organizing Partners (OPs) who serve as facilitators. Within the current working structure, there are two global Organizing Partners - Tebtebba (Indigenous Peoples International Centre for Policy research and Education) and IITC (international Indian Treaty Council). The IPMG also includes regional organizing partner focal points. The IPMG maintains a global list-serve and regional list-serves. The IPMG submit proposals and position papers to the process related to Sustainable Development Goals and the Post2015 Development Agenda processes. 21
The Indigenous Peoples Major Group has been a close partner of IWGIA since its establishment in the Earth Summit 1992. The IPMG and IWGIA were the main coordinator of indigenous peoples’ engagement in the Rio+20 process. Currently, the IPMG, its organizing partners and the regional focal points are IWGIA’s main partners in the monitoring and the review of implementation of the SDGs process.
IWGIA’s MAIN STRATEGIC PARTNERS – WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT INVOLVED: Name of partner Country The Saami Council is a non–governmental organization, with Saami member organizations in Finland, Nordic Russia, Norway and Sweden. The Saami Council was founded in 1956 is one of the indigenous peoples’ organizations which have existed longest.
The primary aim of the Saami Council is the promotion of Saami rights and interests in the four countries where the Saami are living. The main task of the Saami Council is to consolidate the feeling of affinity among the Saami people, to attain recognition for the Saami as a nation and to maintain the cultural, political, economic and social rights of the Saami in the legislation of the four states. The Saami Council is a key player in global processes on topics such as indigenous peoples, human rights and arctic and environment. Since the 70’s IWGIA has had a close partnership with the Saami Council as they are one of the key players in UN processes related to the recognition of indigenous peoples rights. [email protected] http://www.saamicouncil.net/?deptid=1116
Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC) Arctic Is a major international non-governmental organization representing the Inuit people of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Russia. The organization holds Consultative Status at the United Nations. ICC is a close and strategic partner of IWGIA in UN processes related to indigenous peoples rights where they have been very active since the 80’s IWGIA and ICC-Greenland meet and consult each other regularly about engagement and strategies regarding our engagement in UN processes and issues concerning the Arctic. http://inuit.org/en/contact.html http://inuit.org/en/about-icc.html
The Sami Parliament of Norway Norway (Sámediggi) is an elected assembly that represents the Sami in Norway. IWGIA and the Sami Parliament of Norway developed and outstanding partnership in the preparation for the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples coordinating indigenous preparatory initiatives. IWGIA and the Saami Parliament of Norway are committed to build on the partnership established in relation with the follow up of the WCIP. [email protected] www.sametinget.no/
Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission (CHTC) Bangladesh IWGIA has been involved in addressing the situation facing indigenous peoples in the CHT for decades. In 1990, IWGIA and the Organising Committee CHT Campaign (OCCHTC) in Amsterdam established the Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission with five international members. Over the next 10 years the Commission published a series of reports titled “Life is not Ours”, which documented widespread human rights violations of the indigenous populations in the CHT at a time when hardly any thorough documentation existed. The Commission dissolved itself in 2000 but was re-established in 2008 in response to limited implementation of the CHT Accord, especially with regards to resolving land disputes, as well as worrying reports of continued violations of human rights in the region, continuous influx of Bengali settlers and continued presence of the military. The re-established Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission, which now comprises members from both Bangladesh and abroad, undertakes regular missions to Bangladesh and carries out intensive lobby work at the national and international level. [email protected] www.chtcommission.org/
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Annex 2a Results Framework
Thematic IWGIA Danida Framework Program 2017 – 2019 Program Thematic Support and promote indigenous peoples’ right to self-determined sustainable Program development Objective Impact Indicator Increased fulfilment of indigenous people’s right to self-determined sustainable development, measured by - Indigenous Peoples’ Rights are specifically addressed in procedures, programs and action plans and their practical implementation is monitored by relevant international/regional institutions and UN mechanisms
- Increased no. of advocacy cases carried out by IPOs in all regions regarding land rights, self-governance and the Paris Agreement, including increased no. of successful cases.
Engage- Effective mechanisms for recognition & protection of IP rights ment Title 1 Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms engage with states and other duty Outcome bearers to sensitize them on indigenous peoples’ rights and hold them accountable for their protection.
Indigenous Peoples are included in the monitoring and the review of the implementation of two UN Global processes (WCIP Commitments and SDGs ) Informal and formal platforms for dialogue between international and regional human rights Outcome bodies and institutions duty bearers (State institutions) and indigenous peoples are indicator established.
International and national dialogues, training seminars, thematic conferences etc. on relevant human rights issues organized in cooperation with indigenous peoples, regional human rights mechanisms and UN mandate holders.
Number of references and specific recommendations included in official thematic reports and country reviews from UN mechanisms relevant to IP Rights (UN Human Rights Council mechanisms: EMRIP, Special Procedures, UPR, HR&B) and regional human rights mechanisms.
Indigenous Peoples Major Group (SDG) submits relevant documentation in major meetings on the SDG’s implementation at international level. 5 countries specifically refer to IP rights in their national SDG action plans.
6 policy dialogues organized at country level and national action plans developed to ensure implementation of the WCIP Outcome Document.
Baseline Despite the historic accomplishments achieved at the international level in relation to the Year 0 recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights, the practical implementation of their rights at country level is still far out of reach. Resistance and skepticism as to the legitimacy of their rights is still widespread at local, national, regional and international level.
10 years after the adoption of the UNDRIP and with three UN mandates established to deal with the promotion and the protection of indigenous peoples rights (UNPFII; SR and EMRIP), it is very clear that international commitments and recommendations provided by UN mandates, have had very limited impact as their implementation have been ignored by most States in their domestic policies: Till today, very few countries have complied with their international commitments relevant to the protection of indigenous peoples with concrete action plans to ensure their adequate application. 23
Another challenge is the considerable number of UN organizations and other multilateral institutions that still consider IPs’ rights as a marginal issue within their broader mandate, and many of their policies and programs which directly affect indigenous peoples continue to be developed and implemented without regard to indigenous peoples’ rights.
The commitments expressed by States in the WCIP Outcome Document including recommendations provided to States and UN System are an important step forward in the affirmation of indigenous peoples’ rights. Furthermore, indigenous peoples are also at the heart of the 2030 Agenda with its promise to “leave no one behind” and its foundation on principles of universality, human rights, equality and environmental sustainability - core priorities for indigenous peoples. However, the real value for indigenous peoples of these global commitments is still to be seen.
