Rights & Democracy

This publication consists of an information kit to assist Indigenous women in accessing their rights under international law. The kit is in the form of information sheets which focus on specific topics and are designed to be utilized as a resource for discussion and advocacy planning. Topics reviewed include the general situation of Indigenous women in the Americas and the use of international legal instruments to protect their rights. There is also information provided on the issues of intellectual property and the militarization of Indigenous lands.

This bibliography is an update to the one produced by ICHRDD in May 1997 by Stephanie Grenier. It provides sources on the topic of women and conflict situations. It includes general documents as well as texts on topics such as women as participants, women as victims and women in the peace processes. The bibliography also includes some references to women as refugees.

This bibliography provides sources on the topic of women and conflict situations. It includes general documents as well as texts on topics such as women as participants, women as victims and women in the peace processes. The bibliography also includes some references to women as refugees. The bibliography covers the period from 1990 to 1997 and includes monographs, reports, articles and conference reports published by NGOs or international organizations in English, French and Spanish.