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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The term indigenous generally designates people who were the "original" inhabitants of a given territory, i.e. people who were already there before the currently dominant ethnic group arrived or established state borders. This is easier to establish in countries with a history of colonization and massive population movements, such as in the Americas and Australia. It also refers to people who have been living independently or largely isolated from the influence of the claimed governance by a nation-state, such as rain forests. An additional criterion is that such people have maintained at least in part their distinct linguistic, cultural and social/organizational characteristics, and are differentiated in some degree from the surrounding populations and dominant culture of the nation-state. Another essential factor is that they self-identify as indigenous, and/or are recognized as such by other groups. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. According to the 2001 Census, indigenous peoples (known as indigenous nationalities – Adivasi Janajati), comprise 36.31% of the total population of Nepal (then 22.7 million, now estimated at around 28 million). They are in the majority in 27 of the 75 districts. Nepal has identified and recognized 59 nationalities of Nepal through the enactment of the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2002. According to the Act, "indigenous refers to those ethnic groups or communities who have their own mother tongue and traditional customs, different cultural identity, different social structure and written or oral history". Four of them (Magar, Tharu, Tamang, Newar) have population sizes of between 1 million and 3, 6 million, five have between 100,000 to 1,000,000. Several have fewer than 1000 members. #IndigenousGroups #AdivasiJanajati #RightsOfIndigenousGroups
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Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNICITY, PLURALISM, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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UNDP, (2009)
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08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The term indigenous generally designates people who were the "original" inhabitants of a given territory, i.e. people who were already there before the currently dominant ethnic group arrived or established state borders. This is easier to establish in countries with a history of colonization and massive population movements, such as in the Americas and Australia. It also refers to people who have been living independently or largely isolated from the influence of the claimed governance by a nation-state, such as rain forests. An additional criterion is that such people have maintained at least in part their distinct linguistic, cultural and social/organizational characteristics, and are differentiated in some degree from the surrounding populations and dominant culture of the nation-state. Another essential factor is that they self-identify as indigenous, and/or are recognized as such by other groups. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. According to the 2001 Census, indigenous peoples (known as indigenous nationalities – Adivasi Janajati), comprise 36.31% of the total population of Nepal (then 22.7 million, now estimated at around 28 million). They are in the majority in 27 of the 75 districts. Nepal has identified and recognized 59 nationalities of Nepal through the enactment of the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2002. According to the Act, "indigenous refers to those ethnic groups or communities who have their own mother tongue and traditional customs, different cultural identity, different social structure and written or oral history". Four of them (Magar, Tharu,Tamang, Newar) have population sizes of between 1 million and 3, 6 million, five have between 100,000 to 1,000,000. Several have fewer than 1000 members.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNICITY, PLURALISM,COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION,COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
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08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The term indigenous generally designates people who were the "original" inhabitants of a given territory, i.e. people who were already there before the currently dominant ethnic group arrived or established state borders. This is easier to establish in countries with a history of colonization and massive population movements, such as in the Americas and Australia. It also refers to people who have been living independently or largely isolated from the influence of the claimed governance by a nation-state, such as rain forests. An additional criterion is that such people have maintained at least in part their distinct linguistic, cultural and social/organizational characteristics, and are differentiated in some degree from the surrounding populations and dominant culture of the nation-state. Another essential factor is that they self-identify as indigenous, and/or are recognized as such by other groups. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. According to the 2001 Census, indigenous peoples (known as indigenous nationalities – Adivasi Janajati), comprise 36.31% of the total population of Nepal (then 22.7 million, now estimated at around 28 million). They are in the majority in 27 of the 75 districts. Nepal has identified and recognized 59 nationalities of Nepal through the enactment of the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2002. According to the Act, "indigenous refers to those ethnic groups or communities who have their own mother tongue and traditional customs, different cultural identity, different social structure and written or oral history". Four of them (Magar, Tharu,Tamang, Newar) have population sizes of between 1 million and 3, 6 million, five have between 100,000 to 1,000,000. Several have fewer than 1000 members.