Adequate implementation requires the political will from States, proactive engagement of UN Human Rights Mechanisms, and well-coordinated advocacy actions on the part of indigenous peoples.as the key determining factors for successfully advancing in closing the implementation gap, Thus, processes related to: the implementation of the WCIP Outcome Document including recommendations from UN Mechanisms and to the monitoring and review of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals will be IWGIA’s key entry points to advance in the practical operationalization of the rights of indigenous peoples. Particular priority will be given to ensure that indigenous peoples’ organizations are well prepared and that their right to fully and effectively participate and contribute in processes at national, regional and international level is upheld by States and relevant stakeholders.
Target Indigenous Peoples and the Interagency Support Group are actively engaged in the Year 3 implementation of the System Wide Action Plan. 4 countries have engaged in a dialogue with the SR and the EMRIP to implement their recommendations. Five UPR reports include specific recommendations regarding indigenous peoples’ rights. The Commission on the Status of Women has organized a general debate on the issue of violence against indigenous women and girls Indigenous Peoples in 10 target countries are included and represented in national processes established to develop and implement national action plans aimed at implementing the SDGs. 8 National reports presented during the HLPF make specific reference to national initiatives aimed at improving the situation of indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples Major Group on the SDGs is invited and actively contribute in official/major events aimed at monitoring the implementation of the SDGs.
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Output 1: Indigenous peoples and IWGIA inform the International Human Rights Mechanisms about GLOBAL the human rights situation of indigenous peoples.
Initiatives to disseminate information at country level about decisions and recommendations made by international human rights mechanisms have taken place.
Indigenous peoples’ organizations and networks have developed their own strategies of engagement at regional and international level with regard to the following processes. - Follow up of the WCIP Outcome Document - Monitoring and implementation of the SDGs - UN Forum on Business and Human Rights - Universal Periodic Review Mechanism
Sensitization seminars and policy dialogues have taken place in 7 target countries aimed at advancing in the implementation of international commitments regarding indigenous peoples’ rights at country level
State delegations, UN institutions and UN mandate holders have received submissions, thematic reports, communications, etc. from IWGIA and its partners about issues/topics of particular relevance in the context of international processes relevant.
Output 20 /reports/communications submitted by indigenous peoples’ organizations and IWGIA to indicator State delegations, UN institutions and relevant UN mandate holders on issues of particular relevance or urgency for indigenous peoples. 3 parallel events organized during the annual sessions of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
8 national policy dialogues aimed at developing action plans for the implementation of the WCIP Outcome Document where States, UN Country Teams and Indigenous Peoples
A total of 10 public events on specific thematic issues organized by indigenous peoples in cooperation with IWGIA during annual sessions of relevant UN Mechanisms dealing with indigenous Peoples Rights.
The following knowledge management tools on the WCIP and the SDG are developed.: 1 video 5 Radio Programmes 3 information leaflets on the Post 2030 Development Agenda and Indigenous Peoples. 3 side events organised during the HLPF sessions. Training workshops on the SDGs held in Malaysia, Philippines and India. 1 major event aimed at celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the UNDRIP organised in UN Headquarters ( NY or Geneva)
Baseline Lack of political will on the part of many States to implement international commitments Year 0 regarding indigenous peoples’ rights.
Limited awareness about international commitments regarding indigenous peoples’ rights at country level (relevant State institutions, UN Country Teams, Private Sector, Civil Society)
Lack of implementation and follow up of recommendations made by international Human Rights Mechanisms on indigenous peoples’ rights poorly implemented.
Limited engagement of indigenous peoples’ organizations in the process related to the elaboration of national action plans aimed at implementing the SDGs.
Target 4 National action plans (expected to be developed in El Salvador, Paraguay; Democratic Year 3 Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo,) for the implementation of indigenous peoples’ 25
rights have been developed through a process that involves relevant State institutions, Indigenous Peoples and UN country teams. 6 countries have developed specific producers to ensure the inclusion of indigenous peoples in the consultation process related to the elaboration of national action plans on the SDGs The Indigenous Peoples Major Group on the SDG’s has submitted a 4 statements/ position papers to the High Level Plenary meetings of the SDG. Comments and recommendations provided by the Indigenous Peoples Major Group to State reports presented during the HLPF. UN mandate holders have engaged in dialogues with duty bearers and indigenous peoples in 6 target countries (Indonesia, Guatemala, Kenya, Tanzania, Bolivia, Philippines and Mexico). 4 Submissions to the UN Special Rapporteur, the UN Permanent Forum and the Human Rights Council on specific cases of violence against indigenous women and girls.
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Output 2: African Representatives of African government authorities, civil servants and the judiciary have Commis- received information on and been made aware of the issue of IP rights as per the ACHPR sion on policy framework and international human rights law – and IPs have used the ACHPR platform Human and to inform about the human rights violations they suffer from and seek redress and protection. Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)
Output ACHPR reports from country visits, sensitization seminars, trainings, ACHPR Concluding indicator Observations and ACHPR Urgent Appeals issued to governments indicate that the awareness raising towards duty bearers has taken place. And IP statements and shadow reports indicate that IPs have used the ACHPR platform.
Baseline From a situation 15 years ago where the ACHPR did not in any way work on IP rights, the Year 0 ACHPR has today with the support of IWGIA developed into the main regional human rights platform for indigenous peoples’ rights in Africa. The ACHPR has adopted a progressive and ground-breaking policy framework on IP rights; it has established a Working Group on Indigenous Populations (WGIP) which carries out promotional activities; it includes IP rights in its regular examination of state reports; it has developed progressive jurisprudence on IP rights; and it collaborates actively with UN and other regional human rights mechanisms on IP rights issues. However, while important gains have been achieved at the ACHPR level, the rights of IPs continue to be seriously violated in many African countries, and there is a huge need for using the ACHPR framework for sensitizing governments/duty bearers and addressing human rights violations at country level.
Target Duty bearers (government authorities, civil servants and the judiciary) in 2-4 African countries Year 1 have received information on /are aware of the IP rights framework of the ACHPR and of the human rights situation of IPs in their countries (1 country visit, 1 sensitization seminar, 1 set of Concluding Observations, 1 Urgent Alert, 1 annual training at the University of Pretoria). 6 IP organizations have made active use of the ACHPT platform.
Target Duty bearers (government authorities, civil servants and the judiciary) in 4-8 African countries Year 2 have received information on /are aware of the IP rights framework of the ACHPR and of the human rights situation of IPs in their countries (2 country visits, 2 sensitization seminars, 2 sets of Concluding Observations, 2 Urgent Alerts, 2 annual trainings at the University of Pretoria). 12 IP organizations have made active use of the ACHPR platform.
