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T’nalak weavers near Lake Sebu, Philippines

Indigenous and tribal peoples

T’nalak weavers near Lake Sebu, Philippines © ILO

Introduction

The ILO has been engaged with indigenous and tribal peoples’ issues since the 1920s. It is responsible for the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) , the only international treaty open for ratification that deals exclusively with the rights of these peoples. The ILO’s Decent Work Agenda , with gender equality and non-discrimination  as a cross-cutting concern, serves as a framework for indigenous and tribal peoples’ empowerment. Access to decent work enables indigenous women and men to harness their potential as change agents in poverty reduction, sustainable development and climate change action.

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Indigenous and tribal peoples need urgent action to tackle poverty and inequality

News and articles

Unlocking potential: Gender-Responsive Budgeting in TVET and skills development - Investing in women's economic empowerment
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Unlocking potential: Gender-Responsive Budgeting in TVET and skills development - Investing in women's economic empowerment

Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes for women & girls: A Plea for Action
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Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes for women & girls: A Plea for Action

Who are the indigenous and tribal peoples?
Masai immigrants in Tanzania

Who are the indigenous and tribal peoples?

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Traditional Occupations of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Labour Statistics
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Traditional Occupations of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Labour Statistics

Exploring and Tackling Barriers to Indigenous Women’s Participation and Organization
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Exploring and Tackling Barriers to Indigenous Women’s Participation and Organization

Implementing the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention No. 169: Towards an inclusive, sustainable and just future
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Implementing the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention No. 169: Towards an inclusive, sustainable and just future

Publications

Issue paper on child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children

Issue paper

Issue paper on child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children

Issue paper on child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children - Executive summary

Issue paper on child labour and education exclusion among indigenous children - Executive summary

Traditional Occupations of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Labour Statistics

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Traditional Occupations of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Labour Statistics

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Indigenous Peoples: Agents of Change