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNICITY, PLURALISM,COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION,COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The term indigenous generally designates people who were the "original" inhabitants of a given territory, i.e. people who were already there before the currently dominant ethnic group arrived or established state borders. This is easier to establish in countries with a history of colonization and massive population movements, such as in the Americas and Australia. It also refers to people who have been living independently or largely isolated from the influence of the claimed governance by a nation-state, such as rain forests. An additional criterion is that such people have maintained at least in part their distinct linguistic, cultural and social/organizational characteristics, and are differentiated in some degree from the surrounding populations and dominant culture of the nation-state. Another essential factor is that they self-identify as indigenous, and/or are recognized as such by other groups. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. According to the 2001 Census, indigenous peoples (known as indigenous nationalities – Adivasi Janajati), comprise 36.31% of the total population of Nepal (then 22.7 million, now estimated at around 28 million). They are in the majority in 27 of the 75 districts. Nepal has identified and recognized 59 nationalities of Nepal through the enactment of the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2002. According to the Act, "indigenous refers to those ethnic groups or communities who have their own mother tongue and traditional customs, different cultural identity, different social structure and written or oral history". Four of them (Magar, Tharu,Tamang, Newar) have population sizes of between 1 million and 3, 6 million, five have between 100,000 to 1,000,000. Several have fewer than 1000 members.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNICITY, PLURALISM,COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION,COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The term indigenous generally designates people who were the "original" inhabitants of a given territory, i.e. people who were already there before the currently dominant ethnic group arrived or established state borders. This is easier to establish in countries with a history of colonization and massive population movements, such as in the Americas and Australia. It also refers to people who have been living independently or largely isolated from the influence of the claimed governance by a nation-state, such as rain forests. An additional criterion is that such people have maintained at least in part their distinct linguistic, cultural and social/organizational characteristics, and are differentiated in some degree from the surrounding populations and dominant culture of the nation-state. Another essential factor is that they self-identify as indigenous, and/or are recognized as such by other groups. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. According to the 2001 Census, indigenous peoples (known as indigenous nationalities – Adivasi Janajati), comprise 36.31% of the total population of Nepal (then 22.7 million, now estimated at around 28 million). They are in the majority in 27 of the 75 districts. Nepal has identified and recognized 59 nationalities of Nepal through the enactment of the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2002. According to the Act, "indigenous refers to those ethnic groups or communities who have their own mother tongue and traditional customs, different cultural identity, different social structure and written or oral history". Four of them (Magar, Tharu,Tamang, Newar) have population sizes of between 1 million and 3, 6 million, five have between 100,000 to 1,000,000. Several have fewer than 1000 members.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNICITY, PLURALISM,COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION,COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The term indigenous generally designates people who were the "original" inhabitants of a given territory, i.e. people who were already there before the currently dominant ethnic group arrived or established state borders. This is easier to establish in countries with a history of colonization and massive population movements, such as in the Americas and Australia. It also refers to people who have been living independently or largely isolated from the influence of the claimed governance by a nation-state, such as rain forests. An additional criterion is that such people have maintained at least in part their distinct linguistic, cultural and social/organizational characteristics, and are differentiated in some degree from the surrounding populations and dominant culture of the nation-state. Another essential factor is that they self-identify as indigenous, and/or are recognized as such by other groups. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. According to the 2001 Census, indigenous peoples (known as indigenous nationalities – Adivasi Janajati), comprise 36.31% of the total population of Nepal (then 22.7 million, now estimated at around 28 million). They are in the majority in 27 of the 75 districts. Nepal has identified and recognized 59 nationalities of Nepal through the enactment of the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2002. According to the Act, "indigenous refers to those ethnic groups or communities who have their own mother tongue and traditional customs, different cultural identity, different social structure and written or oral history". Four of them (Magar, Tharu,Tamang, Newar) have population sizes of between 1 million and 3, 6 million, five have between 100,000 to 1,000,000. Several have fewer than 1000 members.