Target Duty bearers (government authorities, civil servants and the judiciary) in 8-12 African countries Year 3 have received information on /are aware of the IP rights framework of the ACHPR and of the human rights situation of IPs in their countries (3 country visits, 3 sensitization seminars, 3 sets of Concluding Observations, 3 Urgent Alerts, 3 annual trainings at the University of Pretoria). 18 IP organizations have made active use of the ACHPR platform.
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Output 3: Indigenous partner organizations document on-going conflicts in their territories and prepare Inter- legal cases against States. American Duty bearers and indigenous peoples in Latin America are informed on the rights of indigenous Commis- peoples through an IACHR thematic report. sion on Human Rights (IACHR)
Output At least 2 cases on extractive industries' impact on indigenous peoples' rights in Latin America, indicator prepared and presented to the IACHR
A thematic study on indigenous rights produced by the IACHR with inputs from IWGIA
Baseline The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is experiencing a serious financial Year 0 crisis that is forcing it to suspend many activities and to cut its workforce by 40%. Unfortunately, the human rights situation in the region is deteriorating. Enforced disappearances, criminalization of and violence against human rights defenders, the dispossession of the territories, lands and natural resources of indigenous peoples, the growing vulnerability of indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ subsistence economies are all an inescapable reality. The most complex human rights problems, in previous decades attributable to the proliferation of dictatorships on the continent, now have their origins largely in the impact of the extractive industry. Latin America is a continent with vast natural resources and pristine forests, the exploitation of which is the target of neoliberal governments seeking fast, but unsustainable, economic development. Whereas the current policy has created high growth rates in some countries and lifted many out of absolute poverty, the indigenous populations lack far behind and pay with their lands, health and cultural survival for mainstream development.
Despite an alarming incapacity to implement a human rights based approach to development among authorities and officials of the state as well as among the private sector, in contrast to other developing regions, Latin America generally has advanced legal frameworks, including the ratification of the most important human rights instruments. There is also a long tradition for solidarity between the intellectual class and the indigenous social movement. This makes for two strong alliances and entry points for pushing for a greater implementation of a human rights based approach to development through advocacy and legal action targeting both state authorities and the private sector.
Over the coming years, a focus on the strengthening of indigenous self-governance will thus go hand in hand with awareness raising of local and national authorities and the development of case law in the fields of extractive industries and other business interventions on indigenous peoples’ lands.
Target Dialogue between indigenous leaders and governments at the IACHR headquarter on human Year 1 rights violations (Support the participation of 2 indigenous leaders at IACHR public hearing). Preparation of thematic study for the IACHR.
Target Support the preparation of 1 case to de Inter American System and support of the participation of Year 2 2 indigenous leaders to an IACHR public hearing. Presentation of IWGIAs inputs to thematic study for the IACHR.
Target Follow up of cases supported by IWGIA at the IACHR. Support the production and distribution of Year 3 a publication of IACHR thematic rapport.
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Outcome Indigenous peoples in IWGIA’s target areas in East Africa, South Asia and Latin America are aware of their land rights as per national and international law and carry out competent and focused advocacy work for the realization of their land rights.
Indigenous peoples in South America exercise the right to self-determination through the defense of their territories access to autonomy and self-government , setting an example for indigenous peoples in other regions.
Outcome indicator Number of duly implemented consultation processes carried out between state agencies and indigenous authorities in accordance with international indigenous rights standard (3 in Africa, at least one in Latin America). 3 land related legal cases in Africa filed and sustained in courts. 4 agreements in Latin America with states and/or local government recognizing indigenous self- governance structures 2 indigenous territories in Latin America allocated to and managed by indigenous authorities. Number of spaces for dialogue created between indigenous authorities and state authorities (5 in Africa). Revision of public policies that respect and guarantee indigenous rights. 2 national level advocacy campaigns are carried out by indigenous peoples in Asia. Constitutional amendments in favor of indigenous peoples have been achieved in Asia. Asian indigenous organizations prepare and submit 6 International advocacy papers to relevant international mechanisms 1 regional exchange of experiences and capacity development seminar has been carried out for all relevant partners in Asia to strengthen their network and collaboration. A common advocacy strategy for the partners in the region will also be an outcome of the regional meeting.
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Output 1: 12 IPOs organizations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have the capacity to advocate for the land East rights of indigenous communities and have assisted indigenous communities to have their land Africa rights fulfilled via community mobilization, policy advocacy, monitoring and documentation of violations/land grabbing, dialogue with duty bearers, legal action and community land titling.
Output Written policy advocacy briefs, reports documenting human rights violations, minutes and media indicator coverage of dialogue meetings with governments, legal case documents and community land maps indicate that the outputs have been achieved.
Baseline IPs in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda face increased land dispossession/grabbing as their Year 0 traditional lands are seized to be used for expansion of national parks and wildlife hunting areas, farming and large scale agribusiness, infrastructure projects, mining, oil exploration, green energy projects etc. This land dispossession risks undermining the livelihoods, culture and very survival of IPs in these countries.
Target 3 IP organizations in Tanzania and 4 IP organizations in Kenya have worked for the realization of Year 1 IP land rights via community mobilization, policy advocacy, monitoring and documentation of violations/land grabbing and dialogue with duty bearers.
Target 5 IP organizations in Tanzania, 5 IP organizations in Kenya and 2 IP organizations in Uganda Year 2 have worked for the realization of IP land rights via community mobilization, policy advocacy, monitoring and documentation of violations/land grabbing, dialogue with duty bearers, legal action and community land titling.
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Target 5 IP organizations in Tanzania, 5 IP organizations in Kenya and 2 IP organizations in Uganda Year 3 have worked for the realization of IP land rights via community mobilization, policy advocacy, monitoring and documentation of violations/land grabbing, dialogue with duty bearers, legal action and community land titling.
Target The main IP organizations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have actively raised awareness and Final year build capacity among IP communities on land rights issues; cases of land dispossession/land grabbing have been monitored and documented; government authorities and other duty bearers have been lobbied in relation to rights violations; legal cases have been filed in courts; dialogue has been established with government authorities to promote progressive land policy reform and implementation; and community land titling has been carried out (in Tanzania).
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Output 2: IPOs in Asia have the capacity to advocate for their rights to a varying degree. The aim for the South Asia next 3 years is to utilize the stronger IWGIA partners in Asia (not only from the focal region) to help capacitating the weaker organizations, and to strengthen the network among the partners, and thus facilitate a stronger voice of IPs in Asia in different national, regional and international advocacy efforts. Expertise from Latin America will be sought where relevant and beneficial to both.
