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Minorities and Indigenous Women

Indigenous women and other minorities suffer from a lack of political representation, economic marginalization and poverty, lack of access to social services and discrimination. This section highlights news, resources and stories on minorities and indigenous women's struggle for political inclusion.

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February 23, 2016
Melanie Mark is the first indigenous woman to be elected to British Columbia’s legislature

Melanie Mark grew up in one of Cana

People's Democracy Party (HDP) co-chair Figen Yuksekdag speaks at a meeting on Feb. 11, 2015.  (photo by Facebook/@Figen Yüksekdağ)
March 24, 2015
Kurdish women’s movement reshapes Turkish politics

The People’s Democracy Party (HDP) has co-chairs for all representative levels. A female and male official share the responsibility.

Outcome Document for the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

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September 24, 2014

Outcome Document for the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

The first ever indigenous peoples world conference concludes with a focus on climate.The Outcome Document also focuses on the rights of in

The first ever indigenous peoples world conference concludes with a focus on climate.The Outcome Document also focuses on the rights of in

Handbook for Parliamentarians: Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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September 23, 2014

Handbook for Parliamentarians: Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

There are approximately 370 million indigenous peoples in some 90 countries throughout all regions of the world. While they constitute 5 per cent

There are approximately 370 million indigenous peoples in some 90 countries throughout all regions of the world. While they constitute 5 per cent

September 21, 2014
World Conference on Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Youth 2014

The United Nations General Assembly is one of the main deliberative organ policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations, is integrated by 193 Member States. The General Assembly meets in regular session each year from September to December.

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