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNICITY, PLURALISM,COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION,COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The rights of indigenous peoples have come to the forefront in Nepal recently and are hotly debated, in particular in the context of drafting the new Constitution. It has become an increasingly politicized issue. There is considerable ethnic diversity within the population of Nepal, with more than a third of the population belonging to indigenous peoples. There is a history of exclusion and marginalization, and the socio-economic differences among various national groups are stark. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. The debate about indigenous peoples' rights also includes a general call for more participation, self-government and empowerment in many segments of society, indigenous or not. The debate is how the new Constitution should best guarantee the widest possible degree of autonomy for Nepal's indigenous communities, and what mechanisms can best ensure effective implementation, while preserving a balance with interests of the whole population at large, with general standards of human rights and democracy, and with the goals of establishing an integrated, governable and prosperous Nepal. Many countries in the world are faced with the challenge to accommodate the legitimate needs and aspirations of indigenous peoples. The marginalization of indigenous peoples spans over decades or even centuries. Recent years have seen more awareness worldwide of their plight. While past injustices can most often not be undone the challenge is to find ways of compensating for them. Nepal has embarked on a constitutional debate on this subject. It needs to be aware of the limitations any constitutional model or provision entails, and that the constitution can only be one element leading to an eventual solution', but cannot be the solution itself.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNIC GROUPS, PLURALISM
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The rights of indigenous peoples have come to the forefront in Nepal recently and are hotly debated, in particular in the context of drafting the new Constitution. It has become an increasingly politicized issue. There is considerable ethnic diversity within the population of Nepal, with more than a third of the population belonging to indigenous peoples. There is a history of exclusion and marginalization, and the socio-economic differences among various national groups are stark. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. The debate about indigenous peoples' rights also includes a general call for more participation, self-government and empowerment in many segments of society, indigenous or not. The debate is how the new Constitution should best guarantee the widest possible degree of autonomy for Nepal's indigenous communities, and what mechanisms can best ensure effective implementation, while preserving a balance with interests of the whole population at large, with general standards of human rights and democracy, and with the goals of establishing an integrated, governable and prosperous Nepal. Many countries in the world are faced with the challenge to accommodate the legitimate needs and aspirations of indigenous peoples. The marginalization of indigenous peoples spans over decades or even centuries. Recent years have seen more awareness worldwide of their plight. While past injustices can most often not be undone the challenge is to find ways of compensating for them. Nepal has embarked on a constitutional debate on this subject. It needs to be aware of the limitations any constitutional model or provision entails, and that the constitution can only be one element leading to an eventual 'solution', but cannot be the solution itself.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNIC GROUPS, PLURALISM
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series No. 6 Centre
Abstract:
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNIC GROUPS, PLURALISM
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series NO. 6 Centre
Abstract:
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNIC GROUPS, PLURALISM
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series NO. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The rights of indigenous peoples have come to the forefront in Nepal recently and are hotly debated, in particular in the context of drafting the new Constitution. It has become an increasingly politicized issue. There is considerable ethnic diversity within the population of Nepal, with more than a third of the population belonging to indigenous peoples. There is a history of exclusion and marginalization, and the socio-economic differences among various national groups are stark. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. The debate about indigenous peoples' rights also includes a general call for more participation, self-government and empowerment in many segments of society, indigenous or not. The debate is how the new Constitution should best guarantee the widest possible degree of autonomy for Nepal's indigenous communities, and what mechanisms can best ensure effective implementation, while preserving a balance with interests of the whole population at large, with general standards of human rights and democracy, and with the goals of establishing an integrated, governable and prosperous Nepal. Many countries in the world are faced with the challenge to accommodate the legitimate needs and aspirations of indigenous peoples. The marginalization of indigenous peoples spans over decades or even centuries. Recent years have seen more awareness worldwide of their plight. While past injustices can most often not be undone the challenge is to find ways of compensating for them Nepal has embarked on a constitutional debate on this subject. It needs to be aware of the limitations any constitutional model or