Output 7 Indigenous organizations have developed capacity to advocate effectively for the protection of indicator their (land) rights and/or their right to self-determined development in Nepal, India and Bangladesh (and 3 IPOs in Myanmar with limited financial support from IWGIA). A strong network has been formed between the organizations, and advocacy efforts on common issues and concerns have been orchestrated. Stronger IPOs support, mentor and help train the weaker IPOs in the network – expertise from Latin America will be included. In Nepal the indigenous movement has become scattered after the failed attempts to influence Baseline the constitution writing process to a satisfactory degree. The process has created distrust and Year 0 dissatisfaction with some of the leading figures in the movement. While the new constitution fails to provide for the protection of IP rights, violations continue despite the fact that Nepal as the only country in Asia has ratified the ILO convention 169.
In India there are some indigenous women’s organizations established, however they have a quite low capacity and are not really connected. This will be addressed and developed in the innovation Lab on Indigenous Women, where the intention is to strengthen the organizations, their network, and common advocacy efforts especially on the national level.
Indigenous communities in mainland India (Jharkhand, Chattisgarth, Orissa etc.) are increasingly losing their land. The indigenous peoples in North East India face different challenges. After decades of militarization and armed struggles, a framework peace-agreement has been signed – yet the content of the agreement hasn’t been disclosed to the public. The indigenous peoples of North East India have been able to achieve self-governance and keep the control over their land to some extent, and in that way are in a much better position than their counterparts in the mainland.
The peace agreement (Chittagong Hill Tracts accord) in Bangladesh was signed in 1997. However, 19 years later the implementation is still lacking behind and thus no real progress has been seen on the commissioning of an effective and functioning limited local self-governance system that ensures land and other rights of Indigenous peoples in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. In the densely populated plains of Bangladesh indigenous peoples as well as in the CHT land is being acquired on an unprecedented scale.
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Target The indigenous movement in Nepal has re-established itself through a national conference. Year 1 Nationwide 3 large indigenous organizations organize the conference jointly, and the tangible outcome will be a joint, national advocacy and action plan for the indigenous movement in Nepal including a strong media action plan. Additionally, Indigenous peoples’ human rights defenders (IPHRD) have strengthened their capacities through regular trainings and sharing of experiences on monitoring and alerting the relevant bodies when violations occur across Nepal.
In mainland India, IWGIA will utilize the best practices and experiences from previous years, where good results have been achieved through conducting research and produce publications. The focus will be on cases of forest rights violations committed in mainland India. The publications will be produced in Hindi and in English (for awareness raising as well as advocacy on national and international levels). A state and national level campaign on forest rights will be organized supporting the sprouting movement of IPs fighting for their right to forestland. In Northeast India, civil society (IPOs) is actively seeking renewed space for active participation in the peace talks. Simultaneously, awareness raising on land rights, and mapping of IP land is carried out (best practices from Malaysia and Myanmar will be used, and organizations from these countries will be helping supporting and training the partners in India).
In Bangladesh IWGIA’s partner organization is monitoring the implementation of the CHT Accord as well as UPR recommendations. 1 report will be written on the implementation status of the peace agreement, and an advocacy strategy will be developed with other organizations working in support of the indigenous peoples of the CHT. IWGIA will also map potential new partners to work with in Bangladesh.
In Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Myanmar a phasing out with a long-term partner will be designed and carried out focusing on sustainability and ethical exit from IWGIA support. The partners will be included as resource partners for other weaker organizations in Asia – especially on land rights, and they will be included in networks, sharing of experiences and possibly innovation lab projects (co-funding mainly).
Target 3 national level advocacy campaigns orchestrated by a joint indigenous movement has taken Year 2 place throughout Nepal. 3 joint international positions/submissions have been presented at international forums. 2 national level trainings and sharing of experiences of IPHRD will be carried out involving inputs from experts from Latin America. IPHRDs write and submit 1 position paper to the National Institute for Human Rights in Nepal.
In India research will be conducted on mining and the consequences hereof for IPs in mainland India. Publications will be utilized for advocacy purposes, awareness raising and mobilization of the IPs for the protection of their land, culture and livelihood. Cases will be brought to the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.
Bangladesh: 3 international submissions on the status of the implementation of the CHT peace agreement and the implementation of the UPR recommendations will be produced and submitted to relevant international bodies. Communities will be mobilised in a national level campaign for the full implementation of the peace agreement.
Target 3 constitutional amendments for recognition of IP (land) rights have been included in the Year 3 constitution in Nepal. IPHRDs network is consolidated and capable of writing position papers and submit well- documented cases of human rights violations to the relevant national and international institutions.
In mainland India a national level campaign on mining will be organized by the Adivasi movement. Cases will be brought to the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights. 1 well- documented case will be submitted to the Special Rapporteur on indigenous peoples’ rights, and she will be invited to speak during the campaign. In Northeast India, the IPOs are well-equipped to carry out land mapping and documentation, and are continuously raising awareness of IPs rights to land and self-determined development. 30
For the 3rd year of the program in Bangladesh, targets and specific activities will be further specified according to the results of the first two years, potential new partners’ capacities, and the political situation in general.
A regional level intervention (seminar/conference) on the struggle for self-determined development for indigenous peoples in South Asia has been planned and carried out in collaboration with all partners in the region.
Target The indigenous movement in Nepal has once again consolidated itself as a grassroots movement Final year with a common goal and action plan. The movement has been successful in influencing amendments in the constitution to include respect for indigenous peoples’ rights (to land). The Adivasi movement in mainland India and the IPOs of Northeast India have equally been strengthened and consolidated in their common struggle for respect of their constitutional rights. The IPOs in Northeast India have been capable of creating a new common ground for them to take active part in the peace negotiations.
The main IP organizations in Nepal, India and Bangladesh have actively raised awareness and developed capacity among IP communities on land rights issues; cases of land dispossession/land grabbing have been monitored and documented; government authorities and other duty bearers have been lobbied in relation to rights violations; legal cases have been filed in courts; dialogue has been established with government authorities to promote progressive land policy implementation; and community land titling has been carried out. Stronger IWGIA partners in Asia have developed capacity in the weaker organizations, and the network among the partners in the region has been strengthened for a stronger voice of IPs in Asia in different national, regional and international advocacy efforts.
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Output 3: Indigenous communities in South America have knowledge and capacity regarding the Latin implementation of autonomous territories. America Relevant state agencies take note of indigenous claims to autonomy and enter into dialogue. The experiences of building indigenous autonomies remain available to feed similar processes in other regions. Relevant state institutions implement consultation process in relation with extractive industries and infrastructure projects in indigenous territories.
