The right of peoples to self-determination in the prevention of conflicts
Proposed sessions
a.. Introduction to the rights of people to self-determination (RPS)
b.. Convention 169 and the draft declaration IP
c.. RPS and democracy for the prevention and resolution of conflicts
d.. Autonomy, decentralisation and the management of natural resources
e.. Mechanisms for implementing RPS
f.. Role of civil society's organisations in implementing the RPS
g.. Synthesis, proposals and adoption of recommendations Related activities
a.. Develop a network through the Internet in order to promote conflict resolution concerning indigenous peoples' right to
self-determination.
b.. Produce a manual for indigenous peoples on how to negotiate in the international arena.
c.. Prepare a publication containing historical stories, thoughts and experiences of indigenous peoples'
d.. Workshop on education.
e.. Training sessions on international public law
f.. Workshop on international public law
g.. Working group on human rights and humanitarian law
h.. Working group on peace and disarmament.
Coordinators
Mr Nicolas Guerrero (Mandat International). E-mail
Mr Joshua Cooper (Hawaii Institute for Human Rights) E-mail