provision entails, and that the constitution can only be one element leading to an eventual 'solution', but cannot be the solution itself. This series of papers is intended to provide a basic background for Constituent Assembly members and the interested public on issues related to the constitution building process. They are not position papers, proposals or intend to preempt any constitutional outcome in any other way. They are the result of a cooperative effort of Nepali and international constitutional experts, coordinated by UNDP’s Support to Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal project. These papers are living documents, and feedback and comments are strongly encouraged. The more they will lead to informed, engaged and constructive discussion and exchanges, the more will their objective be attained. As comments are received further versions of this document or additional issues may be prepared. In translating them into some of Nepal’s major national languages, all effort has been made to achieve a high level of quality standards and the correct terminology, which will be understood by a majority of the speakers of those languages. However, future debates within the various linguistic communities on the proper and correct use of terms can be expected. CCD did not want to preempt that discussion in any way, but rather sought to maximize the reach and inclusiveness of this effort by including those languages.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, ETHNIC GROUPS, PLURALISM
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Nepal Participatory Constitution Building Booklet Series NO. 6 Centre
Abstract:
The rights of indigenous peoples have come to the forefront in Nepal recently and are hotly debated, in particular in the context of drafting the new Constitution. It has become an increasingly politicized issue. There is considerable ethnic diversity within the population of Nepal, with more than a third of the population belonging to indigenous peoples. There is a history of exclusion and marginalization, and the socio-economic differences among various national groups are stark. Nepal is one of the 20 countries (and the only one in Asia) to have ratified the primary international legal instrument on this subject, the Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of the International Labour Organization (ILO, no. 169) in September 2007. It also has a law related to indigenous nationalities since 2002. These instruments afford a number of significant rights to indigenous groups and individuals. This includes the right to exercise control over their own institutions, ways of life and economic development and to develop and maintain their identities. The non-binding UN General Assembly Declaration on Indigenous Peoples of 2007 is even more far-reaching. These documents have become the key reference and advocacy documents for the advancement of indigenous peoples' rights. The debate about indigenous peoples' rights also includes a general call for more participation, self-government and empowerment in many segments of society, indigenous or not. The debate is how the new Constitution should best guarantee the widest possible degree of autonomy for Nepal's indigenous communities, and what mechanisms can best ensure effective implementation, while preserving a balance with interests of the whole population at large, with general standards of human rights and democracy, and with the goals of establishing an integrated, governable and prosperous Nepal. Many countries in the world are faced with the challenge to accommodate the legitimate needs and aspirations of indigenous peoples. The marginalization of indigenous peoples spans over decades or even centuries. Recent years have seen more awareness worldwide of their plight. While past injustices can most often not be undone the challenge is to find ways of compensating for them Nepal has embarked on a constitutional debate on this subject. It needs to be aware of the limitations any constitutional model or provision entails, and that the constitution can only be one element leading to an eventual 'solution', but cannot be the solution itself. This series of papers is intended to provide a basic background for Constituent Assembly members and the interested public on issues related to the constitution building process. They are not position papers, proposals or intend to preempt any constitutional outcome in any other way. They are the result of a cooperative effort of Nepali and international constitutional experts, coordinated by UNDP’s Support to Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal project. These papers are living documents, and feedback and comments are strongly encouraged. The more they will lead to informed, engaged and constructive discussion and exchanges, the more will their objective be attained. As comments are received further versions of this document or additional issues may be prepared. In translating them into some of Nepal’s major national languages, all effort has been made to achieve a high level of quality standards and the correct terminology, which will be understood by a majority of the speakers of those languages. However, future debates within the various linguistic communities on the proper and correct use of terms can be expected. CCD did not want to preempt that discussion in any way, but rather sought to maximize the reach and inclusiveness of this effort by including those languages.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS, INTRODUCTION, BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS, NEPALS INDIGENOUS NATIONALITIES, INTERNATIONAL STANDEREDS, LEGAL AND POLICY INSTRUMENTS, ABORIGINAL POPULATIONS, INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS, BERBERS, DISCRIMINATION , INDIGENOUS ORGANIZATIONS, LAND RIGHTS, TREATIES BETWEEN STATES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
08.03.01 - Special Groups
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