Output 4 autonomous indigenous governance structures established in Latin America. indicator 4 legal/ advocacy/ media strategies and plans elaborated in Latin America. In Latin America, at least 1 of negotiations in relation with consultation process implemented.
Baseline Most of the countries in Latin America ratified ILO Convention 169 but its implementation has Year 0 been lacking both in regulations and in public policies and budgets. Conflicts with oil, mining, forestry industries, the construction of large highways or hydroelectric projects and the concentration of land for agribusiness, are all creating highly conflictive environment for indigenous peoples’ interaction with the State.
The indigenous peoples’ demand for autonomy is one of the most significant claims under which they have rallied in recent years. Autonomy is a collective right as well as a universal right, enshrined in major international human rights instruments, which is based on the principle of self- determination. How to move forward has been discussed at different places, generating distrust in national governments, for the fear of the division of the national territory. IWGIA is particularly following the autonomy process of Indigenous peoples in Peru and Bolivia, which provide for two of the most relevant political negotiations at the moment.
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Target Exchange of experiences between indigenous autonomies in Latin America. Experiences, best Year 1 practices and major pitfalls documented and distributed to indigenous and state authorities. (1 seminar, 1 report, 1 radio program, 1 press release) Strategies developed (1 report) Indigenous government of the Wampis territory in Peru empowered Monitoring of public policies through Observatories on indigenous rights (2 workshops, 2 press releases) Indigenous organizations in 2 Latin American countries have raised awareness on territorial defense in relation with the presence of extractive industries (1 workshop, 1 radio program, 1 press release)
Target 3 indigenous territories in Peru (1) and Bolivia (2) have worked in the implementation of their Year 2 rights as autonomous territories. (1 publication of the experience of Wampis autonomy) Monitoring of public policies through Observatories on indigenous rights (2 workshops, 1 report, 2 press release) Indigenous peoples implemented initiatives to control companies that have a large impact on the natural resources of the indigenous territories (2 training workshops, 1 radio program, 2 press release)
Target 3 indigenous autonomies in Peru and Bolivia continued to work for the full implementation of their Year 3 autonomy. (1 publication of indigenous autonomy models, 1 radio program, 1 press release)
Monitoring of public policies through Observatories on indigenous rights (2 workshops, 1 radio program, 2 press release)
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Outcome IPs advocate for the implementation of the preamble of the Paris Agreement which refers to the rights of indigenous peoples, in climate policy development and actions at international and national levels.
Outcome 2 nationally determined contributions and 3 national communications to UNFCCC of IWGIA focus indicator countries reflect on IP rights. The discussion on the importance of implementing the preamble of the Paris Agreement is voiced during negotiations of Parties on implementation mechanisms and can be seen in reports from UNFCCC meetings.
Baseline Nationally Determined Contributions and National Communications of IWGIA focus countries do Year 0 not or to a very limited extent (Nepal and Kenya) reflect indigenous peoples’ rights. IPs in Nepal, Kenya, Myanmar and Tanzania have already established advocacy avenues and are working extensively on pushing for IP rights in national policies and strategies on ex. REDD+, adaptation action plans, energy policies, etc.
Target Through intensive advocacy at national and international level, 2 countries where IWGIA works Year 3 have included reference to indigenous peoples’ rights in their Nationally Determined Contributions and 4 countries have national climate change policies that refer to IP rights and that are reflected in their reporting to UNFCCC.
Output 4 IP partner organizations in Nepal, Myanmar, Kenya and Tanzania, and 2 IP networks in East Africa have informed and lobbied national governments on implementing the preamble of the Paris Agreement.
3 IP representatives from the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) inform and lobby the UNFCCC on the implementation of the preamble of the Paris agreement in further climate change mechanisms.
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Output Relevant briefing notes and written statements produced at national level in 4 countries and indicator dialogues with duty bearers taken place. Statements and positions of the IIPFCC presented to bi-lateral meetings and in negotiations at intl. level.
Baseline 4 indigenous organizations in 4 countries and 2 IP networks in East Africa are organized and Year 0 engage in advocacy work at national level but are still digesting the Paris agreement and strategizing on how to build their advocacy efforts and how to use the preamble to influence national policy development.
Target 4 IP advocacy strategies on the Paris Agreement in 4 countries and 1 at international level. Year 1 Dialogues with national duty bearers on the Paris Agreement preamble in 4 countries. Participation of 3 IP representatives in 2 international meetings as part of the IIPFCC.
Target Dialogues with duty bearers in 4 countries on Nationally Determined Contributions and on Year 2 national REDD+ and adaptation policies. Information material, statements and positions produced by partner organisation and networks, including comments National Communications. Participation of 3 IP representatives in 2 international meetings as part of the IIPFCC. Briefing notes, advocacy materials, and joint actions at international level.
Target 4 indigenous organizations and 2 indigenous networks have been successful in contributing to 2 Year 3 Nationally Determined Contributions and 4 national policies reflecting IP rights and are monitoring the reports submitted by national governments to the UNFCCC. At the international level, 3 IP representatives participate in negotiations and bring forward IP issues and concerns.
Innovation Indigenous Women’s Rights Lab Project Indigenous women and youth in Latin America are increasingly and more effectively claiming 1 their right to self-determination.
Outcome Indigenous women and youth are aware of their rights to sexual and reproductive health and hold duty bearers responsible for non-implementation and rights violations.
Outcome In Latin America at least 4 cases of human rights violations of indigenous women documented indicator and presented to the court or national and international human rights mechanisms. In Peru at least 10 women will be compensated by the state as victims of human rights violations.
Baseline The right to control over one’s body and reproduction is a fundamental human right, as is the Year 0 right of indigenous peoples to reproduce their cultures.
Unveiling historical injustices based in racism and gender discrimination is a powerful way for indigenous women, not least young women, to become aware about their historically marginalized position within Peruvian society. Organizing to claim justice and raise awareness is a means to empowerment, which will reach far beyond the concrete case.
Between 1996 and 2000, in the context of the Peruvian government’s national family planning program, the government of then President Fujimori carried out an unprecedented systematic forced sterilization program of indigenous and peasant women. It is estimated that some 300,000 tubal ligations were conducted and several thousand men were also sterilized. The issue has remained hidden for many years, with women organizing around it in only a few regions. Only now do the conditions seem to be in place for systematic work to be conducted on the issue of these sterilizations to seek justice and compensation for the affected women.
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Output Indigenous women in Ayacucho, Peru, are aware of their rights as women and as indigenous peoples. They are well organized, communicate publicly about their situation and political claims, using community media, radio and social media. They are empowered to enter into dialogue with duty bearers and present proposals as well as legal cases.
