Indigenous Women of the Americas

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Indigenous Women of the Americas
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Information from Non-Governmental Organizations
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2004
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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.