The state acknowledges its responsibility in the violation of indigenous peoples’ rights in the case of the sterilization program and ensure redress for the affected women.
Output indicator Cases of sterilization documented. In Latin America at least 20 radio programs, information notes, press releases, and human rights reports produced by indigenous women and distributed to IPOs, relevant duty bearers and media. In Latin America at least 20 women trained in their rights as indigenous peoples and women and in communication skills. In Latin America, 2 seminars of experience sharing and strategizing. In Latin America, 4 public campaigns.
Target Indigenous women in 2 Latin American countries have been trained on sexual and Year 1 reproductive rights (4 training seminars; production of 4 radio programs; 2 press releases) Indigenous women from Ayacucho have made use of the national and international human rights mechanism (1 Presentation at Permanent Forum, 1 dialog with UN Special Rapporteur)
Target Indigenous women in Peru shared experiences on sterilization cases (1 seminar, 1 video, 1 Year 2 radio program)
Target Indigenous women in Peru who suffered sterilization are empowered and demanded Year 3 recognition and compensation by the State (2 workshops, 2 press releases, 2 radio programs)
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Annex 2b THE IWGIA OVERALL CHANGE PATHWAY (work-in-progress)
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Annex 3 - BUDGET
BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET FRAME BUDGET 2017-2019 2017 2018 2019
1. Effective mechanisms for recognition & protection of IP rights 5.700.000 5.700.000 5.700.000 International Human Rights Advocacy 3.200.000 3.200.000 3.200.000 ACHPR 1.500.000 1.500.000 1.500.000 Other regional 700.000 700.000 700.000 Cross-cutting programs & program development 300.000 300.000 300.000
2. Land rights & territorial self-governance 6.927.000 6.927.000 6.927.000 Africa 2.665.000 2.865.000 2.965.000 Asia 2.112.000 2.112.000 2.112.000 Latin America 1.850.000 1.650.000 1.550.000 Cross-cutting programs & program development 300.000 300.000 300.000
3. IP Rights and Climate Change 400.000 400.000 400.000
Innovation Lab 400.000 400.000 400.000
Other Activities 2.000.000 2.000.000 2.000.000 Communication & documentation 1.200.000 1.200.000 1.200.000 Monitoring & Reviews 250.000 250.000 250.000 Evaluations 100.000 100.000 100.000 Partnership Building 450.000 450.000 450.000
Total Programmes & Projects 15.427.000 15.427.000 15.427.000
Audit 150.000 150.000 150.000 Administration fee (7%) 1.090.000 1.090.000 1.090.000 Frame total 16.667.000 16.667.000 16.667.000
Note to budget lines: “Other regional” covers regional projects in Asia and Latin America. “Cross-cutting programs” covers programs involving multiple partners and/or countries, and “program development” covers strategic development and quality development of programs.
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Budget 2017 Gross Income
2017 Admin.fee The Danish Foreign Ministry, DANIDA 16.667.000 1.090.364 CSR Nepal 9013 823.000 53.841 CISU Africa 9011 1.500.000 98.131 CISU Asia 9017 1.200.000 78.505 IFAD II Regional workshops 1.650.000 122.222 EU 9012 Bangladesh**) 600.000 39.252 EU Russia 1.250.000 81.776 NORAD CFI REDD+ 7.200.000 471.028 EU Small Grants Facility*) 7.769.286 508.271
Total 38.659.286 2.543.390
*) Subject to approval **) Subject to extension to 2017
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Annex 4 - Risk Management Guidelines for IWGIA’s partners
What is risk management and why do IWGIA and its partners do it? All projects are subject to different risks factors that may emerge in all phases of a project. If risks materialise they can have negative effect on the achievement of planned results of the project. Therefore it is very important to work with risk management. Risk management is a systematic approach to identify and analyse risks, introduce mitigating actions as well as to decide on risk tolerance and risk sharing. A risk analysis, followed by a proper risk response, may – besides decreasing any possible negative effects – increase the probability of achieving planned results. IWGIA accepts risks as part of our development cooperation, but we are constantly working to minimise the risks together with our partners. You as IWGIA’s partner play a key role in identifying and minimising the risks relating to your projects. Therefore, you should use these guidelines to further strengthen your risk management of projects.
Types of risks There are both internal and external risk factors. Internal risks are factors under the control of the programme that may hinder success, such as corruption, human and financial resource capacity, management capabilities, incentive structures, accountability and transparency, ownership and motivation of staff. External risks are conditions outside the programme which could have a negative influence on the achievement of results. External risks could be related to political, institutional, economic, environmental, social or technological conditions. Be aware that there are many more risks than these outlined here, but you only need to report on 1-4 different risks that are relevant for your project specifically. There are no “bad risks”; all risks are good to report on. Risk assessment creates transparency and helps us mitigate the risks together.
Make a risk assessment Assess the risks of your project by going through the 4 steps below. The risk assessment shall be written in the attached matrix (at the bottom of this document is a fictive example of how such a matrix could be filled out). One project can be exposed to several risks; in the attached matrix, you should present 1-4 of the most relevant risks for your specific project. The first 3 steps below correspond to the columns numbered 1, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b in the matrix. Always work on the risk assessment together with a colleague, as opinions on risks can be subjective and as you can have different input and knowledge about the risks. You need to go through all the 4 steps below for all the different risks relevant to the project.
1. Identify the risks (#1 in matrix) Start by adding date to when you are conducting the “first risk analysis” as shown in the first column. Then identify and shortly describe the risks, including possible effects if the risk materialises. Risk factors may emerge or be identified throughout the programme cycle. Yet it is early risk identification in the planning phase that is most rewarding for the success of the project, as there is still time to change design, organisation or management of the project. Try to be as concrete as possible, and use the above examples of types of risks if relevant.
2. Risk Analysis (#2a and #2b in matrix) Analyse the likelihood and impact of the risk. The purpose of the risk analysis is to assess the level of threat to the intervention. With likelihood we mean an estimation of how likely it is that the specific risk will occur. With impact we mean an estimation of the impact of the risk if the risk occurs. Discuss with your colleague and add to the matrix the level of the likelihood and the impact, ranging from low, to medium to high. Choose the level relevant for your project risk in relation to below table. Remember that there might be risks with high likelihood, which nevertheless have a very low impact – and the other way around
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3. Risk response After you have identified the risks relevant for your project and how big of a threat the risk is, you need to decide how you will respond to the risk (#3a in matrix). There are in general four different responses to a risk. The first option is to reduce the likelihood that a risk factor will occur or the impact if it occurs, by changing the framework or the implementation plan. The second option is to involve other donors or strategic or supporting partners in the project, thereby sharing the risk between more actors. The third response is to accept/ignore the risk (this should only be done if both likelihood and impact are low). If none of these options are possible, and if the risk level is unacceptably high and the possible consequences are significant, the last option is to reject the whole project or part of it. This measure should only be applied when the risk does not justify the benefits of providing support.
You can use the figure in your choice of risk response. Low probability/likelihood and low consequence/impact can allow the risk to be ignored (green). If one of the two factors (either likelihood or impact) is medium or high while the other factor is low, mitigation measures should be considered (orange), and if both factors are high, a rejection of the project should be considered if there is no other possibility (red).
As a part of the risk response you also need to decide on means of verification (#3b in matrix). This is to ensure that the development or materialisation of a risk (not the risk response) can be followed and verified. For example, if one of the organisation’s risks is low capacity to lobby national duty-bearers, the mean of verification could be meetings where the organisation is lobbying the duty-bearers (i.e. where we can see the effects of the risk mitigation). If the risk is an external conflict, the mean of verification could be media (to follow the development of the conflict), local authorities (who can inform about the general conflict situation), or affected communities (who can inform whether they continue to be affected by the conflict). If the risk is limited funding, the mean of verification can be the annual accounts, or monthly updates by the organisation’s fundraiser. 39
4. Continued risk analysis As it is often not possible to control risks, it is important that the risk assessment tool is revisited during the whole project life cycle to continue the risk analysis; both in terms of identifying new risks and monitoring already identified risks. During the implementation phase, risk development should be monitored and risk response measures adjusted accordingly. The risk management matrix should be updated several times during the project cycle; or at least halfway through the project, when major changes occur, and at the final stage. This is done by going through the same 3 steps as above and applying the new information in the sections of the matrix called “Midterm” and “Final stage”. Thus, the same matrix should be used for risk assessment throughout the whole project life cycle (remember to add the date for when the updates are being done). It is especially of great value to conduct a risk assessment after the project is finalised; this way you can look back and learn from the whole risk management process, and use this knowledge when involving in new projects.
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Annex 5
Summary and follow-up plan of REVIEW OF The International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs, IWGIA, MFA April 2016
Executive Summary IWGIA is an international human rights organisation, founded in 1968, and supported by Danida through core funding, and by various other donors through earmarked programmes and projects. IWGIA remains a rather unique organisation working for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights with strong partnership with Indigenous Peoples’ organisations, combining efforts at three levels, in selected countries at community level and with support to national efforts to implement the UN Declaration for Indigenous peoples’ Rights, and not least at international level where the organisation has been able to convene important gatherings and support Indigenous Peoples in participating in and influencing international fora related to human rights and to climate change. IWGIA has its office in Copenhagen staffed with a rather small group of competent and committed personnel, and with a Board to guide the organisation. The challenges ahead for IWGIA will be to adapt to the changing circumstances at international level, with new opportunities through the Sustainable Development Goals processes, but also in terms of the reduction in funding to its core activities, calling for enhanced strategic directions and priority setting as well as enhanced effectiveness. Fundraising remains a major issue, raised by Danida for some years. While recognising the good work of committed staff, not least through strong partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, the 2016 Review Team found some areas of concern related to the financial and organisational sustainability of the organisation. A fundraising strategy is urgently needed. With core funding becoming still less prevalent among donors, project funding as the norm is a likely scenario for IWGIA. Diversified funding is urgently needed to reduce financial risk. Good strategic guidance is crucial for an international organisation dealing with human rights increasingly under pressure. It is simply not possible to be engaged in all relevant processes, and reduction in funding also calls for priority setting, and for good internal governance. The 2016 Review Team found that there are opportunities to reconsider the present statutes of the Board and to re-assess whether the present Board has the competencies needed to guide the strategic processes ahead. In order to strengthen decision making competences and diversity between the members of the Board the 2016 Review Team recommends that IWGIA’s Board reconsiders the 2015 Statutes including the composition of the Board in light of the findings presented in this report; to include fundraising expertise and if possible leadership experience from international human rights based organisations.
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IWGIA’s plan for follow-up of MFA Review 2016 Summary of Decision/action to be Responsible Status recommendations taken 1. 1. a. Reconsider the 2015 At its meeting in May Board Awaiting Statutes including the 2016 the Board decided clarification of new composition of the Board to start a process to board and in light of the findings review its Statutes. Sub- membership presented by the RT to group established to structure strengthen decision making draft a consultation paper Statutes to be competences and diversity to be discussed by the reviewed following between the members of Board and shared with completion of 1b, the Board; to include members and partners. 1c and 1d below. fundraising expertise and if Revised Statutes possible leadership expected to be experience from adopted in May international human rights 2017. based organisations. 1. b. Reconsider to change A its meeting in May Board Ongoing the statutes of IWGIA to 2016, the Board decided include institutional to explore different representatives in the models for the possible Board. It is suggested to inclusion of institutional include/invite representatives in the representatives from Board. institutions such as the The subgroup established Danish or other by the Board will look Scandinavian Institutes for into the compositon of Human Rights, and a the Board and will research institution with provide expertise on indigenous recommendations on this peoples like Tromsoe issue for the University. To support consideration of the IWGIA’s work with whole Board in October climate change it could be 2016. According to the considered to include decision/s taken by the another (Danish or Board, changes in the international) rights-based Statutes will be made NGO working with accordingly. indigenous peoples and climate change; and consider opportunities of including a representative of the Greenland Self- government.
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Summary of Decision/action to be Responsible Status recommendations taken 1. c. Reconsider the Staff representation will Board Ongoing advantages and be given due disadvantages of having a consideration in the Board member elected by, future composition of the but not representing the Board and changes in the staff. Consider replacing Statutes will be made either with the Trade accordingly. Union Representative Until the new statutes are being an observer or just changed and approved, invited for special agendas. the Secretariat will continue to be represented in the Board. 1. d. On longer term, The Board's subgroup Board Ongoing consider the character of will look into the membership, whether it character of IWGIA's would be more convenient membership and provide to institutionalise a broader recommendations about advisory organ (including this in the "consultation representatives, supporters, paper". network, voluntaries, Recommendations partners, etc.), meeting provided will be once or twice a year for considered by the Board strategic discussions and in October 2016. decisions. It could replace the members’ bi-annual meeting and ensure focus, not only on thematic, but also on issues related to IWGIA’s strategy. 1. e. While this present A possible new structure Director & Awaiting review will not recommend of the secretariat will be Board finalisation of new on the most adequate discussed and decided institutional structure of the secretariat upon in connection with strategy – since a new Director is implementation of The organisational about to be appointed - it IWGIA's institutional structure will be does recommend that areas strategy 2017-2019. revised in such as staff composition October- and new ways of working November 2016 and communicating be following the openly discussed, and that finalisation of such “new thinking“ be Danida frame supported by the Board. document for 2017-2019, new institutional strategy and strategies for fundraising and 43
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1. f. The most urgent task In November 2015, the Director Finalised: for the strategy group is to Board established the Concept Note to guide the new application Strategy Management MFA submitted for Danida funding. Both Group with the mandate May 2016 (revised the new strategy and the of guiding the process of 1 July 2016). 2016 application to developing a new Frame application MFA/Danida for funding institutional strategy submitted to MFA should be very clear on (2017-2019) and the 19 September priority setting, and set Danida application. 2016. clearly specified change The strategy group Theory of Change objectives in order to developed a work plan finalised in ensure realism in what for the preparation of the September 2016 IWGIA wants to concept note and following a undertake. A Theory of identified external workshop held in Change process may be support that was needed July 2016 with the able to guide such thinking to ensure the assistance of and IWGIA should development of IWGIA's Maureen O’Flynn consider inclusion of theory of change. from Intrac. persons with external and new perspectives in the Ongoing: strategy management New institutional group. strategy to be developed in October- November 2016.
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1. g. Enhance dialogue with IWGIA will maintain a Director Finalised donors. A closer dialogue with close dialogue with MFA IWGIA MFA and other donors on and other donors contributed to subject matters related to IPR regarding the inclusion of action plan for and the SDG process for indigenous peoples rights inclusion of example would enrich the in the follow up and Indigenous relationships and also serve the monitoring process of Peoples’ Rights in political purpose of supporting the SDGs and the Paris national the MFA and likeminded Agreement. implementation donors in putting IPR on the pland for the international agendas where With funds received SDGs at high-level possible. IWGIA’s staff could from the European political forum in also add value by introducing Commission, IWGIA is UN New York in new methodologies related to currently implementing a July 2016. climate change projects, and to project " The Indigenous IWGIA submitted the “leave no one behind” Navigator" which is an suggestions to the ambitions in the SDGs. innovative tool to Minister for enhance data collection Foreign Affairs, by indigenous peoples on Kristian Jensen, for the implementation of inclusion of their rights. Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in Denmark’s new development strategy – August 2016
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Embassies is foreseen as part of this engagement.
1. h. The financial monitoring All 13 Director and Ongoing visit from MFA’s Technical recommendations Head of To be finalised in Quality Support office (annex made by KVA are in the Finance and November- X) recommends among others process of being Administration December 2016 that IWGIA prioritises implemented. Many of fundraising as a regular work them have already been task; that priority be given to implemented and the rest handling outstanding accounts, is expected to be and that IWGIA focuses on implemented by the end larger and fewer projects. of 2016. Fundraising is already a regular work task for the secretariat staff. However, the new fundraising strategy to be prepared in the upcoming months will guide and systematize IWGIA future fundraising efforts. With regard to focus and the size of projects, IWGIA in the upcoming years will considerably reduce the number of projects supported and reduce the number of target countrie.
2. Initiate a process of IWGIA has initiated a Director Finalised sharpening the focus, process of developing its (Board Strategic and specifying the organisational institutional strategy for approval of geographical focus objectives and identifying the next three years the Strategy) areas defined in where the unique contribution (2017-2019). Danida frame of IWGIA lies based on an application analysis of how IWGIA sees September 2016. change happening. Make an exercise of identifying three core values that are distinct Ongoing: marks of IWGIAs purpose, New institutional
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values and way of working, strategy to be which make the organisation developed in unique and necessary. Use the October- specific objectives of IWGIA November 2016. as strategic guidelines for prioritisation of the communication and publications activities, including what target groups to reach and the best way to create impact.
3. Decide what kind of (popular) The Board has directed Board First stage finalised support IWGIA wants to the management that a members First stage of have, define how individuals communications strategy Chris Tooley IWGIA’s and potential institutions could is developed before the and Knud communication be linked up and involved, and end of the year. The Vilby will strategy approved then define a communication Board also stressed that monitor and by the Board 3 strategy accordingly, including the new Strategy must follow up October 2016. clear priorities of tasks for include issues such as Board, management and staff. social media, branding and marketing.
4. A comprehensive fundraising The Board has directed The Director First stage finalised strategy linked to the the management that a First stage of organisational goals should be fundraising strategy IWGIA’s formulated immediately setting setting clear fundraising fundraising strategy clear fundraising objectives objectives is developed approved by the and defining responsibility asap and prior to the Board 3 October areas for the management in submission of the frame 2016. particular, but also for staff in agreement application for general. A fundraising strategy Danida. The Board- process should include through the Director will systematisation of (successful) closely follow up on the fundraising processes and development of the data-collection; an update of fundraising strategy in the internal mapping amongst order to ensure that it is staff and partners utilising the finalized prior to the full range of external submission of IWGIA's information sources (e.g. frame agreement subscription to regional and application. international funding information) and a systematic donor database tailored to IWGIA’s strategic priorities.
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5. Responsibilities for fundraising The issue will be Board Ongoing as well as insight and network addressed in the into the world of finances upcoming fundraising should be encouraged as strategy responsibilities of Board member
6. In-house or external courses Staff has attended The Director Ongoing should be offered to all different internal and Staff attending relevant staff and Board external courses on relevant courses on members in order to ensure a issues such as CSR, a regular basis. (minimal) level of uniformity HRBA, EU funding, etc. of fundraising skills and shared The new Director will understanding of the identify other relevant approach. courses to be offered to all relevant staff and Board members. 7. In relation to the fundraising The issue will be The Director Finalised strategy work out a realistic addressed in the IWGIA’s budget budget, based on a careful upcoming fundraising for 2017 – 2019 investment analysis, including strategy and the first stage an estimate of the time span of IWGIA’s and return rate, and of the fundraising strategy specific cost to be covered by approved by the core funding or invested from Board 3 October the equity of IWGIA. This 2016. includes analysing and reorganising workloads in the secretariat to free up time for fundraising; support this by employing short-term fundraising expertise. 8. A future fundraising strategy The issue will be The Director First stage finalised should consider exploring addressed in the First stage of funding avenues related to upcoming fundraising IWGIA’s CSR activities, as well as EC strategy fundraising strategy funding mechanisms as some approved by the of several potential sources Board 3 October only and also look more 2016. towards thematic funding options.
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